Mechanical Lead

DataX Connect; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

DataX Connect in Lubbock, Texas is seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead for a long-term data center project. This on-site role focuses on overseeing the mechanical construction scope, coordinating with the General Contractor, subcontractors, and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on field leadership, strong project coordination and contractor management skills, and the ability to resolve constructability issues while protecting schedule, safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Strong field experience on data center or mission-critical projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Proven contractor management and scheduling coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical construction scope across the project.
• Oversee mechanical contractors and subcontractors on site.
• Monitor installation progress and quality against requirements.
• Coordinate mechanical work with electrical, CSA, and controls teams.
• Review schedules and contractor progress against milestones.
• Identify delays and support mitigation planning.
• Support testing, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.
• Report progress, risks, and contractor performance to leadership.

Skills

Mechanical construction

Project coordination

Contractor management

Field supervision

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management degree

Job description

Sector: Data Centers / Mission Critical Construction

The Opportunity

We are currently supporting the delivery of a major Data Center development in Lubbock, Texas and are looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Lead on a long-term contract basis. This is a site-focused position responsible for overseeing the mechanical construction scope,working closely with the General Contractor, subcontractors, engineering teams and wider project leadership.The successful candidate will have a strong construction background and be comfortable operating in a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground capacity while also managing project coordination, scheduling and contractor performance.Experience delivering large-scale Data Center, Mission Critical, Industrial, Power or similarly complex construction projects would be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical construction scope across the project.
• Provide day-to-day oversight of mechanical contractors and subcontractors.
• Maintain a strong field presence and monitor construction activities on site.
• Monitor installation progress, quality and compliance against project requirements.
• Coordinate mechanical activities with Electrical, CSA, Controls and other project disciplines.
• Manage interfaces between mechanical packages and the wider construction programme
• Review construction schedules and monitor contractor progress against key milestones.
• Identify potential delays, constraints and construction risks and support mitigation planning.
• Participate in site walks, coordination meetings and contractor progress meetings.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs and relevant construction documentation.
• Identify constructability issues and work with engineering and construction teams to resolve them.
• Oversee the installation and coordination of major mechanical systems.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance.
• Work closely with the General Contractor and wider project team to ensure works remain aligned with programme requirements.
• Support testing, commissioning, turnover and project closeout activities.
• Provide clear reporting to project leadership regarding progress, risks, scheduling and contractor performance.

Experience Required

• Strong mechanical construction background within Data Centers, Mission Critical, Industrial, Power, Renewable Energy or similarly complex projects.
• Previous experience overseeing mechanical contractors and subcontractors on major construction projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical construction and associated building systems.
• Experience with contractor management and construction project coordination.
• Good understanding of construction scheduling and project controls.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Comfortable working directly in the field and engaging with contractors, trades and site supervision.
• Ability to identify construction issues and drive them through to resolution.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Data Center construction experience is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline is preferred; however, candidates with significant relevant construction experience will also be considered.