Mechanical Lead

TRS Staffing Solutions; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Phone allowance

Mobilization assistance

Direct hire potential

Future conversion opportunity

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Lead to oversee the mechanical scope of large-scale data center construction projects in Lubbock, TX. This role acts as the owner's representative for mechanical systems, providing technical leadership through design, construction, commissioning, and turnover.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mechanical engineering or construction management, with experience in HVAC, chilled water, piping, and coordination with consultants, EPCs, and contractors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Experience with data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large-scale construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical scope from design through project completion.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants, contractors, and commissioning teams.
• Review designs for constructability, code compliance, reliability, and quality.
• Oversee installation of chilled water, HVAC, CRAH/CRAC units, and piping systems.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and field challenges.
• Monitor safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance.
• Participate in inspections, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with electrical, structural, and commissioning teams.
• Support planning, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, and forecasting.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Lead - Data Center Construction

Location: Lubbock, TX

Job Type: Contract or Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Mechanical Lead to oversee the mechanical scope of large-scale data center construction projects. This individual will serve as the owner's representative for mechanical systems and provide technical leadership throughout design, construction, commissioning, and project turnover.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, industrial construction, power generation, manufacturing, EPC projects, or other large-scale construction environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical scope from design through project completion.


• Coordinate with engineering consultants, contractors, commissioning teams, and project stakeholders.


• Review designs for constructability, code compliance, reliability, and quality standards.


• Oversee installation and execution of:


• Chilled water systems


• HVAC systems


• CRAH/CRAC units


• Mechanical piping and pumping systems


• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and field challenges.


• Monitor contractor performance related to safety, quality, cost, and schedule.


• Participate in site inspections, audits, commissioning, and turnover activities.


• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with electrical, structural, and commissioning teams.


• Support planning, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, and forecasting efforts.


• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline preferred.


• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, construction management, project engineering, or a related field.


• Strong knowledge of:


• HVAC systems


• Thermal management


• Hydronic systems


• Mechanical piping


• Cooling infrastructure


• Experience supporting large-scale industrial, manufacturing, energy, mission-critical, commercial, or data center projects.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Experience working with engineering firms, EPCs, and construction contractors.


• 40-hour work week with overtime potential as project demands increase


• Per diem and phone allowance


• Mobilization and demobilization assistance provided


• Potential for future conversion to a permanent role

Direct Hire Opportunity

• Flexibility for highly qualified candidates


• Potential hybrid schedule based on location and business needs


• Direct hire employees are not eligible for per diem

Preferred Backgrounds

Candidates from the following industries are encouraged to apply:

• Data Centers


• Mission-Critical Facilities


• Power Generation


• Manufacturing


• EPC Projects


• Large Commercial Construction

Data center experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with strong mechanical construction and heavy industrial project experience will be highly considered.