Mechanical Lead (m/f/d) Data Center Construction

PORR Deutschland GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Happiness

Career development

Extras

Health coverage

Team events

Job security

Personal development

Job summary

PORR Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Mechanical Lead to manage site delivery on a large data center construction project. You will oversee mechanical installation, plant coordination, QA/QC, and commissioning readiness on site.

The role requires coordinating with electrical, BMS, and fire protection teams, and ensuring safety with lifting and permit controls. English fluency is essential, German or Polish is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or comparable qualification.
• Minimum 8 years' mechanical construction experience on large projects.
• Experience in data center, mission-critical, industrial, energy, or high-tech projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical works on site, including cooling systems, chilled water, pipework, ventilation and plant rooms.
• Coordinate mechanical subcontractors and verify compliance with drawings, specs and method statements.
• Review drawings, technical submissions, procurement status and installation details.
• Coordinate plant access, lifting routes, installation sequence and testing areas.
• Coordinate interfaces with electrical, BMS, controls, fire protection and commissioning teams.
• Track long-lead equipment, testing readiness, flushing, pressure testing, balancing and pre-commissioning.
• Coordinate inspections with QA/QC and complete test records and handover documents.
• Ensure safe control of mechanical works, including lifting and permit requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project leadership

Subcontractor management

Quality control

Testing & commissioning

BMS interfaces

English fluency

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Your Tasks

• PORR is expanding its data center activities and is seeking a Mechanical Lead to manage mechanical site delivery on a large data center construction project.
• The role covers mechanical installation, plant coordination, subcontractor management, technical interfaces, quality control, testing support, and commissioning readiness.
• Leadership of mechanical works on site, including cooling systems, chilled water, pipework, ventilation, CRAH/CRAC units, plant rooms, pumps, valves, supports, insulation, and fire protection interfaces
• Coordination of mechanical subcontractors and verification of compliance with current drawings, specifications, and approved method statements
• Review of mechanical drawings, technical submissions, procurement status, and installation details
• Coordination of plant access, lifting routes, installation sequence, maintenance zones, and testing areas
• Coordination of mechanical interfaces with electrical, CSA, BMS, controls, fire protection, and commissioning teams
• Tracking of long-lead equipment, testing readiness, flushing, pressure testing, balancing, and pre-commissioning status
• Coordination of inspections with QA/QC and completion of test records and handover documents
• Safe control of mechanical works, including lifting, pressure testing, hot works, and permit requirements

Your Profile

• Degree in mechanical engineering or comparable mechanical qualification
• Minimum 8 years' mechanical construction experience on large projects
• Experience in data center, mission-critical, industrial, energy, or high-tech projects preferred
• Strong knowledge of cooling systems, chilled water, ventilation, plant installation, pipework, valves, supports, testing, and commissioning interfaces
• Good understanding of maintainability, access, water quality, leak prevention, and BMS/controls interfaces
• Experience managing mechanical subcontractors and vendor packages
• Relevant mechanical qualifications or construction licences desirable
• Fluency in English; German or Polish language skills advantageous

Your Benefits

• Happiness – Membership in a highly motivated, collaborative team working together on challenging tasks and exciting projects
• Career – Individual training and development opportunities to support long-term professional goals
• Extras – A wide range of additional benefits and discounts enhancing both everyday work and leisure time
• Health – Regular health initiatives and comprehensive insurance coverage through PORR CARE+
• Team Spirit – Strong team cohesion through company events, networking activities, and sports events
• Job Security & Stability – A secure and stable position within a financially strong and well-established construction group
• Personal Development – Support for individual life phases, including sabbaticals and caregiving arrangements