Mechanical Project Manager

Project Talent Partners; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary package

Project milestone incentives

Annual company bonus

Per diem

Travel fund

Six-by-ten site rotation with home 3‑d

Job summary

Project Talent Partners seeks an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead field execution and trade coordination for a hyperscale data center program in Alexandria, LA. The role emphasizes BMS/controls installation, point-to-point checkout, and multi-discipline integration across central plant systems.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years delivering data centers, strong BIM/VDC capabilities, and hands-on commissioning experience. Travel on a 6x10 site schedule will be required.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of mechanical project management experience delivering large-scale data centers or similar facilities.
• Working knowledge of BMS/controls architectures and integration with AHU/CRAC and chiller plants.
• Experience managing BIM/VDC coordination and critical-path scheduling for fast-track scopes.
• Hands-on commissioning exposure across Level 4/5 testing in data-center environments.
• Willingness to travel and operate on a 6x10 site schedule in Alexandria, LA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical trade coordination and installation from design through field execution.
• Direct point-to-point checkout, SOO verification, and network tie-ins for central plant automation.
• Lead commissioning interfaces with third-party CxA and site superintendents across startup to IP testing.
• Drive RFIs, submittals, scope packaging, change orders, and milestone-based billings.
• Act as primary mechanical and controls liaison with owner and design teams on site.

Skills

Mechanical project management

BMS/controls knowledge

BIM/Navisworks coordination

Commissioning experience

Travel readiness

Tools

Navisworks

AutoCAD

DCS/Controls platforms

Job description

A premier ENR Top 100 General Contractor with an 50+ year operating legacy is delivering a multi-billion-dollar hyperscale data center program in Alexandria, Louisiana. We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead trade coordination and field execution, with a dedicated focus on Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS) installation and controls integration.

Operating on 18-month rolling build cycles with follow-on data hall expansions secured on the same campus, this position offers multi-year program stability, top-tier compensation, and substantial milestone incentives without typical subcontractor churn.

Total Compensation & Travel Package

The compensation model is structured to heavily reward execution, milestone delivery, and field leadership:

• Base Salary: $120,000 – $170,000 (commensurate with scale of mission-critical experience)
• Project Incentive: 20% monthly project milestone incentive
• Company Bonus: 20% annual company performance bonus
• Per Diem: $180/day ($65,700 annually, tax-advantaged)
• Travel Suite: $15,000 annual flight fund + car allowance + travel incentive
• Project Completion Bonus: $50,000+ at project turnover milestones
• Work Schedule & Rotation: 6x10 site schedule with two paid trips home per month. The rotation allows you to depart site Friday midday and return Monday midday, providing a dedicated 3-day weekend at home every other week.

Key Responsibilities

• Trade Coordination & Installation: Oversee the commercial and technical execution of mechanical trade contractors, controls integrators, and wet/dry piping scopes from 3D BIM/Navisworks clash detection through site install.
• BMS & Controls Focus: Direct point-to-point checkout, Sequence of Operations (SOO) verification, and network tie-ins across central utility plant automation, EPMS, and critical data hall cooling infrastructure.
• Commissioning Leadership: Interface directly with third-party Commissioning Agents (CxA) and site superintendents through Level 3 (startup), Level 4 (Functional Performance Testing), and Level 5 (Integrated System Testing / Black Building).
• Commercial Project Controls: Drive mechanical RFIs, submittals, scope packaging, buyout coordination, change-order management, schedule milestones, and billings.
• Hyperscale Liaison: Serve as the primary mechanical and controls point of contact for the hyperscale owner and design engineering teams on site.

Qualifications

• Mission-Critical Experience: 3–5+ years of mechanical project management experience delivering large-scale data centers, semiconductor fabs, cleanrooms, or high-density central utility plants.
• Controls & System Acumen: Working knowledge of DDC/BMS architectures (Automated Logic, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Johnson Controls, etc.) and their integration with CRAH/CRAC units, chiller plants, and fan wall topologies.
• VDC / Technical Coordination: Demonstrated experience managing BIM/VDC coordination, Navisworks clash detection, and critical-path scheduling for fast-track mechanical scopes.
• Commissioning Background: Direct familiarity with the 5-stage data center commissioning lifecycle and hands‑on participation in Level 4/5 functional testing.
• Mobility: Available for a 6x10 site schedule in Alexandria, LA with rotational travel.

Fast-Track Hiring Process

• Initial Screen: 20-minute introductory conversation
• Technical Interview: Video interview with the Project Director & Operations Lead
• Offer Stage