Mechanical Project Manager - Data Center

Shambaugh-; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son in Indiana is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to pre-plan and manage Mission Critical / Data Center construction projects, with healthcare and hospital work as needed. Coordinate design and field teams to ensure scope, schedule, and budget compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems, and experience with MS Project, change orders, and subcontractor management.

Qualifications

• Five years of Project Management or Project Engineering experience preferred.
• Experience managing $1–5 million projects.
• Knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Experience monitoring labor performance and tracking progress.
• Ability to read plans for ordering material and estimating change orders.
• Ability to order, track and expedite timely delivery of MEP items.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer orientation and teamwork.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including extended hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date change order, subcontractor, RFI, and contingency logs.
• Review mechanical drawings and specs for inconsistencies and clarity.
• Prepare, review, approve, and submit submittals for materials and equipment.
• Manage subcontractors to ensure on-time installation per plan.
• Attend project coordination meetings to keep work on schedule.
• Walk sites with stakeholders to verify compliance and remediation as needed.
• Track equipment deliveries and support installations and startup.
• Participate in job tracking and earned value management reporting.
• Submit accurate estimates and change orders in a timely manner.
• Communicate with purchasing, subcontractors, and fabricators to secure scope and price.
• Promote and enforce a safe working environment.
• Satisfy customers to develop repeat business.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Project management

Project engineering

Mechanical systems

Plumbing systems

Labor tracking

Plan reading

MEP coordination

Communication

Team player

Attendance

Tools

MS Project

Job description

About Us

We are one of the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors in Indiana and among the preeminent specialty contractors in the nation. We specialize in a full range of new and retrofit construction for industrial, food processing, commercial, institutional, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and bio-fuel projects.

Job Summary

Shambaugh & Son is looking for a Mechanical Project Manager. In this role you will pre-plan and manage Mission Critical / Data Center construction projects. When this work is not available, you will work on hospital, healthcare, and other construction projects.#shambaugh #LI-TS #LI-onsite

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date change order, subcontractor, RFI, and contingency logs.
• Review mechanical drawings and specifications looking for inconsistencies, thoroughness, potential issues, and to obtain an understanding of project.
• Prepare, review, approve, and submit material and equipment submittals.
• Manage sub-contractors, ensuring their work is being performed on-time and installed according to project details and specifications.
• Attend project coordination meetings to ensure our work is not being impeded, can be installed according to plan, and on time.
• Walk the site with stakeholders to review work and ensure we\'re in compliance with the design, and help implement any necessary remediation.
• Track equipment deliveries and help manage equipment installations and start-up.
• Participate in job tracking, manpower use, and earned value management reporting.
• Consistently submit accurate, timely, and complete estimates and change order quotations.
• Communicate with purchasing, subcontractors, and fabrication shops to secure schedule, scope and price.
• Promote and enforce a safe working environment
• Satisfy customers’ needs to develop repeat business.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Five years of Project Management, or Project Engineering experience preferred.
• Experience managing $1-5 million projects
• Knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems
• Experience monitoring labor performance and tracking progress.
• Knowledge in generating and updating construction schedules using MS Project.
• Ability to read plans for ordering material and estimating change orders.
• Ability to order, track, and expedite timely delivery of MEP items.
• Excellent communicator in both written and verbal forms.
• Self-motivated and capable of working under minimal supervision
• Highly customer oriented.
• Team player with the ability to motivate others.
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours, off shift, or on weekends when required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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