Mechanical Project Manager – Data Center Construction

Pkaza Data Center Recruiting; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Pkaza Data Center Recruiting is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to lead data center construction efforts in Chesterton, IN. The role involves cradle-to-grave management, from estimates and procurement to on-site leadership and post-implementation support.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in mechanical construction project management within the data center sector, strong HVAC/plumbing knowledge, and proven client-facing abilities. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Data Center Construction Projects as a General Contractor.
• 5+ years in mechanical construction project management, preferably in data center construction.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Experience supervising trades and coordinating with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage cradle-to-grave project delivery: estimates, procurement, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Lead on-site supervision and ensure design, budget, and schedule adherence.
• Prepare and review project plans, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and client representatives.
• Maintain logs and documentation for project progress and change management.

Skills

Project management

Electrical/mechanical systems

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Autodesk

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager - Data Centers - Chesterton, IN

This opportunity is with an established General Contractor that specializes in converting existing Buildings and Structures into complex buildings / industrial complexes and is looking to expand its foothold even further into the Critical Facilities Market. Our client is taking their expertise and focus and applying it towards brownfield data center projects - which is the process for converting an existing building to a data center for the Hyperscale, Colo or Enterprise Marketplace. This company will provide a complete life cycle of solutions that will be custom-fit to the requirements of their client’s mission-critical facility. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are looking for Mechanical Construction Project Manager to support critical facility construction projects. This PM will run this office, manage projects from cradle to grave: estimates, run project to completion, handle procurement, and provide support post implementation. They will handle all aspects of managing a data center construction project and this will include providing leadership to contractors and vendors associated with the delivery of company’s electrical projects. The candidate will have overall responsibility for the delivery of assigned projects on budget on time and assurance that the project scope and quality meet Company Design Standards and the objectives set for the project. The successful candidate will have to be exceptionally organized and be great with back-office work (change orders, budgets, process driven, etc.). Ideal candidate has come up the ranks in Electrical trades on the commercial side of business.

Responsibilities:

• Project focus will be 100 -500mm range
• Focus will either be on ground up data center projects (Greenfields), re-purposing a building (brownfields), or retrofits of existing data centers
• Respond to RFPs, RFIs to generate regional work in the area
• Generate estimates, prepare and review project proposals or plan to determine and establish a time frame, work plan, funding limitations
• Procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various project phases
• Maintain all logs required to track the progress of the project
• Oversee the project through administrative direction of on-site supervision to ensure the project is built following design, budget, and schedule
• Put together Project plans - size up, costs, budget and p/l, scheduling, timeline, forecasting, track expenses, manage change orders, etc.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously. Assist the Senior Project Manager in negotiating contracts with vendors as necessary. Responsible for creating and managing project schedules
• Maintain liaison with various contractors and vendors in order to manage the day-to-day activities that impact the delivery of company’s critical facilities construction projects
• Be the point of contact with the clients onsite at the project location, represent the company in project meetings and any other contractors, GCs involved with the project, act as key Liaison with managers of all company departments
• Change Management Forms and Create Methods of Procedure (MOPs)
• Ensure that all day-to-day project responsibilities are met by the contractors and vendors on the project
• Manage a regional team of suppliers and coordinate all deliveries of equipment with the Customer’s Construction Contractor.
• Lead the planning efforts in implementing manpower and managing the Integration of projects and timeline for Internal projects on Customer Site
• Drive Company Standards uniformly as it regards to Project Delivery by all project participants on all projects
• Deliver Built to Suit projects with a heavy emphasis on value engineering
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income / expenses) to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client
• Ensure planning, laying out installing and wiring electrical components are completed per drawings, specs and in accordance with electrical code
• Oversee electrical installation of equipment and job performance on sites and ensure ongoing attention to work site safety and standards
• Follow OSHA standards with a huge emphasis of job site safety and adherence to company policies and national safety standards

Qualifications:

• Experience managing Data Center Construction Projects as a General Contractor
• Experience managing a budget 100mm or more
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field a plus
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical construction project management, preferably in data center construction
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection
• 5+ years of supervisory experience / People and Resource Management
• Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, equipment, materials, and tools of the electrical trade
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work
• Ability to supervise the work of skilled workers and provide guidance and leadership
• Experience interpreting blueprints and specifications - both electrical and mechanical drawings
• Experience with data center construction, including high-density power and cooling systems
• Familiarity with project management software, such as Procore or Autodesk
• Minimum of 5-10 years relevant experience in the Data Center Construction Industry
• BA / BS / Associates Degree a plus but not required
• Client Facing / Client relationship / Client Management skills
• Solid Construction Project Management experience
• Effective Communicator - emails, phone and face to face
• Ability to successfully work independently; Self Starter, self motivated, and attention to detail
• Heavy Travel / or local if near site
• Solid Admin skills
• OSHA Certification (or ability to get one within first 12 months of employment)
• Finance Experience - forecasting, budgets, etc.
• Computer savvy: MS Project, Excel, Teams, MS Project, Oracle Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Procore, AutoCAD a plus
• Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force - Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

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