Project Manager - Mechanical - Data Centers

MRINetwork; Buffalo (WV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

401(k) profit sharing

Family healthcare

Car allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Highland Consulting Group is assisting a large regional mechanical contractor in the Buffalo, WV area to hire a Mechanical Project Manager for data center projects valued over $85 million. The role oversees all phases from award to closeout, manages budgets, schedules, and change orders, and interfaces with owners and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of mechanical project management experience on large commercial, institutional, or government programs, a proven team

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience as a Mechanical Project Manager on commercial, institutional, or government projects with budgets over $10 million.
• Proven track record of managing project teams with strong project controls and financial management.
• Ability to establish and adhere to project timelines and budgets.
• Experience with change order estimation and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all phases of assigned projects from award to completion.
• Coordinate with project schedulers to ensure timelines are met.
• Estimate and negotiate change orders, maintaining accurate change order logs.
• Manage project budgets, approving expenses and ensuring adherence to financial plans.
• Administer project contracts and subcontracts.
• Oversee buyout of subcontracts and equipment procurement.
• Maintain communication with project owners to align goals.
• Ensure complete project records and close-out documentation.
• Conduct punch-list inspections with superintendent and owner's rep and issue lists.
• Foster relationships with past clients to secure repeat business.

Skills

Mechanical project management

Budget control

Change orders

Team leadership

Scheduling

Contract administration

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager - Data Center

About Us:

Highland Consulting Group is a national executive search firm specializing in recruiting top-tier construction talent. With over 75 years industry experience, we pride ourselves on placing the right professionals in the right roles for our clients, ensuring long-term success for both candidates and employers.

Position Overview:

We are working with a large regionalMechanical Contractorin the Buffalo, WVarea to find an experiencedMechanical Project Managerwith expertise in mechanical piping, plumbing, and HVAC projects for a local data center project. Specifically we are looking for the management of Data Center projects. This position offers the opportunity to work on large, high-profile projects valued over $85 million. If you're motivated by challenging projects and desire substantial rewards for your efforts, this is an ideal opportunity for you. Our client is renowned for their professionalism, excellent reputation, and innovative use of technology. They manage large-scale projects and offer strong support and competitive compensation for their teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all phases of assigned projects from award to completion.
• Coordinate with project schedulers to ensure project timelines are met.
• Estimate and negotiate change orders, maintaining accurate change order logs.
• Manage project budgets, approving expenses and ensuring adherence to financial plans.
• Administer project contracts and subcontracts.
• Oversee the buyout process for subcontracts and equipment procurement.
• Maintain communication with project owners, ensuring alignment on goals and expectations.
• Ensure accurate and complete project records and manage close‑out documentation.
• Conduct punch‑list inspections in coordination with the superintendent and owner's representative, and issue punch lists to relevant subcontractors.
• Foster relationships with past clients to secure repeat business.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 7 years' experience as a Mechanical Project Manager on commercial, institutional, or government projects with budgets over $10 million.
• Proven track record of successfully managing project teams, with a strong grasp of project controls and financial management.
• Ability to establish and adhere to project timelines and budgets.
• Experience with change order estimation and negotiation.
• Excellent multitasking skills, with the ability to lead and facilitate productive, cross-disciplinary meetings.
• Demonstrated career stability with a history of successful project management.

Benefits:

Our client is deeply committed to the well-being of their employees and their families. This commitment is reflected in an attractive compensation package, which includes:

• Competitive salary and generous bonuses
• 401(k) contributions and profit sharing
• Comprehensive family healthcare
• Car allowance
• Relocation Assistance

Contact Us:

David O'Connor

Highland Consulting Group

724-837-6336

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