Senior Mechanical SME & Project Lead – Data Center

KALCON; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

National Holidays

License and certification reimburse

Job summary

KALCON is seeking an experienced Mechanical Subject Matter Expert to lead a large-scale AI data center program in the Texas Panhandle. You will act as the mechanical technical authority, overseeing design review through commissioning and phased turnover with strong contractor oversight and executive stakeholder communication.

The role requires hands-on design reviews, field inspections, and commissioning support, ensuring all mechanical systems meet project standards and operational objectives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in construction management focused on mechanical systems.
• Experience with data center mechanical systems incl. chillers, CRAHs, containment, and heat rejection.
• Knowledge of liquid-cooled IT infrastructure (CDUs, direct-to-chip cooling, rear-door exchangers).
• Experience commissioning: FAT through IST.
• Ability to develop load bank strategies (resistive & liquid).
• Review design docs, shop drawings, submittals, and test reports.
• Strong field presence, assess constructability and readiness.
• Review CPM schedules and identify risks to milestones.
• Excellent communication to project teams and execs.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.
• Bachelor's preferred but not required with equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical technical leadership across all scopes of work.
• Ensure design intent and site requirements are maintained through procurement, testing, and turnover.
• Review packages, submittals, drawings, and field changes for gaps and risks.
• Support equipment selection, FAT, and long-lead strategies.
• Provide technical input for RFIs, field issues, and constructability.

Skills

Construction management

Mechanical systems expertise

Field inspections

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

KALCON is seeking an experienced Mechanical Subject Matter Expert to lead a large-scale AI data center program in the Texas Panhandle. You will act as the mechanical technical authority, overseeing design review through commissioning and phased turnover with strong contractor oversight and executive stakeholder communication.

The role requires hands-on design reviews, field inspections, and commissioning support, ensuring all mechanical systems meet project standards and operational objectives.