Lead Mechanical Project Manager
Core
Lead mechanical project manager overseeing pre-construction, design, phased construction, commissioning, and start-up of mission-critical mechanical systems for large-scale industrial, data center, and commercial buildings.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical project manager
Builds
Mission-critical mechanical infrastructure (chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling systems, piping, pumps, air handling equipment) for data centers and industrial facilities
Domain
Construction management / MEP systems / Data centers / Industrial facilities
Required skills
Mechanical systems expertise, contract administration, field inspection, milestone coordination, pay application review, commissioning oversight, project controls integration, stakeholder management, technical direction
Preferred skills
PMP/CCM certification, large-scale industrial/data center project management, MEP systems knowledge, construction means and methods, cloud-based PMIS platforms, $100M+ scope management
Technologies
Cloud-based PMIS, project controls platforms
Responsibilities
Manage mechanical activities from pre-construction to occupancy; serve as primary mechanical point of contact; oversee installation of mission-critical systems; monitor contractor performance and field inspections; coordinate with electrical, civil, and commissioning teams; review pay applications and off-site equipment conditions; attend site-based meetings; provide engineering support and documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
