Mechanical Project Manager

On a data center, cooling is mission-critical. On a 400MW campus, the mechanical scope is one of the largest and most complex packages on the job, and this one needs a proven leader to own it.

An established General Contractor with 600+ employees is delivering one of the biggest data center developments in the Chicago area. They're hiring a Mechanical Project Manager to lead mechanical delivery across a multi-phase build.

You’ll be the senior mechanical lead on site, reporting into the Project Director and working closely with the client, design consultants and major trade partners. You’ll:

• Own the mechanical scope from preconstruction through installation, commissioning and turnover
• Lead the major mechanical subcontractors on the project and hold them to account
• Coordinate mechanical systems with electrical, structural and architectural packages
• Review designs, drawings, specifications and technical submittals
• Drive schedule, procurement, quality and cost across the mechanical package
• Manage RFIs, change orders and design coordination to keep the job moving
• Work hand in hand with commissioning teams to deliver systems that perform on day one
• Provide technical direction and leadership to the wider project team

• GC or Construction Manager experience (essential)
• At least one significant data center project delivered (essential)
  A strong track record in mechanical project management on large-scale construction
• Experience managing large mechanical subcontractors and complex MEP interfaces
• A solid understanding of mission-critical cooling and mechanical systems

• Up to $350,000 total compensation, depending on experience
• The lead mechanical role on a landmark 400MW campus
• A fully onsite role, based on the project in Chicago
• High visibility with senior leadership and the client
• Long-term career opportunities with an established, growing GC