Mechanical Construction Manager – Data Centre Construction

Mechanical Construction Manager – Data Centre Construction

Location:

Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland

Company:
European Data Centre Main Contractor

Salary: €90,000 – €100,000 DOE package

This specialist contractor has become one of the most recognised names in European data centre delivery, providing full turnkey solutions from design through to commissioning across major hyperscale developments throughout Europe.

With a strong pipeline of mission critical projects in Finland and across mainland Europe, the company is known for delivering technically demanding projects to exceptionally high standards while offering long‑term career progression within the fast‑growing data centre sector.

This role is based in Vaasa, Finland on a large data centre development. You will take ownership of mechanical building services delivery on site, managing programme, subcontractors, quality, safety and commercial performance across large‑scale HVAC and pipework installations.

You will work closely with the Project Director, Construction team, commissioning teams and specialist subcontractors, ensuring mechanical works are delivered safely, on programme and in line with the strict standards expected on mission critical projects.

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Construction Manager or Senior Mechanical Project Manager on large construction projects
• Strong HVAC, pipework and mechanical building services experience
• Experience with a main contractor or specialist mechanical contractor
• Proven track record managing subcontractors, programme delivery and mechanical coordination on site
• Experience on data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial or mission critical projects is highly desirable

• Experience working on European construction projects beneficial
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing variations and procurement
• Experience using digital construction and reporting platforms
• Background coordinating commissioning activities advantageous

• Manage all mechanical construction activities across the project
• Coordinate HVAC, pipework and mechanical installations in line with programme milestones
• Maintain strong communication with the client, consultants and wider project stakeholders
• Manage specialist subcontractors and ensure works are delivered safely and to specification
• Prepare and review method statements and risk assessments for mechanical works
• Monitor quality control and ensure compliance with project standards and technical requirements
• Manage labour allocation and resource planning to support programme delivery
• Coordinate procurement of mechanical equipment and specialist suppliers
• Assist with variations, valuations, scope changes and commercial reporting
• Drive the two‑week look‑ahead programme with the project delivery team
• Support commissioning and handover activities across mechanical systems

• Strong background in mechanical construction and building services delivery
• Confident managing mechanical subcontractors within a live site environment
• Organised and commercially aware with strong programme management capability
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Able to work within fast‑moving mission critical construction projects
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and health & safety standards
• Solutions‑focused with the ability to drive progress and maintain programme certainty

• Accommodation provided
• Flights and rotation support
• Pension contribution
• Career progression within the European data centre sector
• Long‑term pipeline of projects across Europe
• Opportunity to work on large‑scale hyperscale data centre developments
• Strong support structure and established delivery teams