Mechanical Design Associate Director - Data Center Construction

Responsibilities

• Provides support and reports to the assigned Project Manager(s) or Project Director.
• Frequent interaction with the Owner/Client, consultants, design professionals, and contractors.
• Directly assist the Project Manager(s) in managing, coordinating, and administering the project through all phases of design and construction, with an emphasis on electrical and mechanical system design leadership.
• Ensure all aspects of client services are delivered at the highest level to ensure the client’s needs are addressed, including technical guidance on concurrently maintainable electrical power and mechanical systems.
• Aids in the preparation of documents (reports, schedules, invoices, RFI’s, submittals, meeting minutes/agendas, daily reports, change orders, inspections, closeout, and client presentations) for programming, design, and construction, and assist in maintaining information in project management software.
• Coordinate to schedule meetings with the project team as directed by the Project Manager(s).
• Create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction, including MEP design standards, basis of design updates, and OFCI equipment specifications.
• Maintain Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring alignment with evolving business and operational requirements.
• Review and inform design RFPs, including scope development for MEP engineering services.
• Manage external design consultants through the design and construction process, ensuring MEP contract documents are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards.
• Communicate and enforce engineering and design policies across the organization.
• Support procurement through vendor submittal reviews, factory witness testing, and evaluation of OFCI equipment.
• Identify and implement innovative technologies to enhance energy efficiency, system resilience, and cost-effectiveness.
• Stay current with industry advancements and apply best practices to strengthen functional operations and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• College Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical), Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience working in Project Management on large-scale construction programs, including data centre or mission-critical facilities.
• Experienced in MEP design, electrical and mechanical systems, and engineering leadership.
• Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
• Experience overseeing the preparation and approval of MEP contract documents produced by third-party design consultants.
• Strong understanding of concurrently maintainable electrical power systems, mechanical cooling systems, and OFCI equipment specifications.
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to be highly effective in a client-facing role.
• Team player; ability to work collaboratively across engineering, operations, procurement, and project management teams.