Mechanical Project Manager Data Center Construction

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About the role

The Mechanical Project Manager (PM - Mech) is responsible for the onsite planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of mechanical systems on large-scale data center construction projects. This role ensures delivery of mechanical scope (piping, cooling systems, ductwork, and related infrastructure) safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements and data center performance standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7–15+ years of experience managing mechanical scopes on large-scale construction projects.
• Proven experience with mission-critical or data center projects is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, chilled water systems, and data center cooling strategies.
• Demonstrated success managing subcontractors, project schedules, and budgets.
• 35-50% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Execution
  • Lead all aspects of mechanical scope, including pre-site mobilization, site mobilization, commissioning, and project turnover.
  • Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and construction teams to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Manage project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to meet aggressive data center timelines.
  • Ensure mechanical systems align with design intent, specifications, and owner requirements.
• Cost & Contract Management
  • Develop and manage budgets, invoicing, forecasts, and cost tracking for mechanical scope.
  • Oversee subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and change management processes.
  • Identify and mitigate cost risks; drive value engineering where appropriate.
• Coordination & Interface Management
  • Act as the primary point of contact for mechanical trades, vendors, and stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with FTI electrical, controls, and GC teams to manage system interfaces.
  • Coordinate commissioning activities with manufacturing teams and on-site install teams to ensure documentation and accountability for mechanical systems.
  • Support BIM/VDC coordination, clash resolution, and design integration efforts.
• Field Oversight & Quality
  • Partner with superintendents to ensure mechanical installations meet quality and safety standards.
  • Monitor field progress, productivity, and manpower planning.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, specifications, and commissioning requirements.
  • Support development of a site-specific mechanical quality plan aligned with owner’s specifications.
• Schedule & Planning
  • Develop detailed manufacturing and execution plans to integrate mechanical scope into the master schedule.
  • Proactively identify risks to schedule and implement recovery plans as needed.
  • Review daily Takt progress, deviations, and remediation plans.
  • Assist with coordination and development of commissioning and startup activities and sequence requirements.
  • Lead weekly coordination meetings and progress reviews.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all mechanical activities.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, site safety plans, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support implementation of project-specific safety plans and procedures.
  • Monitor field activities and report safety concerns.
• Client & Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as a key mechanical liaison with owners, general contractors, inspectors, and design teams.
  • Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and performance metrics.
  • Support commissioning, testing, and final system turnover to the client.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Schedule

This position works between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday.

Benefits

FTI provides industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. Benefits include:

• Competitive, merit-based compensation.
• Career path development and continued education programs.
• A flexible and robust benefits package (full list available to regular/full-time team members).

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization, recognizing and rewarding top performers.