About the role

Mechanical Project Manager – 400MW Data Center Campus | Chicago, IL (Onsite) | Up to $350,000 Total Package 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.
What you'll be responsible for: 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
What you'll need:
  • 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
What's in it for you:
  • 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 GCIf you've led mechanical delivery for a GC on data center work and want to own it on one of the biggest builds in the Chicago area, get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$350,000

Experience level

Manager

Location

Chicago, IL

Occupation

Mechanical Engineers

Industry

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Posted

2 days ago

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