Mechanical Design Manager – Data Center Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the design management and coordination of owner-furnished, contractor-installed (OFCI) mechanical systems for a hyperscale data center campus.

• Uphold technical standards.

• Supervise long-lead procurement specifications for chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling distribution units (CDUs), air-cooled and dry coolers, pumps, and heat rejection systems.

• Ensure seamless integration between owner-supplied equipment and contractor scopes.

• Mentor design teams and evaluate submittals.

• Address interface risks.

• Align deliverables with project schedule, budget, and commissioning requirements.

• Facilitate communications with the client and oversee the project management team's services.

• Conduct research on construction market trends and produce thought leadership reports.

• Manage project management services, resource allocation, financial oversight, business development, and training initiatives.

• Establish team strategy and objectives in accordance with the Business Plan.

• Foster talent development and promote an environment of learning, respect, and inclusivity.

• Maintain knowledge management and enhance internal systems and processes.

• Ensure compliance with quality standards and engage in ISO audits.

• Formulate priority plans, risk mitigation strategies, KPIs, appraisal documents, management controls, and critical success factors.

• Conduct internal BMS audits and coordinate external certification audits.

• Cultivate market expertise, act as a brand representative, and generate client opportunities.

• Identify opportunities for cross-selling.

• Participate in senior leadership meetings and prepare and deliver impactful presentations.

• Monitor revenue, margins, fees, and resource requirements.

• Draft proposals and respond to RFPs.

• Attend networking and promotional events.

• Provide training and mentorship to staff.

• Collaborate with talent acquisition to manage resource needs and staffing strategies.

• Comply with relevant SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field.

• Over 12 years of relevant experience in construction project management.

• At least 2 years of experience managing large, high-performing multi-discipline teams in a consulting environment.

• Proven history of delivering successful project management services to clients.

• Strong business development drive and acumen with demonstrated results in achieving business growth.

• Extensive experience in the construction sector with prominent clients in commercial real estate, data centers, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, natural resources, etc.

• Excellent skills in presentation, verbal and written communication, organization, and overall communication.

• Several years of experience in mission-critical mechanical design.

• Profound understanding of data center cooling architectures.

• Leadership capabilities to manage multi-phase delivery processes.

• A graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• An equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.