Mechanical Design Manager – Data Center Construction

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

📋 Description

• Assist and report to designated Project Manager(s) or Project Director.

• Frequently engage with the Owner/Client, consultants, design professionals, and contractors.

• Support Project Manager(s) in the management, coordination, and administration of projects throughout all design and construction phases.

• Provide technical expertise on concurrently maintainable electrical power and mechanical systems.

• Create reports, schedules, invoices, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes/agendas, daily reports, change orders, inspections, closeout documents, and client presentations.

• Keep project information updated in project management software.

• Organize project team meetings.

• Convey conceptual designs and maintain project documentation before, during, and after the construction process.

• Uphold mechanical design standards, basis of design updates, OFCI equipment specifications, prototype designs, and template specifications.

• Evaluate design RFPs, including the development of mechanical engineering services scope.

• Oversee external design consultants throughout the design and construction phases.

• Ensure that mechanical contract documents are finalized on time, within budget, and in accordance with company standards.

• Communicate design standards to both internal and external project partners, including engineering and operations teams.

• Manage multiple fast-paced projects while providing strategic technical leadership in electrical and mechanical design activities.

• Innovate solutions that lower costs without compromising quality, reliability, or energy efficiency.

• Assist procurement through vendor submittal reviews, factory witness testing, and OFCI equipment assessments.

• Identify and apply technologies that enhance energy efficiency, system resilience, and cost-effectiveness.

• Implement industry advancements and best practices to optimize operations and project results.

• Communicate and enforce engineering and design policies throughout the organization.

• Comply with SOX controls where applicable.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Experience in project management on large-scale construction programs, including data centers or mission-critical facilities.

• Background in mechanical design and engineering leadership.

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in a project management role within the construction industry.

• Experience in managing client accounts.

• Proven ability to lead teams of project managers and supporting staff.

• Relevant consulting experience.

• Strong understanding of the local construction market.

• Solid grasp of the construction project life cycle.

• Capability to build strong relationships with internal, client, and cross-functional team members.

• Experience in business development with both existing and new clients, including opportunities for cross-selling.

• Relevant technical and leadership experience in overseeing major construction projects or programs.

• Outstanding presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work options.

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• An inclusive workplace culture.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.