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.
