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Data Center Project Manager, Mechanical joins the Places team to manage the full lifecycle of mechanical systems for mission-critical data center construction projects. This role involves overseeing design, procurement, commissioning, and closeout for critical infrastructure including chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs, CRACs, AHUs, pumps, and hydronic systems. The project manager serves as an owner's representative, coordinating with contractors, engineering partners, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely and on schedule. Key responsibilities include managing BMS controls integration, overseeing Test and Balance activities according to ASHRAE standards, and executing Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning plans. Required expertise includes construction management, mechanical engineering principles, and experience with large-scale data center environments. The role requires proficiency in interpreting P&IDs, managing vendor milestones, and ensuring compliance with NFPA 90A and local mechanical codes.
Manage the full mechanical equipment lifecycle from bid leveling and procurement through just-in-time delivery.
Oversee construction activities as an owner's representative, managing subcontractors and ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets.
Review and approve technical submittals for major mechanical equipment and BMS controls systems.
Coordinate Test and Balance (TAB) activities to ensure air and hydronic systems meet design specifications.
Develop and execute Commissioning (Cx) plans and checklists for all mechanical and BMS systems.
Manage RFI tracking, site safety enforcement, and the resolution of commissioning deficiency logs.
Oversee project closeout by ensuring completion of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and operational training.
Provide regular status reports to leadership regarding risk identification and project milestones.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of experience focused on hyperscale or large-scale colocation data center construction and commissioning.
Experience managing the mechanical equipment procurement lifecycle including bid leveling, PO issuance, shop drawing review, and vendor milestone management.
Hands-on experience developing and executing Commissioning (Cx) Plans, schedules, and checklists for mechanical and BMS controls systems.
Experience overseeing and coordinating TAB activities and reporting in accordance with ASHRAE 111, AABC, or NEBB standards.
Working knowledge of BMS controls systems including sequence of operations, functional testing, VFD configurations, and PID tuning.
Working knowledge of data center cooling infrastructure including chilled water systems, cooling towers, CRAHs, CRACs, AHUs, pumps, and hydronic systems.
Ability to read and interpret construction documents such as mechanical plans, P&IDs, BMS control schematics, and equipment schedules.
Familiarity with ASHRAE standards, NFPA 90A, IMC, and applicable mechanical codes and safety standards.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 40-50% of the time.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent (preferred).
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience (preferred).
Experience managing Cx Level 1 through Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing coordination (preferred).
Familiarity with BMS platforms like Johnson Controls Metasys or familiarity with energy modeling tools (preferred).
Data Center Construction
Project Management
Commissioning
Quality Control
Networking
Structured Cabling
Vendor Management
Site Walks
Design Review
Resource Allocation