(CM) Construction Manager - Mechanical
On-siteWard, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Serve as the Owner's primary on-site representative for all mechanical construction activities from mobilization through final turnover. Provide owner-side oversight of mechanical infrastructure including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, piping systems, heat exchangers, CRAHs, CRAC units, CDUs, hydronic systems, BAS, and associated equipment. Review submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, piping isometrics, and specifications to verify compliance with contract documents. Perform routine field observations to verify workmanship, installation quality, safety, and compliance with approved construction documents. Collaborate with the General Contractor, mechanical trade partners, design consultants, commissioning teams, and equipment manufacturers to resolve technical issues and protect owner interests. Oversee fabrication, Factory Acceptance Testing, delivery, installation, startup, testing, commissioning, and turnover of critical mechanical equipment. Participate in FATs, witness equipment testing, and provide recommendations to owner leadership prior to shipment. Oversee mechanical startup activities, flushing, pressure testing, hydrostatic testing, TAB, sequence verification, Site Acceptance Testing, and final turnover. Verify compliance with mechanical safety requirements, applicable codes, manufacturer installation requirements, and project safety standards. Partner with the MEP Manager, Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Authority, General Contractor, and owner stakeholders to support commissioning planning, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing. Monitor punch list items, deficiencies, non-conformance reports, and corrective actions through final completion. Review contractor schedule updates to verify mechanical progress, identify impacts to critical path activities, and recommend recovery strategies. Review mechanical change order proposals and field directives for technical accuracy, constructability, schedule impact, and owner risk. Verify proper integration of mechanical systems with electrical infrastructure, controls, fire protection systems, and Building Automation Systems. Maintain comprehensive daily reports, field observations, progress photographs, issue logs, and owner correspondence documenting mechanical construction activities. Support project closeout through review of as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, commissioning documentation, TAB reports, warranty
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience overseeing mechanical construction activities on projects exceeding $250 million in total construction value.
- Experience reviewing mechanical drawings, piping layouts, equipment submittals, specifications, sequence of operations, testing documentation, and commissioning procedures.
- Working knowledge of mechanical startup, flushing, hydrostatic testing, TAB, commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and owner turnover processes.
- Extensive technical knowledge of: Chilled water systems, Cooling towers, Plate heat exchangers, Pumps and hydronic systems, Mechanical piping systems, Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAHs), Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) units, Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Water treatment systems, Expansion tanks, Testing, Adjusting & Balancing (TAB), Mechanical commissioning, Sequence of Operations (SOO).
- 8+ years managing mechanical construction activities, including at least 3 years supporting hyperscale data center construction projects in an owner, general contractor, or major mechanical trade partner capacity.
- 3 Years Data Center Years Experience Needed.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license appropriate for the role and be eligible to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with applicable laws.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a professional work environment, including preparing written reports and documentation, conveying information clearly to team members, clients, and stakeholders, and responding appropriately to verbal and written communications related to job duties.
- Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
- Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
- Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting multiple hyperscale data center campuses or phased greenfield developments.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field leadership experience.
- Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), controls integration, and mechanical commissioning software platforms.
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