Senior Manager - Mechanical

Job Summary

Senior Manager – Mechanical

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution – Mechanical Systems

• Lead the mechanical design, engineering, and execution of data center construction projects from pre-construction through commissioning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, civil, controls, and architectural design.
• Manage contractors and vendors for HVAC, fire suppression, chilled water, and CRAC/CRAH installations.
• Ensure compliance with mechanical codes, industry standards (ASHRAE, NFPA), and internal design specifications.

Plant Management / Operational Integration

• Leverage plant management experience to ensure all systems are designed and installed with operations, reliability, and maintainability in mind.
• Oversee the transition of the facility from project phase to steady-state operations.
• Drive operational excellence through design feedback, preventive maintenance strategies, and root cause analysis of failures.
• Support development of SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs for mechanical infrastructure.

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

• Serve as the primary mechanical lead coordinating with internal teams, consultants, general contractors, and commissioning agents.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of engineers and technical project managers.
• Provide technical leadership during design reviews, risk assessments, and operational readiness reviews.

Budget & Scheduling

• Manage mechanical budgets, change orders, and cost optimizations.
• Track mechanical project milestones and integrate them into overall construction schedules.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.

Experience

• 15 + years of experience in mechanical engineering, construction, and facility operations.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a

  Plant Manager

  or senior operational leadership role in manufacturing, heavy industry, or critical infrastructure.
• Proven experience with

  data center construction

  or

  mission-critical environments

  is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of HVAC, chilled water systems, BMS/EMS integration, and fire suppression systems.
• Familiarity with energy efficiency, sustainability practices, and LEED standards.
• Strong understanding of mechanical failure modes, RCA, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.