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Mechanical Project Manager - Datacenter Construction

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Columbus, OH Other
POSTED ON 6/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026

General Job Description: The Project Manager, Mission Critical, is expected to manage or co-manage projects in the $80-$500 million range, often at remote locations with heavy emphasis on client product speed-to-market. The Project Manager, Mission Critical, is expected to be generally flexible with regard to work location, although preferred locations may be considered at the time of assignment. The Project Manager, Mission Critical, will use judgment and discretion in representing the company. They are expected to show a high level of commitment and involvement with their work and the company's business. The Project Manager, Mission Critical will develop client relationships at all levels of the product, positioning Our Client for follow-up work with at adjacent or similar project opportunities.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Management

Perform aspects of all project management functions required to promote and finalize sales, including preconstruction, complete estimates, written proposals, meetings, leading to successful job completion. Successful management of contracts, including sales, estimating, procurement, and execution. Coordination of field labor and installation sequencing between the customer and Our Client's field leadership, including frequent interface with Our Client project and regional field leadership.

Understand financial aspects of the job

Forecasting, prepare budget projections and control costs within agreed upon limits. Provide letters, proposals, memos, contracts, change orders, and strategies for good business procedures and legal protection. Billing, while maintaining a clear understanding of job costs. Understanding of cost-reimbursable, GMP contract management, including the understanding of cost of work definition, billable rates and GMP management.


Build and manage relationships with internal and external customers

External Client Relations - Leadership of client meetings and the development of contracts to finalize sales. Maintain cordial relationships with all clients, including vendors, subcontractors and the industry. Internal Team Coordination - Provide project coordination, leadership and guidance of all Our Client departmental efforts including Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Construction and Service during project construction in a timely manner. Contribute to special studies, committees, etc. as directed by your supervisor to advance Our Client's technical abilities in engineering, planning and estimating, installation procedures, and related areas.


Effective communication with internal and external customers

Consult with appropriate Our Client personnel including all Management and Department Heads. Attend all Our Client Project Management Meetings. Schedule and coordinate construction project kickoff meetings with department heads and supervisors.


Utilize internal resources to the fullest extent necessary to meet the customer requirements

The Project Manager utilizes and coordinates staff from all departments, as needed, for each project. During the life of a project, the Project Manager provides project leadership and coordinates employees assigned to the project by department supervisors to achieve the project vision and contracted scope associated with the customer requirements. Mentoring – Act as a mentor to others assigned by your supervisor and actively participate in recruiting, training, and coaching of sales staff to support department initiatives and growth. Other duties and special assignments as directed by your supervisor or upper management to accomplish mutually agreed upon goals.


Position Requirements:

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred).

5 years of experience in estimating, design, and/or management of HVAC projects from $20 million to $500 million.

Ability to operate independently and autonomously to facilitate goals outlined by your supervisor.

Demonstrate a corresponding high sense of integrity.

Demonstrated experience/ability to develop new business.

Strong interpersonal and project management abilities, employing strong organizational skills to respond successfully to a high volume of issues.

Maintain a community presence in an industry-based or community-based organization.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) Experience preferred in Business Systems Software (JDE, IFS, BidTracer, FastEst, Bluebeam, Box, Smartsheet, etc.)


Our Client Competencies:

Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position and with minimal supervision.

Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.

Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.

Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.

Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.

Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.

Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility and shows personal humility.

Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.

Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.

Physical Requirements: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, especially when conducting job site walks. Must possess & maintain a valid Class C driver's license and have the ability to drive a vehicle. Regular and routine attendance

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