Mechanical Construction Manager Data Centers

Mechanical Construction Manager – (Data Centers)

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We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Mechanical Construction Manager to support our data center project in Baton Rouge, LA. You’ll lead daily scheduling and planning activities at the project site, ensuring the right materials, equipment and people are in place. Most importantly, you'll act to ensure the safety, health and well-being of your team and the planet.

Base pay: $103,100 – $141,800 per year.

• Conduct project meetings with contractors and stakeholders.
• Maintain official project documentation files and logs.
• Perform onsite activities, including inspections and walkdowns, and may include construction or field administration tasks.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, material certifications and other project deliverables to support the project turnover process.
• Ensure construction complies with design specifications and drawings.
• Support the project management team in change management and the monthly invoicing process.
• Track work in progress and construction progression.
• Coordinate and manage daily tasks to support project schedule activities and accurate reporting.
• Build a cooperative partnership between client, contractor, and stakeholders to resolve project issues timely and ensure overall success.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Construction, or Engineering.
• At least 8 years of construction site experience.
• Working knowledge of pre‑design and pre‑construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building.
• Knowledge of general construction activity sequencing and execution.
• Strong understanding of Mechanical and Plumbing systems and associated equipment.
• Experience with 3D modeling software and attendance on active construction projects.
• Experience managing a project schedule.
• Knowledge of Quality Control and Quality Assurance testing/reporting.
• Experience with pre‑dynamic and dynamic walkdowns and start‑up processes.
• Knowledge of the commissioning and qualification process for MEP systems.

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Data center construction experience.
• Knowledge and experience in Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Process Controls systems such as Delta
  
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• Knowledge of starting up equipment and systems and day‑to‑day management until project turnover.
• Experience with implementing LEAN strategies and technologies, including Last Planner System (LPS), 5S Construction and off‑site manufacturing (OSM).

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you: medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, 401(k), company stock purchase, deferred compensation, unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, and potentially merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted November 20, 2025.

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