Mechanical Superintendent – Data Center Construction

Pkaza•Chesterton, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mechanical Superintendent – Data Center Construction – Chesterton, IN This opportunity is with an established General Contractor that specializes in converting existing Buildings and Structures into complex buildings / industrial complexes and is looking to expand its foothold even further into the Critical Facilities / AI / HPC Market. Our client is taking their expertise and focus and applying it towards brownfield data center projects - which is the process for converting an existing building to a data center for the Hyperscale, Colo or Enterprise Marketplace. This company will provide a complete life cycle of solutions that will be custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical facility. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. The Mechanical Super will be responsible for field activities associated with the project as they need to be well versed in the HVAC / Mechanical Equipment in a Critical Facilities Environment, including supervision of all field construction work by all subcontractors / trades and self-performed work. The Super will keep in constant contact with Subcontractors to ensure timely work to keep project on time / within budget. Ensures equipment purchased is in onsite at the project when needed. Shares responsibility with the construction project manager for developing and keeping to the project budget, actively participating in the preconstruction phase, responsible for all mechanical aspects of the project, from initial design through commissioning and production, change orders, and ensuring that the project is built on time, within budget, and according to company policies and procedures. Manages and mentors assistant Supers and Coordinators and other field personnel. Maintains a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations through the life of the project.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering a plus
5+ years field supervision experience required
Experience managing Data Center Construction Projects
Experience working on Construction Projects with Budgets ranging from $50mm +
Client Facing / Client relationship / Client Management skills
Heavy experience with conceptual design and/or construction management of chillers, AHUs, cooling towers, CRAC and CRAH units, and other critical HVAC systems
Managed Projects for HVAC installation of Equipment for Data Centers a MUST
Experience with Mechanical / HVAC Systems such as Chillers, HVAC, CRAC, CRAH, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Boilers, Hot Aisle / Cold Aisle ; a MUST
Must be familiar with the design process of building systems for data center and mission critical projects
Must be familiar with the construction process of critical facilities as it pertains to MEP, Civil, Structural, and General Building Construction
Coordinate inspections for areas and trades such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fireproofing, drywall, steel and concrete
Willingness to travel to project site / onsite Mon-Fri
General contractor / construction manager engaged in general building and civil construction

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans from all branches a huge plus!
Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Relevant accreditation of Project Management Methodology a PLUS
Effective Communicator – emails, phone and face to face
Ability to successfully work independently; Self Starter, self motivated, and should prioritize well
Customer Service Driven
Computer Savvy (Microsoft Suite, MS Project, AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
Solid Communicator – (written and verbal)

Responsibilities

Plan and organize data center projects as an Mechanical Superintendent
Maintain liaison with Site Project Manager, MEP Superintendent, Super, On-site Trades / Mechanical / HVAC / Controls Vendors to facilitate construction activities
Manage and oversee staff, subcontractors, and suppliers on the project, while following OSHA / Safety, Quality and EEOC programs
Deliver Built to Suit projects with a heavy emphasis on HVAC value-engineering
Drive Company Standards uniformly as it regards to Project Delivery by all project participants on all projects
Oversee and Manage the installation of HVAC / Mechanical Equipment and consulting expertise as it pertains to the integration of the company’s HVAC / Mechanical Critical Cooling Systems
Track production of all contractors in relation to schedule
Lead the planning efforts in implementing and managing the Integration of projects and timeline of specific Customer Projects
Manage material and other costs and procurement, QA/QC (Mock-Ups, Pre-Install), Civil, Structural, and General building coordination
Monitor special inspections
Manage punch lists, governing authority inspections/certifications, owner training, oversee completion of as-builts
Together with the Project Manager and others, create, implement, revise and manage the project’s schedule and timeline
Assist with Purchasing of equipment, price and delivery of equipment required
Work with Management to respond to RFPs
Manage and track financial aspects of contracts - size up, costs, progress billing, income/expenses, monitor labor, material, and equipment costs for the project and forecast status
Order material and equipment
Responsible for project documentation, and maintain an organized filing system per SOP
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policies. Put these in clear concise work statement for the field
Update and Maintain all drawings, logs, task lists, punch lists, diaries, and inspection notebooks. Accurately document project communications.
Create & track change orders, create reports required to track the progress of the project (violation reports, incident reports, change order reports, inspection reports as needed)
Represent the company in project meetings