Mechanical Project Manager - Data Centre Construction
Posted 2 hours 8 minutes ago by Breagh Recruitment
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany; Sector: Engineering; Salary: €100,000.00 EU per annum
Job Title: Mechanical Project Manager - Data Centre Construction
Offer: Co Dublin
Leading International Data Centre Main Contractor: €90,000 to €110,000 + Package
The Company
This role is with a leading international contractor specialising in large scale data centre construction projects across Ireland and mainland Europe. With a strong pipeline of high value mission critical developments, they are recognised for delivering technically complex projects to the highest standards of safety, quality and programme certainty.
Operating at the forefront of data centre construction, they offer a structured environment, clear reporting lines and genuine long term career progression for experienced Mechanical Project Managers looking to work on flagship builds in Germany.
The Role - Mechanical Project ManagerAs Mechanical Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the mechanical package on a major data centre project in Dublin. You will lead the mechanical delivery team on site, ensuring that programme milestones, quality benchmarks and commercial targets are achieved.
This is a senior site based position where you will coordinate subcontractors, manage reporting, drive productivity and maintain strict control over health and safety standards. Your leadership will directly impact programme delivery, client satisfaction and overall project success.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee the full mechanical scope of works in line with drawings, specifications, budget and programme
- Manage critical path activities and track key milestones to avoid delays
- Coordinate daily and weekly work plans with package managers and supervisors
- Lead mechanical engineers, supervisors and subcontractors on site
- Monitor subcontractor performance, manpower levels and productivity
- Review technical submissions and construction proposals
- Liaise with design teams to resolve technical queries and ensure buildability
- Chair weekly progress and commercial meetings with the project team
- Prepare detailed weekly reports including progress updates, look ahead programmes and risk notifications
- Manage procurement forecasting and long lead mechanical equipment
- Track variations and support the commercial team with cost control
- Promote a strong QHSE culture across all mechanical activities
- Manage change control processes and assess programme and cost impacts
- Minimum 10 years' experience delivering large scale mechanical projects in Ireland or the UK
- Strong background in mechanical building services, HVAC, pipework and associated systems
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager on data centre or other mission critical projects
- Trade or Engineering qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services
- Demonstrated ability to manage scope, programme and budget effectively
- Strong leadership style with the ability to motivate and coordinate large site teams
- Excellent reporting, organisational and communication skills
- Commercially aware with experience managing variations and subcontractor accounts
- Driven, detail focused and committed to delivering projects on time and to specification
Salary: €90,000 to €110,000 (DOE) plus package