Senior Mechanical Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Byers Industrial Services • Full-time • Indianapolis, Indiana, United States • $150,000 - $220,000 / year • 2w ago

Senior Mechanical Project Manager – Data Center Construction

Company: Byers Industrial Services
Primary Project Location: Frankfort, Indiana
Anticipated Project Start: Early 2027
Initial Project Assignment: Vineland, NJ or Chesterfield, VA
Total Annual Compensation: $150,000–$220,000, depending on experience and qualifications
Employment Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Work Location: On-Site
Travel: Required; company credit card provided for approved business-related travel expenses

The Opportunity

Byers Industrial Services is seeking an accomplished Senior Mechanical Project Manager to join our expanding construction management team in preparation for a major data center construction project in Frankfort, Indiana, anticipated to begin in early 2027.

We are targeting experienced mechanical construction professionals with 7 or more years of project management experience preferred, a proven background in large-scale industrial construction, and the ability to independently estimate, competitively bid, and successfully manage complex mechanical projects.

Large-scale industrial mechanical construction management experience is mandatory. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to oversee substantial construction budgets, large field workforces, aggressive schedules, and technically demanding mechanical installations.

Direct experience with data center construction, mission-critical cooling infrastructure, industrial piping systems, and major mechanical equipment installations is strongly preferred.

This is a long-term, full-time career opportunity, not a temporary or project-specific contract position. We are seeking a senior-level leader who can contribute to both the successful execution of our existing projects and the continued growth of Byers Industrial Services.

Initial Assignment & Transition to Frankfort, Indiana

We are hiring ahead of the anticipated early 2027 start of our Frankfort, Indiana data center project.

Selected candidates will initially be assigned to one of our two active major construction projects for hands-on, company-specific training and integration into our established project management operations.

Vineland, New Jersey – Data Center Construction

Work alongside our project management and field leadership teams on an active data center construction project, gaining familiarity with company procedures, industrial mechanical operations, scheduling, financial reporting, quality standards, and project execution expectations.

Chesterfield, Virginia – Warehouse & Distribution Center Construction

Support construction management operations on a major industrial warehouse and distribution center project while becoming familiar with our field leadership structure, project coordination procedures, reporting requirements, and operational standards.

These initial assignments are designed to familiarize experienced Project Managers with Byers Industrial Services' processes before transitioning into their leadership responsibilities on the Indiana project.

Once the Frankfort data center project begins in early 2027, the selected Project Manager will transfer to the Indiana jobsite.

Byers Industrial Services provides Project Managers with a company credit card for approved business-related travel expenses, including authorized travel associated with project assignments.

Key ResponsibilitiesProject Management & Leadership

Lead large-scale industrial mechanical construction projects from preconstruction and estimating through execution, commissioning, and final turnover.
Oversee Project Engineers, Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, subcontractors, and supporting project personnel.
Develop project execution strategies, manpower plans, construction schedules, and operational priorities.
Maintain accountability for project performance, contractual obligations, construction milestones, safety, quality, and profitability.
Serve as a primary point of contact for general contractors, owners, engineers, vendors, and company leadership.
Identify and resolve construction conflicts, operational challenges, and project risks while maintaining schedule and budget expectations.

Preconstruction, Estimating & Competitive Bidding

Independently estimate and competitively bid large-scale industrial mechanical construction projects, including data centers and mission-critical facilities.
Review mechanical drawings, specifications, bid packages, and contractual requirements to develop accurate project estimates.
Perform and oversee piping and equipment takeoffs, labor estimates, rigging requirements, equipment costs, subcontractor pricing, and material evaluations.
Prepare detailed project proposals, bid submissions, scopes of work, and preliminary construction budgets.
Evaluate manpower requirements, labor productivity, fabrication costs, material pricing, and construction schedules to establish competitive and profitable bids.
Identify scope gaps, construction risks, value engineering opportunities, and potential cost-saving measures during preconstruction.
Coordinate with ownership, executive leadership, vendors, subcontractors, and internal estimating personnel throughout the bidding process.
Support the transition of awarded projects from estimating and preconstruction into active construction operations.

Industrial Mechanical & Data Center Construction

Provide technical oversight and construction management for complex industrial mechanical systems and installations, including:

Industrial piping, process piping, and utility distribution systems.
Chilled water piping, cooling water distribution, and mission-critical data center cooling infrastructure.
HVAC equipment installation and associated mechanical infrastructure.
Pumps, heat exchangers, chillers, cooling towers, and major mechanical equipment.
Carbon steel, stainless steel, and specialty piping systems.
Pipe fabrication, welding, fittings, supports, hangers, and associated installations.
Mechanical equipment setting, leveling, alignment, anchoring, and assembly.
Millwright operations, industrial machinery installation, and equipment relocation.
Heavy rigging, crane coordination, equipment lifting, and placement operations.
Structural steel and equipment support installations associated with mechanical construction.
Conveyor systems, material handling equipment, and industrial process machinery.
Hydrostatic testing, pressure testing, flushing, system inspections, startup, commissioning, and final turnover.

Candidates must possess the technical expertise necessary to oversee these installations, evaluate construction progress, coordinate complex mechanical activities, and effectively direct field leadership.

Financial Management & Contract Administration

Develop and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, financial reports, and profitability projections.
Monitor labor productivity, material expenditures, fabrication costs, equipment expenses, subcontractor costs, and overall project financial performance.
Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, procurement activities, and contract documentation.
Evaluate project costs against established budgets and implement corrective measures when necessary.
Track project progress, cost-to-complete projections, and financial exposure.
Provide regular operational and financial updates to senior leadership.

Scheduling, Manpower & Field Coordination

Develop and maintain construction schedules, look-ahead schedules, and critical project milestones.
Coordinate workforce requirements, manpower allocation, and project staffing with field leadership and Talent Acquisition.
Oversee material procurement, equipment deliveries, fabrication schedules, subcontractor activities, and installation sequencing.
Conduct project meetings, field progress reviews, and coordination meetings with key stakeholders.
Maintain effective communication between field operations, project management, general contractors, and executive leadership.

Safety, Quality & Project Closeout

Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and project-specific requirements.
Coordinate with Safety and QA/QC personnel to maintain installation quality, welding standards, mechanical specifications, and applicable code compliance.
Oversee equipment inspections, weld inspections, pressure testing, commissioning activities, punch lists, and corrective actions.
Ensure accurate completion of as-built drawings, closeout documentation, and final project turnover requirements.

Required Qualifications

Extensive experience managing large-scale industrial mechanical construction projects is mandatory.
Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical Project Manager or in a comparable senior-level industrial mechanical construction management position.
Demonstrated ability to independently estimate, competitively bid, and develop proposals for large-scale industrial mechanical construction projects.
Experience preparing detailed mechanical material takeoffs, labor projections, equipment estimates, project budgets, and scopes of work.
Strong understanding of mechanical construction labor productivity, fabrication costs, material pricing, equipment expenses, and project profitability.
Demonstrated success managing substantial construction budgets, large field workforces, complex schedules, and multiple subcontractors.
Comprehensive technical knowledge of industrial piping, equipment installation, rigging, millwright operations, welding, fabrication, and mechanical construction methods.
Proven ability to oversee Superintendents, Foremen, Project Engineers, and supporting construction personnel.
Experience managing project financials, forecasting, contract administration, scheduling, and manpower requirements.
Ability to interpret mechanical construction drawings, P&IDs, equipment layouts, isometric drawings, specifications, and contractual documents.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, applicable mechanical codes, welding requirements, and industrial construction safety standards.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, construction scheduling software, and project management platforms.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to begin employment at an assigned project in Vineland, NJ or Chesterfield, VA before transitioning to Frankfort, IN.
Ability to work on-site and travel according to company and project requirements.
Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

7 or more years of mechanical construction project management experience, preferably involving large-scale industrial construction.
Direct Senior Project Management experience on large-scale data center or mission-critical construction projects.
Experience overseeing chilled water systems, major cooling equipment installations, process piping, and mission-critical mechanical infrastructure.
Experience managing multimillion-dollar mechanical construction projects with substantial manpower requirements.
Background in industrial pipefitting, millwright operations, rigging, welding, fabrication, or mechanical field leadership.
Familiarity with Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, or comparable construction management and estimating platforms.
OSHA 30 certification.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Total Annual Compensation: $150,000–$220,000

Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, technical expertise, estimating and bidding capabilities, project management background, and leadership qualifications.

Byers Industrial Services offers:

Competitive senior-level compensation package.
Long-term, full-time employment.
Health Insurance.
Dental Insurance.
Vision Insurance.
401(k) with Company Match.
Paid Time Off.
Paid Holidays.
Company credit card for approved business-related travel expenses.
Opportunities for career advancement and expanded leadership responsibilities.
Continued involvement in major industrial mechanical and data center construction projects.

Why Join Byers Industrial Services?

Byers Industrial Services continues to expand its presence in large-scale industrial construction, supporting projects across data centers, warehouse and distribution facilities, manufacturing operations, industrial processing facilities, and other technically demanding environments.

We are seeking experienced Senior Mechanical Project Managers who bring more than the ability to manage an awarded project. We want professionals who understand how to estimate and win work, develop effective project execution strategies, manage financial performance, lead construction teams, and deliver successful projects from start to finish.

This opportunity allows you to join our organization ahead of a major data center project, gain hands-on familiarity with our established operations, and transition into a key leadership position at our upcoming Frankfort, Indiana jobsite.

If you have a proven history of estimating, bidding, and managing large-scale industrial mechanical construction projects and are ready to take on a senior leadership role in data center construction, we encourage you to apply.

Byers Industrial Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $150,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year

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