Mechanical Project Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead the delivery of mechanical infrastructure projects supporting Firebird AI's AI data center.

This role is responsible for managing the execution of critical mechanical systems, including cooling infrastructure, HVAC systems, chilled water systems, heat rejection systems, plumbing, fire protection, and other mission-critical facility systems. You will coordinate contractors, consultants, vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with Engineering, Infrastructure, Facilities, Construction, and Operations teams, you will play a key role in building reliable and scalable mechanical infrastructure for high-performance AI computing environments.

What You'll Do

Mechanical Project Delivery

• Lead the planning and execution of mechanical infrastructure projects across the AI data center campus.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate mechanical installation, testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.
• Ensure project milestones are achieved while maintaining quality, safety, and reliability standards.
• Support the delivery of mission-critical cooling systems designed for high-density AI workloads.

Mechanical Systems Coordination

• Coordinate activities related to HVAC systems, chilled water systems, cooling distribution, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, heat exchangers, cooling towers, and other mechanical infrastructure.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, method statements, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical design consultants, contractors, commissioning teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure mechanical systems are designed and installed according to project requirements and operational standards.
• Resolve technical issues that may impact project execution, system performance, or commissioning activities.

Contractor & Vendor Management

• Coordinate mechanical contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers throughout project execution.
• Monitor contractor performance, installation quality, and project progress.
• Support procurement activities, equipment selection, and material delivery planning.
• Manage RFIs, technical submittals, change orders, and engineering clarifications.

Commissioning & Quality Assurance

• Support mechanical testing, commissioning, and validation of critical facility systems.
• Coordinate functional performance testing and ensure systems meet design requirements.
• Participate in inspections, quality reviews, and acceptance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and project specifications.

Risk & Safety Management

• Identify mechanical project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Support HSE requirements throughout construction and commissioning activities.
• Ensure safe execution of mechanical works within an operational data center environment.

Reporting

• Prepare project status reports covering progress, risks, costs, and schedules.
• Monitor project milestones, contractor performance, and delivery timelines.
• Escalate risks, delays, technical challenges, and resource requirements.
• Support executive reporting and project governance activities.

What We're Looking For

• Experience managing mechanical construction or infrastructure projects, preferably in data centers, industrial facilities, or other mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, cooling infrastructure, chilled water systems, pumps, heat exchangers, and critical mechanical systems.
• Experience managing mechanical contractors, consultants, and engineering teams.
• Knowledge of mechanical commissioning, testing, and construction processes.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary M&E teams and coordinating interfaces between mechanical and electrical systems.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience working on hyperscale data centers or AI infrastructure projects.
• Experience with high-density cooling solutions for GPU-based computing environments.
• Familiarity with international data center standards and commissioning practices.
• Experience with large-scale construction projects involving complex mechanical systems.