180 Engineering · 2 weeks ago
Data Center Project Leader
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$30/hr - $34/hr180 Engineering is seeking a Data Center Project Leader to provide functional management and technical leadership for on-site field work. The role involves leading field crews, ensuring projects are executed safely and on schedule while maintaining documentation and customer service for high-purity gas and fluid systems in large-scale data center projects.
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Hiring Manager
Matthew Armintrout
Responsibilities
Manage project activities and personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budget
Establish work plans and staffing for each phase of the job, including personnel and required resources (e.g., propane, waste tanks)
Delegate work, set expectations, and monitor activities of technicians per project
Demonstrate leadership qualities to lead crews and effectively communicate with clients
Serve as a mentor to Associate Technicians and Field Technicians
Execute processes including derouging, bio-cleaning, hydrostatic and pneumatic testing, and system drying to dewpoint
Manage gross profit for assigned jobs
Perform pH neutralization, calibration, and testing methods
Facilitate 10-minute safety talks and monthly safety training
Troubleshoot equipment failures and resolve mixture-related issues
Work with various chemicals including citric, caustic, and other hazardous chemicals
Calculate, install, and operate specialized equipment; set up skids and hoses to optimize flow and chemical contact
Complete Pre-Job Hazard Analyses (PJHA)
Load and unload company vehicles with appropriate equipment and chemicals for job assignments
Drive company vehicles including trucks, sprinter vans, and forklifts
Complete all required safety training
Assist other technicians, project leaders, or customers as needed
Maintain work areas to CEO (Clean, Efficient, Organized) / 5S standards
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED strongly preferred
Experience leading teams in project-based environments (e.g., superintendent, shift supervisor, team lead, associate superintendent)
Experience with flow systems including pumps, flushing, and chemical cleaning of piping
Experience with systems such as hydronic piping (HVAC), water treatment, drinking water lines, oil & gas flushing, or purging
Ability to read and understand work instructions, documents, correspondence, and memos
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to operate and lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to don appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (rates, ratios, percentages)
Moderate computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Possess a valid Class “C” driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Approximately 80% travel required, including extensive overnight travel by land and/or air
Willing and able to work significant overtime, including holidays, weekends, and short-notice call-ins
30–50% of work shifts may require night work
Exposure to moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes, smoke, toxic chemicals, and strong odors
Noisy, wet, humid, or poorly lit environments at times
Work on ladders, rooftops, scaffolding, bucket trucks, and in confined spaces
Physical requirements include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and use of hands and fingers
Preferred
OSHA 30 certification preferred
Technical training or Associate's Degree preferred
HAZWOPER and Confined Space certifications preferred
Benefits
Health insurance eligibility on 1st day of employment (Medical, Dental)
401k after 6 months of employment
Accrued Paid Time Off
Company
180 Engineering
180 Engineering is a recruiting company that offers staffing, job placements, and talent acquisition services for various industries.
Founded in 2008
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Joe Coletta
CEO
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