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Highland Consulting Group · 1 day ago

Sr Project Manager - Mechanical (Data Center)

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$125K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

Highland Consulting Group is a national executive search firm specializing in recruiting top-tier construction talent. They are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Mechanical Project Manager to lead mechanical scopes on large-scale Data Center projects in Columbus, OH.

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Hiring Manager

David O'Connor

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of mechanical construction projects from award through turnover, with significant responsibility for Data Center scopes

Work closely with project schedulers to develop and maintain aggressive Data Center construction timelines

Prepare, estimate, and negotiate change orders, ensuring meticulous documentation and tracking

Manage mechanical budgets, approve expenditures, and maintain compliance with mission-critical financial requirements

Oversee subcontractor buyout and support procurement of specialized Data Center equipment and systems

Maintain close communication with owners, hyperscale clients, and engineering teams to ensure alignment on high-precision project goals

Ensure complete and accurate project documentation and manage close-out procedures

Conduct punch-list inspections with the superintendent and owner’s representatives, ensuring timely completion

Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat Data Center and commercial opportunities

Qualification

Mechanical Project ManagementData Center ProjectsBudget ManagementChange Order ManagementMechanical System CoordinationCross-Disciplinary LeadershipProject ControlsClient Relationship Management

Required

Minimum of 5 years' Mechanical Project Management experience on commercial, institutional, government, or preferably mission‑critical/Data Center projects exceeding $10 million

Proven ability to manage large project teams with a strong command of project controls and financial oversight

Strong skills in change order management, budgeting, and mechanical system coordination

Ability to lead highly technical, cross‑disciplinary meetings

Demonstrated track record of stability and successful project delivery