Mechanical Lead

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Employment Type: Contract

Sector: Data Centers / Mission Critical Construction

Contract: Long-term contract

Rate: $80–$110/hr + per diem

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The Opportunity

We are currently supporting the delivery of a major Data Center development in Lubbock, Texas and are looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Lead on a long-term contract basis.This is a site-focused position responsible for overseeing the mechanical construction scope,working closely with the General Contractor, subcontractors, engineering teams and wider project leadership.The successful candidate will have a strong construction background and be comfortable operating in a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground capacity while also managing project coordination, scheduling and contractor performance.Experience delivering large-scale Data Center, Mission Critical, Industrial, Power or similarly complex construction projects would be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical construction scope across the project.

• Provide day-to-day oversight of mechanical contractors and subcontractors.

• Maintain a strong field presence and monitor construction activities on site.

• Monitor installation progress, quality and compliance against project requirements.

• Coordinate mechanical activities with Electrical, CSA, Controls and other project disciplines.

• Manage interfaces between mechanical packages and the wider construction programme

.• Review construction schedules and monitor contractor progress against key milestones.

• Identify potential delays, constraints and construction risks and support mitigation plann

ing.• Participate in site walks, coordination meetings and contractor progress meetings.

• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs and relevant construction documentation.

• Identify constructability issues and work with engineering and construction teams to resolve them

.• Oversee the installation and coordination of major mechanical systems.

• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance.

• Work closely with the General Contractor and wider project team to ensure works remain aligned with programme requirements.

• Support testing, commissioning, turnover and project closeout activities.

• Provide clear reporting to project leadership regarding progress, risks, scheduling

and contractor performance.

Experience Required

• Strong mechanical construction background within Data Centers, Mission Critical,Industrial, Power, Renewable Energy or similarly complex projects.

• Previous experience overseeing mechanical contractors and subcontractors on

major construction projects.

• Strong understanding of mechanical construction and associated building systems.

• Experience with contractor management and construction project coordination.

• Good understanding of construction scheduling and project controls

.• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and technical document

ation.

• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and multidisciplinary coordination.

• Comfortable working directly in the field and engaging with contractors, trades and site supervision.

• Ability to identify construction issues and drive them through to resolution.

• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

• Data Center construction experience is highly desirable. xhyhwjd

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline ispreferred; however, candidates with significant relevant construction experience will also beconsidered.