Sr. Mechanical Project Manager Columbus, OH (Data Center Focus)
About Us
Highland Consulting group is a national executive search firm specializing in recruiting toptier construction talent. With more than 75 years of experience, we excel at placing highimpact professionals with organizations that value expertise, leadership, and longterm success.
Position Overview
We are partnering with a premier Mechanical Contractor in Columbus, OH to identify a highly experienced Sr. Mechanical Project Manager with strong expertise in mechanical piping, plumbing, and HVAC/sheet metal systems.
This role places a major emphasis on largescale Data Center projects, one of the fastestgrowing and most competitive sectors in the Columbus market. The successful candidate will lead mechanical scopes on missioncritical facilities and large commercial, institutional, and light industrial projectsmany valued at $15 million+.
Columbus has become one of the country’s most active Data Center hubs, and this opportunity positions you at the center of that growth. Our client is known for its strong reputation, technical sophistication, and commitment to innovation, offering a highperformance environment with exceptional rewards.
Key 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 missioncritical 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 highprecision project goals.
- Ensure complete and accurate project documentation and manage closeout procedures.
- Conduct punchlist 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.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years’ Mechanical Project Management experience on commercial, institutional, government, or preferably missioncritical/Data Center projects exceeding $10 million.
- Proven ability to manage large project teams with a strong command of project controls and financial oversight.
- Experience working on fastpaced Data Center construction schedules strongly preferred.
- Strong skills in change order management, budgeting, and mechanical system coordination.
- Ability to lead highly technical, crossdisciplinary meetings.
- Demonstrated track record of stability and successful project delivery.
Benefits
Our client is committed to the health and wellbeing of their employees and offers an excellent compensation package, including:
- Competitive salary plus substantial bonus opportunities
- 401(k) contributions and profit sharing
- Comprehensive family healthcare
- Car allowance
- Relocation assistance as needed
Contact Us
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in pursuing this Data Center–focused leadership role in Columbus, please apply. For more information, feel free to contact me directly.
David O'Connor
Managing Director
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