Position: Senior Construction Manager – Mechanical (Data Centers)
Location: Home Base: Central, NY (Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester) U.S. Project Sites (Travel Required; Regionally Based Candidates Preferred) – Travel to project sites across the United States (60–80%)
Reports To: Director of Construction / Project Executive
Ramboll in Americas
Ramboll has nearly 2,000 experts working across 50 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy and Planning & Urban Design. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Construction Manager to lead the delivery of mechanical systems on data center construction projects across the U.S. You will oversee the execution of all mechanical infrastructure—such as HVAC, chilled water, DX cooling, CRAH/CRAC systems, piping, and ductwork—ensuring compliance with design, schedule, quality, and client expectations. This leadership role plays a critical part in delivering mission-critical infrastructure safely and efficiently, supporting high-availability environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Mechanical Field Leadership
- Lead field execution of mechanical systems including chilled water plants, air handling units, CRAHs/CRACs, ductwork, hydronic piping, pumps, and BMS controls.
- Ensure systems are installed per design, meet operational performance criteria, and adhere to commissioning and startup standards.
- Collaborate with design engineers, trade partners, and client representatives to drive constructability and system integration.
Construction Planning & Coordination
- Develop mechanical installation strategies aligned with critical milestones and overall construction schedule.
- Manage subcontractor performance through daily coordination, lookahead scheduling, and logistics planning.
- Ensure timely delivery, handling, and installation of long-lead mechanical equipment and prefabricated systems.
Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance
- Oversee the review and coordination of submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and field changes for mechanical scope.
- Perform field inspections and QA/QC checks to ensure code compliance, alignment with specifications, and industry best practices.
- Support mechanical system commissioning activities and ensure readiness for functional and integrated testing.
Client & Stakeholder Interface
- Serve as the primary site representative for all mechanical construction issues, decisions, and updates.
- Provide technical guidance to the client team and keep stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and mitigation efforts.
- Participate in project status meetings, design clarifications, and punch list resolution efforts.
Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
- Promote and enforce safety procedures including confined space entry, elevated work platforms, and hot work protocols.
- Conduct mechanical safety reviews and ensure adherence to company and client-specific EHS standards.
- Identify mechanical scope-related risks and lead proactive issue resolution to maintain schedule and budget adherence.
Leadership & Team Development
- Mentor mechanical coordinators, field engineers, and junior superintendents.
- Foster collaboration between mechanical, electrical, and general trades to improve integration and system performance.
- Lead mechanical trade meetings and commissioning coordination sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of construction experience with at least 5 years focused on large-scale data centers, industrial projects or mission-critical mechanical systems.
- In-depth understanding of HVAC system design, hydronics, airflow systems, energy efficiency strategies, and high-reliability design.
- Familiarity with ASHRAE standards, local building codes, and best practices for uptime and performance in Tier III/IV environments.
- Skilled in reading mechanical one-lines, P&IDs, piping layouts, coordination drawings, and system performance specs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- OSHA 30 certification or equivalent.
- LEED AP, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or mechanical commissioning-related credentials.
- Experience with BMS systems, integration with electrical systems, and system-level redundancy strategies.
- Proficiency in Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Bluebeam, Navisworks, or similar digital construction tools.
Personal Attributes:
- Proactive leader with strong mechanical systems knowledge and an ability to drive collaboration and problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
- Excellent communicator with a high level of professionalism in both client and field team interactions.
- Detail-oriented and hands-on, with a commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.
Why Join Ramboll?
As a leader in sustainable and high-performance infrastructure, Ramboll offers Senior Electrical Construction Managers the opportunity to work on some of the most advanced data center projects in the world. You’ll join a collaborative team committed to excellence, innovation, and safety—empowering you to drive impactful results in the digital infrastructure space
Work at the heart of sustainable change
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.
Ready to join us?
Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.
We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.
Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.
Where People Flourish
Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us with such requests.
Salary Transparency
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalU.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this positionis $114,658 - 143,322 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.
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