Project Manager / Owner's Representative - Data Center Mechanical Engineering SME

Description

The role is a senior owner's representative position covering mission-critical data center projects from planning and design through construction, commissioning and handover. The holder acts as a trusted adviser to clients and provides technical leadership on mechanical systems.

The goal is to deliver projects safely, on schedule and within budget, aligned with operational, reliability and performance targets. You will work closely with clients, designers, contractors and commissioning teams while managing risk and keeping quality high.

The company is a global professional services firm with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. It works across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, offering programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls, procurement, net zero and digital solutions. It is majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., with partners holding a significant minority interest.

Responsibilities

• Represent the client's interests in every phase of data center development and delivery.
• Give subject matter expertise on mechanical systems such as HVAC, cooling plants, CRAH/CRAC units, chilled water and related infrastructure.
• Review mechanical designs, specifications, calculations and technical submittals against project requirements.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risks and stakeholder communication.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors and commissioning providers.
• Track construction progress, quality, safety and adherence to project standards.
• Lead technical problem-solving and support value engineering initiatives.
• Support testing, commissioning, startup and turnover so the facility is ready to operate.
• Identify project risks early and put mitigation plans in place to protect delivery.
• Prepare regular project reports and executive-level updates for clients and stakeholders.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years delivering mission-critical, data center, industrial or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of data center mechanical systems, cooling technologies and redundancy strategies.
• Experience as an Owner's Representative, Project Manager, Design Manager or mechanical engineering lead.
• A track record of managing cross-functional teams, consultants and contractors.
• Familiarity with commissioning, testing and operational readiness processes.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and support projects across multiple locations.
• PMP, PE, CxA or other relevant professional certifications are preferred.
• SOX control responsibilities may form part of the role and must be followed where they apply.
• On-site presence and requirements may change based on client needs.

Conditions

The company is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Applicant information is kept confidential in line with EEO guidelines.

No recruitment agency working with the company will ask candidates to pay a fee at any point in the process.

Benefits

• The company offers a flexible working environment that supports work-life balance and a healthy, productive way of working.
• Employees have the opportunity and voice to influence change.