Join our growing talent network for future Data Center construction projects and be part of delivering some of the industry's most complex and innovative infrastructure. While this role is not currently open, we're proactively connecting with top talent for upcoming project awards. By joining our pipeline, you'll be among the first considered for exciting opportunities with significant impact, career growth, and the chance to help shape next-generation facilities. AECOM is seeking a Lead Mechanical Project Manager to be based in Texas. Job responsibilities include and are not limited to the following: - Manages all mechanical activities associated with assigned project including but not limited to, pre-construction, design, phased construction, closeout coordination, commissioning, start-up and occupancy and warranty enforcement. - Serve as the primary mechanical point of contract between the client, GC's, EPC's, AECOM staff and project stakeholders. - Ensure alignment between mechanical infrastructure requirements and overall project objectives. - Oversee installation of mission-critical mechanical systems including, but not limited to: Chillers, CRAH and CRAC units, mechanical dry coolers, coolant system piping and pumps, air handling equipment. - Monitor contractor performance and conduct field inspections to verify installation quality, progress and conformance to contract specifications. - Coordinate mechanical milestones with electrical, civil, architectural, and commissioning teams. - May provide technical direction and guidance to others as needed as administers client and AECOM policies, maintains close interface with project team, and ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget, schedule and quality requirements. - Work with commissioning agents, GC's, EPC's and client to ensure successful commissioning activities, phased start-up and turnover of different portions of the buildings on-site. - Monitor construction work progress, process field construction documentation (RFI and submittal validation and logging), also provide engineering support and coordination of construction field activities with inspectors. - Coordinate with the general contractor on required meetings and attend all site-based meetings. - Coordinate project documentation with Project Controls (cost and schedule) reviewers. - Review and provide comments on submitted Pay Applications. - Work with client's OFCI firm to review and document condition of any off-site stored mechanical equipment including gathering all the necessary insurances and bill of sales for Owner supporting pay application review and approval on behalf of the Owner. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related field. - Fifteen years in Construction. - PMP , CCM , or equivalent certification. - Experience managing large-scale industrial, mission-critical or data center projects. - Knowledge of MEP systems, electrical distribution, cooling infrastructure, and critical facility operations. - Understanding of construction means and methods, project delivery processes, and contract administration. - Familiarity with commissioning processes and operational readiness planning and execution. - Experience managing mechanical scopes in excess of $100M in construction value. - Experience with cloud-based PMIS and project controls platforms. - Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills. Additional Information - Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. - Relocation is not available for this position. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.