Mechanical Lead (m/f/d) Data Center Construction

Your Tasks

PORR is expanding its data center activities and is seeking a Mechanical Lead to manage mechanical site delivery on a large data center construction project.

The role covers mechanical installation, plant coordination, subcontractor management, technical interfaces, quality control, testing support, and commissioning readiness.

• Leadership of mechanical works on site, including cooling systems, chilled water, pipework, ventilation, CRAH/CRAC units, plant rooms, pumps, valves, supports, insulation, and fire protection interfaces.
• Coordination of mechanical subcontractors and verification of compliance with current drawings, specifications, and approved method statements.
• Review of mechanical drawings, technical submissions, procurement status, and installation details.
• Coordination of plant access, lifting routes, installation sequence, maintenance zones, and testing areas.
• Coordination of mechanical interfaces with electrical, CSA, BMS, controls, fire protection, and commissioning teams.
• Tracking of long‑lead equipment, testing readiness, flushing, pressure testing, balancing, and pre‑commissioning status.
• Coordination of inspections with QA/QC and completion of test records and handover documents.
• Safe control of mechanical works, including lifting, pressure testing, hot works, and permit requirements.

Your Profile

• Degree in mechanical engineering or comparable mechanical qualification.
• Minimum 8 years' mechanical construction experience on large projects.
• Experience in data center, mission‑critical, industrial, energy, or high‑tech projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooling systems, chilled water, ventilation, plant installation, pipework, valves, supports, testing, and commissioning interfaces.
• Good understanding of maintainability, access, water quality, leak prevention, and BMS/controls interfaces.
• Experience managing mechanical subcontractors and vendor packages.
• Relevant mechanical qualifications or construction licences desirable.
• Fluency in English; German or Polish language skills advantageous.

Your Benefits

There are many reasons to choose a job at PORR:

• Happiness – Membership in a highly motivated, collaborative team working together on challenging tasks and exciting projects.
• Career – Individual training and development opportunities to support long‑term professional goals.
• Extras – A wide range of additional benefits and discounts enhancing both everyday work and leisure time.
• Health – Regular health initiatives and comprehensive insurance coverage through PORR CARE+.
• Team Spirit – Strong team cohesion through company events, networking activities, and sports events.
• Job Security & Stability – A secure and stable position within a financially strong and well‑established construction group.
• Personal Development – Support for individual life phases, including sabbaticals and caregiving arrangements.