Mechanical Scope Leadership
Lead and manage all mechanical aspects of data center projects from design development through construction, commissioning, and handover.
Provide technical governance and assurance to ensure alignment with client standards, operational requirements, and project objectives.
Act as the primary technical authority for mechanical systems within the PMC delivery team.
Design Review & Technical Approvals
Review and provide technical input on mechanical designs, specifications, calculations, layouts, and schematics.
Review and comment on shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and installation procedures.
Ensure mechanical designs comply with applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and data center best practices.
Support resolution of design queries and technical clarifications during construction.
Contractor & Consultant Coordination
Coordinate closely with mechanical contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary consultants.
Provide on-site technical oversight to ensure works are executed in accordance with approved designs and quality standards.
Participate in technical workshops, coordination meetings, and site progress reviews.
Manage interfaces between mechanical systems and other disciplines including electrical, ICT, controls, fire protection, and civil works.
Support timely resolution of construction, technical, and interface-related issues.
Construction Oversight, Testing & Commissioning
Monitor mechanical installation, testing, and commissioning activities on site.
Review and approve inspection and test plans (ITPs), factory acceptance tests (FATs), site acceptance tests (SATs), and commissioning procedures.
Support integrated systems testing (IST), including full-load and resilience testing where applicable.
Verify mechanical system performance against redundancy, reliability, and operational criteria.
Support readiness-for-operations activities and transition to facilities and operations teams.
Risk, Quality & Safety Support
Identify mechanical-related risks and support development of mitigation measures.
Ensure compliance with quality assurance processes, safety requirements, and statutory regulations.
Participate in safety reviews, audits, and incident investigations related to mechanical works.
Support close-out of non-conformances, defects, and punch list items prior to handover.
3. Technical Expertise (Data Center Focus)
Data center and mission-critical mechanical systems delivery.
Cooling technologies including CRAC/CRAH units, chilled water systems, DX systems, free cooling, and liquid cooling solutions.
HVAC systems, airflow management, and hot aisle / cold aisle containment strategies.
Mechanical redundancy architectures (N, N+1, 2N, distributed systems).
Heat rejection systems including cooling towers, dry coolers, and adiabatic systems.
Interface with fire protection and life safety systems.
Compliance with Uptime Institute Tier I–IV standards.
Knowledge of relevant codes and standards including ASHRAE, NFPA, and applicable local regulations.
4. Qualifications & Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
Experience
15-20 years of overall experience in mechanical engineering or mechanical systems delivery.
Direct experience on data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
Proven experience supporting full lifecycle delivery from design through commissioning and handover.
Professional Certifications (Preferred, Not Mandatory)
Chartered Engineer (CEng), Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent.
Data center–specific certifications (e.g., Uptime Institute ATD, CDCP).
Commissioning or HVAC-related certifications are an advantage.
5. Core Competencies
Strong technical judgment and attention to detail.
Effective contractor coordination and interface management skills.
Clear and confident communication with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
Practical problem-solving and technical decision-support capability.
Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-risk, mission-critical delivery environments.
Proactive, collaborative, and delivery-focused mindset.
Location
Gandhinagar - GJ
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
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