Mechanical Project Manager - Data Center
Fort Wayne, INFull-timePosted Jul 30, 2026
About Us
We are one of the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors in Indiana and among the preeminent specialty contractors in the nation. We specialize in a full range of new and retrofit construction for industrial, food processing, commercial, institutional, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and bio-fuel projects.
Job Summary
Shambaugh & Son is looking for a Mechanical Project Manager. In this role you will pre-plan and manage Mission Critical / Data Center construction projects. When this work is not available, you will work on hospital, healthcare, and other construction projects.#shambaugh #LI-TS #LI-onsiteEssential Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain up-to-date change order, subcontractor, RFI, and contingency logs.
- Review mechanical drawings and specifications looking for inconsistencies, thoroughness, potential issues, and to obtain an understanding of project.
- Prepare, review, approve, and submit material and equipment submittals.
- Manage sub-contractors, ensuring their work is being performed on-time and installed according to project details and specifications.
- Attend project coordination meetings to ensure our work is not being impeded, can be installed according to plan, and on time.
- Walk the site with stakeholders to review work and ensure we're in compliance with the design, and help implement any necessary remediation.
- Track equipment deliveries and help manage equipment installations and start-up.
- Participate in job tracking, manpower use, and earned value management reporting.
- Consistently submit accurate, timely, and complete estimates and change order quotations.
- Communicate with purchasing, subcontractors, and fabrication shops to secure schedule, scope and price.
- Promote and enforce a safe working environment
- Satisfy customers’ needs to develop repeat business.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Five years of Project Management, or Project Engineering experience preferred.
- Experience managing $1-5 million projects
- Knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems
- Experience monitoring labor performance and tracking progress.
- Knowledge in generating and updating construction schedules using MS Project.
- Ability to read plans for ordering material and estimating change orders.
- Ability to order, track, and expedite timely delivery of MEP items.
- Excellent communicator in both written and verbal forms.
- Self-motivated and capable of working under minimal supervision
- Highly customer oriented.
- Team player with the ability to motivate others.
- Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
- Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours, off shift, or on weekends when required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledAffirmative Action Policy
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