Mechanical Project Manager/Estimator

Compu Dynamics is North America's premier technology infrastructure design-build partner. We provide straightforward, smart solutions to meet today's challenges with tomorrow's demands in mind. We design, construct, and maintain some of the world's leading data center facilities.

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Project Manager/Estimator is responsible for overseeing the estimation and delivery of multiple, complex, engineered construction and service projects with a focus on AI-era liquid cooling systems. This role demands a proactive approach, consistently aligning with Compu Dynamics' customer-centric and service-driven culture. Key factors for success include delivering projects on time, maintaining high-quality standards, ensuring consistency and efficiency, and fostering long-term relationships that lead to repeat business from satisfied clients. This position requires a high level of autonomy and operates with minimal direct supervision.

Essential Functions:

Leadership & Technical Expertise
Provide leadership in mechanical systems on project management and estimating processes, methodology, and tools across multiple business units.
Offer mentorship and training to company staff, utilizing a comprehensive understanding of technical knowledge.

Practices & Tools Development

• Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to enhance and mature estimating and project management capabilities within the organization.

Conceptual Planning & Client Presentation

• Develop conceptual plans to be used for estimating and client presentations.
  Present both conceptual and detailed plans to clients, explaining equipment selection, system operation, and maintenance requirements.

Cost Estimating and Scope Development

• Develop detailed scopes of work based on conceptual designs and often minimal customer input.
  Prepare accurate cost estimates for liquid cooling system deployments and related services.
• Coordinate with other Estimating team members to create comprehensive solutions.
• Work with strategic partners and vendors to ensure precision and cost-competitiveness.

Marketing & Sales Support

• Support the Marketing and Sales teams in client identification and the pursuit of new mechanical installation opportunities.

Data Evaluation & Strategy Development

• Evaluate data and metrics to propose new strategies aimed at improving project delivery.
  Develop reports that provide external stakeholders with visibility into the project landscape.

Bid Preparation & Site Coordination

• Attend pre-bid meetings, conduct site inspections, and coordinate the RFI process.
  Collaborate with field managers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure accurate data collection for competitive bid generation.

Collaboration and Communication

• Foster collaboration with internal teams and conduct site visits as necessary to verify cost assumptions and assess site conditions.
  Attend and lead estimate review meetings to discuss and refine project cost estimates.

Documentation and Reporting

• Provide clear, timely and comprehensive documentation of estimates and related activities, ensuring transparency and accuracy in reporting.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols during operations, including vehicle and equipment use.
  Proactively report hazards and risks to maintain a safe and secure working environment for all staff.

• Determine safety requirements during the pre-bid kick-off meetings.

Specialization-Liquid Cooling:

• Employees with expertise in the design, deployment, or maintenance of liquid cooling systems are considered for specialized roles within our Project Management and Service teams for AI data center and high-performance computing projects.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Budget Development
• Expert knowledge of estimating practices, construction materials, and cost management.
  Ability to develop accurate estimates based on project specifications and scope.
  Proficiency in using estimating software and tools.
  Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Valid driver's license in good standing.

• Travel up to 30%.

Required Education & Experience:

• Current and relevant AI-era liquid cooling system design and installation expertise.

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field, or work experience that offers similar capabilities.

• 5+ years of Project Management and Estimating experience.

• Data Center design and/or construction experience

Compu Dynamics offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%, various voluntary benefits, Employer paid life insurance, 7 Holidays, paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Time Off, up to 4 weeks PTO after 60 days and you get your birthday off!

Compu Dynamics, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening, background/criminal check, and motor vehicle check.