EPC Project Manager / Mechanical Project Manager
Texas, USA – Site-Based
Contract - Six Months +
Negotiable Hourly Rate
An EPC Project Manager / Mechanical Project Manager is required to support the delivery of a major industrial cooling project in Texas. This is a hands-on, site-based contract opportunity for an experienced project management professional with a strong background in mechanical EPC, industrial construction, chilled-water systems or central utility plants.
The EPC Project Manager will act as the day-to-day project representative on site, coordinating contractors, engineering teams, equipment suppliers and client stakeholders to keep installation, construction and commissioning activities moving forward.
The position offers responsibility for coordinating complex mechanical systems, resolving practical site issues and supporting project delivery, with technical and engineering support from an established international team.
EPC Project Manager / Mechanical Project Manager Benefits:
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Negotiable hourly rate.
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Site-based contract assignment in Texas.
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Involvement in a major industrial cooling project.
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Engineering and technical support from an international project team.
The EPC Project Manager / Mechanical Project Manager Role:
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Coordinate day-to-day site activities, working closely with contractors, engineering consultants, equipment suppliers and client representatives.
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Oversee interfaces between engineering, equipment deliveries, mechanical installation, electrical works and commissioning.
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Monitor construction progress, contractor productivity, site readiness and installation sequencing.
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Maintain short-term project schedules, identify potential delays and escalate risks affecting project milestones.
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Manage technical queries, RFIs, submittals, site instructions and outstanding project actions.
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Identify potential scope changes and document associated cost and schedule implications for management review.
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Prepare progress reports, meeting minutes, action registers and project documentation.
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Support commissioning readiness, punch-list completion and final project handover.
EPC Project Manager / Mechanical Project Manager Requirements:
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Proven experience as an EPC Project Manager, Mechanical Project Manager or similar project delivery professional within US industrial construction or mechanical EPC projects.
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Approximately 10+ years of relevant industry experience, including several years managing site execution and client interfaces.
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Direct experience with industrial chilled-water plants, central utility plants, large chiller installations or comparable mechanical systems.
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Strong technical understanding of pumps, hydronic piping, valves, electrical interfaces, control systems and commissioning activities.
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Experience coordinating open-shop/non-union construction contractors, ideally within Texas or the Gulf Coast.
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Ability to interpret P&IDs, mechanical layouts, construction drawings and project schedules.
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Strong communication, contractor coordination and project reporting skills.
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Availability for sustained site-based work in Texas and authorization to work in the United States.
Desirable Experience:
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Industrial cooling systems within data centers, power generation, turbine inlet air cooling or mission-critical facilities.
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Previous experience working with international EPC engineering and construction teams.
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Knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or construction document management systems.
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OSHA 30 certification or Spanish language skills.
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Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline, although substantial relevant field experience will also be considered.