Job Title
Project Engineer / Assistant Manager / Manager – HVAC & Plumbing (Data Center / Mixed Use Projects)
Job Description Summary
This role is responsible for the design review, execution, coordination, testing, commissioning, and handover of HVAC and Plumbing systems across Data Center and Mixed-Use developments. The position ensures all mechanical services are delivered in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, statutory requirements, budget, and timelines.
Job Description
About the Role:
- Manage the execution, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of HVAC and Plumbing systems for Data Center and Mixed-Use developments.
- Review MEP designs, technical specifications, shop drawings, material submittals, and engineering calculations to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
- Oversee the implementation of HVAC systems including Chillers, Cooling Towers, CRAC/CRAH Units, Precision Cooling Systems, AHUs, FCUs, Ventilation Systems, Exhaust Systems, and Building Cooling Infrastructure.
- Manage Plumbing and Public Health Engineering (PHE) systems including water supply, drainage, sewage treatment, storm water systems, pumping stations, hot water systems, and utility networks.
- Coordinate with Design Consultants, Contractors, Project Management Teams, and Client Stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of mechanical services.
- Monitor construction progress, quality standards, safety compliance, resource deployment, and project schedules to ensure timely delivery.
- Conduct technical reviews and resolve engineering issues arising during installation, testing, and commissioning stages.
- Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, NBC, ASHRAE, IPC, NFPA, and applicable international design and performance standards.
- Participate in procurement activities including technical bid evaluations, vendor assessments, material approvals, and contractor selection.
- Lead testing, balancing, performance validation, integrated system testing, and commissioning activities for HVAC and Plumbing systems.
- Coordinate with Electrical, ELV, BMS, Fire Protection, Civil, and Architectural teams for interface management and system integration.
- Review project budgets and monitor mechanical package costs while identifying opportunities for value engineering and operational efficiencies.
- Prepare progress reports, commissioning documentation, handover packages, as-built records, and project closeout documentation.
- Support defect liability management and post-handover troubleshooting to ensure successful project operations.
About You:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Project Engineer: 3-7 years of experience in HVAC and Plumbing systems within Data Centers, Commercial Buildings, Mixed-Use Developments, Industrial Projects, or Large Residential Developments.
- Assistant Manager: 7-12 years of relevant experience managing HVAC and Plumbing packages on large-scale construction projects.
- Manager: 12-18 years of experience leading HVAC and Mechanical Services delivery across complex Data Center or Mixed-Use developments.
- Strong knowledge of Chilled Water Systems, Precision Cooling, Ventilation Systems, Hydronic Systems, Plumbing, Water Treatment, Pumping Systems, and Utility Infrastructure.
- Experience in Data Center Cooling Systems, Mission Critical Facilities, and Energy-Efficient Mechanical Systems will be highly preferred.
- Good understanding of BMS integration, controls, automation systems, and energy management platforms.
- Experience in testing, commissioning, integrated systems validation, and project handover procedures.
- Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering standards, codes, and statutory compliance requirements.
- Strong proficiency in design interpretation, technical reviews, project planning, and contractor management.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of sustainability practices, green building certifications, and energy optimization strategies is desirable.
Why join Cushman & Wakefield?
As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;
- Being part of a growing global company;
- Career development and a promote from within culture;
- An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.
We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.
That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.
We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.
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