You will oversee mechanical contractors and crews building the advanced mechanical infrastructure for xAI's Data Centres , including large-scale HVAC and cooling systems, chilled water plants, condenser water systems, process piping, pumps, CRAC/CRAH units, cooling towers, and fire protection systems.
This is a full-time, onsite role based in Memphis, Tennessee, with relocation required depending on additional construction locations within the US.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinate mechanical installations including chilled water piping, condenser systems, HVAC equipment, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, ductwork, CRAC/CRAH units, and fire suppression systems for xAI Data Centres.
- Manage and schedule mechanical contractors, subcontractors, and on-site crews to deliver project milestones on time and to xAI's exacting quality and reliability standards.
- Ensure all contractors adhere to mechanical scope, delivering high-integrity cooling and process systems critical to data centre uptime, efficiency, and thermal management.
- Monitor daily progress of mechanical construction, maintaining detailed logs, red-line drawings, and as-built documentation for all mechanical infrastructure.
- Develop and enforce aggressive construction schedules while keeping the project on time and within budget.
- Champion and enforce xAI's safety program, building a zero-incident culture across all teams working around heavy mechanical equipment, pressurized systems, and elevated work.
- Supervise foremen and mechanical crews, fostering teamwork and accountability in a high-stakes mission-critical environment.
- Proactively resolve on-site challenges , material delays, technical conflicts, sequencing issues, and coordination with electrical/civil trades , with a strong focus on mechanical system reliability and code compliance.
- Conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance with local regulations, mechanical codes, safety protocols, and xAI's stringent quality standards.
- Prepare and present clear progress reports, mechanical construction metrics, and risk updates to senior leadership.
Basic Qualifications:
- 3+ years managing mechanical construction teams with strong emphasis on large-scale industrial or mission-critical mechanical projects.
- 3+ years of direct hands-on experience in mechanical installations including process piping, HVAC systems, chilled water plants, pumps, and cooling infrastructure , ideally on data centres, industrial processes, or heavy mechanical projects.
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Postsecondary diploma or degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or related field.
- Proven track record supervising mechanical construction for data centres, hyperscale facilities, or similar mission-critical environments.
- Familiarity with Memphis-area building codes, mechanical regulations (IMC, ASME, NFPA), and industrial permitting.
- Experience with construction management software (Procore, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Project, etc.) on complex infrastructure projects.
- Deep knowledge of mechanical construction critical paths, sequencing, and coordination with electrical/civil trades through commissioning and startup.
- Strong understanding of data centre mechanical specifications, redundancy requirements (N+1, 2N), energy efficiency, and cooling systems designed for 24/7 operation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead diverse crews under tight deadlines while maintaining collaboration and safety.
- Expert-level commitment to mechanical safety (pressure systems, LOTO, confined space) and history of building strong safety cultures on regulated sites.
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills for technically complex mechanical scenarios.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Project) for reporting and scheduling.
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