Data Center Project Manager

Carrier • CAFLO: Carrier-Home Florida Remote Location, Remote City, FL, 33412 USA, IN

5d • $96,000 - $192,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Carrier is seeking a Project Manager to oversee its scope of work in data center construction projects. The role manages startup, commissioning, and field modifications of Carrier air- and water-cooled chillers, working with internal and external teams including engineering, factory operations, field service, commissioning authorities, general contractors, and subcontractors. Primary job sites are in the West South-Central United States, including Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and nearby areas. A regional home location is acceptable, but extensive travel for onsite construction project management outside the region may be required. The role requires travel up to 60% within the United States as business needs require.

The Project Manager leads project execution and customer coordination, interprets technical drawings, ensures compliance with project requirements and safety standards, manages changes and documentation, and oversees project financial performance. The annual salary range is $96,000 to $192,000, and the position is eligible for short-term cash incentives subject to plan requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of project management experience coordinating schedules, deliverables, and activities involving multiple stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and/or customers; or at least 4 years supporting mechanical, electrical, controls, commissioning, construction, or field service projects.
• At least 2 years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints and technical mechanical systems documents.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% within the United States as required by business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or a master's degree/MBA.
• Data center industry experience with water- or air-cooled chillers.
• Commercial HVAC expertise, including centrifugal chillers, Cooling Distribution Unit systems, and airside equipment.
• Project Management Professional certification.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification or experience with Building Automation Systems.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with customers through active listening and effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead startup, commissioning, and field modification processes for Carrier air- and water-cooled chillers in newly constructed data centers.
• Develop and manage project plans to meet schedules and budgets.
• Track and review key performance indicators to monitor project success.
• Conduct progress meetings with stakeholders to address design, material delivery, and labor schedules.
• Ensure projects meet or exceed booked profit margin goals.
• Work with project coordination to order and track chiller parts needed for warranty execution.
• Collaborate with sales, prime contractors, and end-users to fulfill project scope and deliverables.
• Represent Carrier as the primary liaison among the customer, commissioning authority, general contractor, and subcontractors.
• Resolve customer concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Interpret and apply mechanical, electrical, and architectural drawings to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Ensure adherence to industry codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Apply working knowledge of Building Automation System integration to ensure proper controls functionality.
• Manage the change order process to prevent scope creep and maintain project integrity.
• Forecast monthly revenue by estimating project completion costs.
• Manage project documentation, including warranty processing and factory-generated service information in collaboration with the Service Engineering team.
• Maintain rigorous job safety standards across projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness incentives.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; and purchased vacation.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage.
• Health Savings Account, Health Care Spending Account, and Dependent Care Spending Account.
• Tuition assistance.
• Short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED