Data Center Project Manager

Carrier•Hubbard, SC

5d•$96,000 - $192,000

About The Position

Carrier is seeking a Project Manager to oversee its scope of work on data center construction projects. The role is responsible for 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 surrounding areas. Travel from a nearby regional home location is acceptable; extensive travel for onsite construction project management outside this geography may also be required. The position requires willingness to travel up to 60% within the United States as business needs require. The Project Manager develops and manages project plans and budgets, monitors project performance, coordinates stakeholders and customers, ensures technical and code compliance, oversees change orders and project documentation, forecasts revenue, and maintains job safety standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience in project management coordinating schedules, deliverables, and activities involving multiple stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and/or customers; alternatively, at least 4 years of experience 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% of the time 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 and ensure schedules and budgets are met.
Track and review key performance indicators to monitor project success.
Conduct progress meetings with stakeholders and 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.
Serve as Carrier’s primary liaison with customers, commissioning authorities, general contractors, and subcontractors.
Resolve customer concerns professionally and in a 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.