Project Manager - Data Center Market

Evapco•Taneytown, MD

2d•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The position will be part of EVAPCO’s newly created Data Center Business unit, which is experiencing tremendous growth. The Data Center market is rapidly evolving and growing to support the exponential demand for AI. This market growth has resulted in significant heat rejection requirements, which is supported by EVAPCO’s full spectrum of heat rejection technologies, which include fully evaporative products such as open cooling towers and closed-circuit coolers, hybrid closed circuit coolers to balance energy and water efficiency, and dry and adiabatic coolers to maximize on water savings. All of these products have applicability to Data Center applications depending on the project and site constraints. It is the responsibility of the Data Center Business Unit to manage all aspects of data center projects including equipment selection, discussions with consultants and end users, sales negotiations, order entry and project execution. EVAPCO’s share in the Data Center market continues to grow, and as more projects are secured, a detail oriented, organized and self-motivated Project Manager is required to execute projects per their defined objectives, while effectively communicating with all associated stakeholders and managing schedules to the customer’s expectations. The Project Manager will manage multiple Data Center projects/contracts simultaneously. Responsibilities include involvement with the internal and external sales teams to understand project scope and equipment selection, terms of supply and project timeline, after which they will oversee the entire project from order booking to shipment, start-up and commissioning. The Project Manager will coordinate with all teams internally and directly with the customer, site teams, contractors, consulting engineers, and all parties associated with project execution. At EVAPCO, the people make the difference. As a privately-held employee-owned company, you share in the ownership of the business; each employee has a stake in the company’s success, and the company has a stake in each employee’s success. Your engagement and commitment to the business, our customers and each other are recognized and rewarded.

Requirements

College degree in Business, Business Management, Construction, Construction Management or Engineering, along with minimum 5 years of related work experience preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of project management and the duties outlined above.
Possess good computer skills and working knowledge of MS software tools.
Travel requirements approximately 35%.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Industrial Refrigeration, Commercial & Industrial HVAC, construction, or related field desired.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain clearly defined project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address potential project risks.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including timelines and milestones, to ensure timely completion, in collaboration with stakeholders.
Lead and coordinate projects with cross-functional project teams, including sales, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality, shipping and field service.
Collaborate with procurement to encourage development and maintenance of relationships with vendors and subcontractors, ensuring they meet project requirements and timelines.
Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, including clients, upper management, and project team members, to provide updates and address concerns.
Generate and present project progress reports, highlighting key metrics, milestones achieved, and any issues or delays.
Work with corporate quality to ensure that all project deliverables meet the company's quality standards and client specifications.
Collaborate with engineering, quality and manufacturing to ensure that all project activities comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
Identify and resolve project issues and conflicts promptly with the associated stakeholders to keep the project on track.
Make informed decisions with buy-in from upper management as needed to guide the project towards successful completion.
Ensure that all project deliverables are completed to the satisfaction of the client and the company.
Compile and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, project schedules etc.
Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement in future projects.
Participate and provide oversight on performance testing and commissioning of Evapco’s products per project requirements to ensure they meet design specifications and client expectations.

Benefits

The salary range consists of base pay and most recent profit-sharing bonus amounts
Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
(k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Bereavement Pay
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
Paid Sick Leave
Long Term Disability