Project Manager Louisiana
About The Position
Carrier is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to oversee our scope of work in data center construction projects. This role is responsible for the startup, commissioning, and warranty management of Carrier air- and water-cooled chillers. The Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, commissioning authorities, general contractors, and subcontractors. The primary job sites are located in the West South-Central region of the United States including Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana and the surrounding area. Travel from a nearby regional home location is acceptable. Please note that extensive travel for onsite construction project management outside this geography may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 5+ years of project management experience, or 4+ years in mechanical installation, building automation, electrical installation, or construction.
- 2+ years reading and interpreting blueprints, and technical mechanical systems documents.
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.
- Projection Management Professional certification.
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification or experience with Building Automation Systems
- Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong ability to build rapport and trust with customers through active listening and effective solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead startup, commissioning, and warranty processes for Carrier air- and water-cooled chillers in newly constructed data centers.
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, ensuring schedules and budgets are met.
- Track and review key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor project success.
- Conduct progress meetings with stakeholders, addressing design, material delivery, and labor schedules.
- Ensure all projects meet or exceed booked profit margin goals.
- Work with project coordination to order and track all chiller parts needed for warranty execution.
- Collaborate with sales, prime contractors, and end-users to fulfill project scope and deliverables.
- Serve as the primary liaison representing Carrier between the customer, commissioning authority (CxA), general contractor, and subcontractors, ensuring smooth communication and project progression.
- Provide professional, timely resolution for customer concerns, ensuring satisfaction with all aspects of project execution.
- 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 (BAS) integration to ensure proper controls functionality.
- Manage the change order process, preventing scope creep and maintaining project integrity.
- Accurately forecast monthly revenue by estimating project completion costs.
- Manage project documentation, including warranty processing and factory-generated service information in collaboration with our Service Engineering team.
- Maintain rigorous job safety standards across all projects.
Benefits
- Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
- Retirement Benefits
- Time off and Leave: 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; purchased vacation
- Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
