Regional Project Manager - Data Centers

Daikin Applied Americas•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Daikin Applied, a leading HVAC company, is seeking a Regional Project Manager – Data Centers to be based in the Denver area. This role will plan, direct, and coordinate activities for data center projects, ensuring they are completed within the specified time and budget. The position will initially focus on Daikin Applied’s significant growth in Colorado's data center sector, with future responsibilities expanding to new regional projects across the West. The ideal candidate will work on new construction Data Center job sites in Denver and travel 50-75% within the West Region (including CA, CO, ID, NV, WA, WY and the province of British Columbia).

Requirements

4+ years related experience with a combination of Commercial HVAC work and/or Data Centers.
Bachelor’s degree in a relatable field. Additional work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Interest, knowledge and ability to navigate working on a construction site to support the installation, start up and warranty of commercial HVAC systems and services.
New construction project management experience related to mechanicals, specifically chiller installation and commissioning.
Flexibility to work outside normal work hours/weekends, as required.
50% - 75% travel.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with Data Center Solutions.
Proficient knowledge of HVAC designs, applications, and energy saving solutions.
Project Management Certification such as PMP, PMI, Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

Directs all phases of data center projects, from initial planning through final warranty and maintenance, ensuring seamless coordination between stakeholders and adherence to project timelines and budgets.
Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
Establishes fulfillment budget for assigned projects by revising the original estimate based on validated project scope.
Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the forecasted cost at completion.
Responsible for project cash-flow management: progress billing, collections support and monitoring, and resource management.
Develops detailed project plans, staffing strategies, and schedules, working closely with National Account Managers and project teams to allocate resources effectively and achieve project goals.
Supervises the preparation of plans and specifications for the design/installation of solutions in buildings.
Creates and makes revisions to project schedules including: generating tasks, estimates, dependencies; milestones, Project Analysis.
Obtains acceptance and timely sign-off of the project by the customer.
Responsible for the successful transition of warranty to the service process.
Ensures projects comply with all regulatory requirements and safety standards, collaborating with governmental agencies and safety managers to maintain a safe working environment throughout project execution.
Implements risk analysis and mitigation strategies, reviews project status reports, and adjusts plans as needed to optimize project efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Ensures compliance with internal contracting processes.
Responsible for change order management by recommending solutions, facilitating quotes and closing orders.
Prepares comprehensive proposals detailing project scope, milestones, and billing schedules, and delivers regular progress reports to management and clients to maintain transparency and manage expectations.
Establishes and maintains strong relationships with customers, contractors, and internal teams, resolving issues promptly to uphold customer satisfaction and ensure successful project outcomes.
Responsible for timely completion of assigned projects and customer satisfaction.
Communicates with customers and their representatives, including building owners, mechanical contractors, other trades, subcontractors, and field support staff.
Meets with contractors and owners to discuss scope of project; budgets; performance; and close-out.