Project Manager - Data Center

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Where is the work:

Field-based: Work is conducted on-site at customer locations.

 

 

Job Description

 Project Manager – Data Centre Cooling / HVAC / Chillers

Job Summary

The Project Manager – Data Centre Cooling / HVAC / Chillers is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of mission-critical cooling infrastructure projects for data centres. This role focuses on HVAC plants, chiller systems, precision cooling, chilled water networks, controls integration, and related mechanical infrastructure to ensure high availability, energy efficiency, and compliance with project, safety, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of data centre cooling and HVAC chiller projects, from design review through commissioning and handover.
• Manage projects involving chillers, CRAH/CRAC/Fan wall units, Liquid cooling, CDU units  chilled water systems, condenser water systems, pumps, cooling towers or dry coolers, piping networks, valves, insulation, and controls.
• Coordinate with design consultants, MEP teams, OEMs, controls teams, contractors, and data centre operations stakeholders.
• Review mechanical and HVAC design drawings, equipment layouts, P&IDs, technical specifications, BOQs, and method statements.
• Oversee installation, testing, balancing, flushing, pressure testing, commissioning, and integrated system validation of cooling systems.
• Ensure proper sequencing and execution in live or partially live mission-critical environments with minimal operational risk.
• Manage interfaces between HVAC/mechanical systems and electrical, BMS, EPMS, fire protection, and building management systems.
• Track project scope, cost, timelines, risks, change orders, and contractor performance.
• Drive vendor and contractor alignment on equipment delivery, installation quality, commissioning readiness, and defect closure.
• Ensure compliance with EHS standards, statutory requirements, site safety rules, and company policies.
• Support energy-efficient design and execution practices, including optimization of plant performance, redundancy, and reliability.
• Prepare and present project reviews, site progress updates, risk registers, and executive status reports.
• Lead project closeout activities, including as-built documentation, O&M manuals, training, snag closure, and final handover.

 

 

Key Deliverables

• Project execution plan for cooling/HVAC/Chillers scope
• Detailed project schedule and milestone tracker
• Mechanical scope tracker and interface matrix
• Equipment and material delivery tracker
• Installation and commissioning readiness reports
• Risk and mitigation register
• Testing, balancing, and commissioning documentation
• As-built drawings and O&M documentation
• Handover and project closure reports

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 is preferred.
• Additional certifications in HVAC, chiller systems, data centre design, commissioning, or EHS are advantageous.

Experience

• Typically 8–15 years of experience in HVAC/mechanical project execution, with strong exposure to mission-critical or data centre environments.
• Proven experience delivering projects involving central chiller plants, precision cooling systems, chilled water distribution, and mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience working with live critical facilities, high-availability environments, or phased retrofit/upgrade projects is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to data centre cooling standards, redundancy concepts, and uptime/reliability expectations is desirable.

Technical Knowledge

• Chiller systems and plant design
• Precision air conditioning and data hall cooling
• CRAH/CRAC/Fan wall unit / CDU/ Liquid cooling  systems
• Chilled water and condenser water systems
• Pumps, AHUs, piping, valves, and heat exchangers
• Cooling towers, dry coolers, and related auxiliaries
• HVAC controls, BMS, and integrated monitoring
• Data centre Testing and commissioning procedures
• Energy efficiency, load calculations, and plant optimization
• Mechanical system redundancy and resilience in mission-critical environments

Required Skills

• Project planning and execution
• Contractor and vendor management
• Technical review of HVAC/mechanical submissions
• Cost and budget control
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Commissioning coordination
• Stakeholder communication
• Problem-solving in critical operating environments
• Schedule tracking and reporting
• Change management and commercial coordination

Preferred Competencies

• Strong understanding of mission-critical cooling reliability
• Ability to manage shutdowns, tie-ins, and retrofit works in live sites
• Strong ownership and execution discipline
• Detail-oriented approach to quality and commissioning
• Good cross-functional coordination skills
• Ability to balance technical, operational, and commercial priorities

Working Relationships

• Data Centre Operations Team
• Mechanical/HVAC Engineering Team
• Electrical and Controls Teams
• BMS/EPMS Integrators
• OEMs and Equipment Vendors
• MEP Consultants, PMC
• Site Contractors and Commissioning Teams
• Procurement, Finance, EHS, and Quality Teams
• Customers, Developers, and Facility Stakeholders

 

Typical KPIs

• On-time completion of HVAC/cooling/Chiller project milestones
• Budget adherence for mechanical scope
• Safety performance and zero incident execution
• First-time-right installation and commissioning quality
• Cooling system reliability at handover
• Defect and punch-point closure on schedule
• Documentation completeness and handover quality
• Customer satisfaction and operational readiness

 

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.