HVAC Project Manager - Data Center SupportPosition SummaryThe HVAC Project Manager is responsible for managing assigned projects within the Data Center HVAC portfolio, serving as the primary leader for planning, execution, and successful completion of highly complex mechanical and HVAC projects.
This role coordinates communication among customers, sales teams, subcontractors, vendors, and field operations to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining strong customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities- Lead all phases of HVAC projects from project turnover through final closeout.
- Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
- Coordinate activities between customers, sales teams, service operations, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Monitor project financial performance, including revenue, margins, forecasting, billing, and cost control.
- Manage project risks, issues, and change orders while maintaining project profitability.
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies, contractual requirements, and industry standards.
- Conduct regular project review meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversee equipment procurement, material deliveries, site logistics, and subcontractor performance.
- Support field teams by resolving technical, scheduling, and operational challenges.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, schedules, and customer communications.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate project commissioning, startup activities, punch list completion, and project closeout.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
- 5+ years of experience managing HVAC, mechanical, critical environment, or data center projects.
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems, chilled water systems, controls, commissioning, and construction processes.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and subcontractors.
- Strong leadership, communication, and customer relationship skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting mission-critical facilities or data centers.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.
- Knowledge of critical cooling systems, redundancy strategies, and data center infrastructure.
- Experience working with commissioning agents, consulting engineers, and general contractors on large-scale projects.
Success Measures- Safe project execution with zero safety incidents.
- On-time project completion and schedule adherence.
- Achievement of project margin and profitability targets.
- High customer satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
- Strong collaboration across sales, operations, engineering, and field teams.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $80,000.00 - 140,000.00 USD Annual. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
