Commercial HVAC Mechanical Project Manager – Data Centers

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About this role:

Carrier Commercial Service is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to oversee commercial mechanical focused on data centers. 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 job site is located in Monroe Louisiana. However travel from a nearby regional home location is acceptablefor example Shreveport LA; Jackson MS; or Little Rock AR; etc. Please note that extensive travel with several months spent on-site at the project jobsite is required if the employee is not located in Monroe LA.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution & Management

• 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 work in 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 needing to be ordered for warranty execution.

Stakeholder & Customer Coordination

• 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.

Technical Expertise & Compliance

• Interpret and apply mechanical electrical and architectural drawings to ensure compliance with design specifications.

• Ensure adherence to industry codes standards and project specifications.

• Working knowledge of Building Automation System (BAS) integration ensuring proper controls functionality.

• Manage the change order process preventing scope creep and maintaining project integrity.

Financial & Operational Oversight

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

• 7 years of project management experience

• 5 years in mechanical installation building automation electrical installation or construction.

• 5 years experience with water- or air-cooled chillers

• 5 years of Commercial HVAC expertise including centrifugal chillers CDU systems and airside equipment.

• Travel Requirement: Up to 75% with extended stays at data center job sites nationwide.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints structural drawings and complex MEP (mechanical electrical plumbing) documents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical or Chemical Engineering OR a Masters/MBA.

• Data center industry experience with water- or air-cooled chillers.

• Commercial HVAC expertise including centrifugal chillers CDU systems and airside equipment.

• PMP certification

• LEED certification or experience with BACnet.

• 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.

Additional Information

• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Travel Requirement: Up to 75% with extended stays at data center job sites nationwide.

• Incentive eligible.
  
  
  
  
  

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