Project Manager – Commercial HVAC Mechanical – Data Centers

Carrier is a global leader in healthy, safe, and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. With expertise across HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security, we innovate to improve lives while addressing critical industry challenges. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge, energy-efficient solutions that drive progress and sustainability.

As the demand for data centers grows exponentially, Carrier Commercial Service is uniquely positioned to support this expansion. Our solutions optimize cooling, monitoring, and protection for mission-critical environments, ensuring uptime, scalability, and energy efficiency.

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.

This position requires extensive travel, with several months spent on-site at each data center project across the country.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ 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:

• 8+ years of project management experience 
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering OR a Master’s/MBA.
• 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.

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