[Remote] Data Center Project Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Carrier is a global provider of intelligent climate and energy solutions. The company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee data center construction projects, including the startup, commissioning, and field modification of air- and water-cooled chillers. The role coordinates with engineering, operations, field service, contractors, commissioning authorities, and customers while managing project schedules, budgets, compliance, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Lead startup, commissioning, and field modification 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 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 needed for warranty execution
- 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, 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
- Interpret and apply mechanical, electrical, and architectural drawings to ensure compliance with design specifications
- Ensure adherence to industry codes, standards, and project specifications
- Apply working knowledge of Building Automation System (BAS) integration to ensure proper controls functionality
- Manage the change order process, preventing scope creep and maintaining project integrity
- 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
Skills
- High school diploma or GED
- 5+ years of experience in project management coordinating project schedules, deliverables, and activities involving multiple stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and/or customers; OR 4+ years of experience supporting mechanical, electrical, controls, commissioning, construction, or field service projects
- 2+ years reading and interpreting blueprints and technical mechanical systems documents
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% of the time within the USA as required by business needs
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering; or a Master's degree/MBA
- Data center industry experience with water- or air-cooled chillers
- Commercial HVAC expertise, including centrifugal chillers, Cooling Distribution Unit systems, and airside equipment
- Projection Management Professional certification
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification or experience with Building Automation Systems
- 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
Benefits
- Short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Wellness incentives
- Retirement Benefits
- Paid vacation days, up to 15 days
- Paid sick days, up to 5 days
- Paid personal leave, up to 5 days
- Paid holidays, up to 13 days
- Birth and adoption leave
- Parental leave
- Family and medical leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Military leave
- Purchased vacation
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Health Savings Account
- Health Care Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
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