Project Manager – Commercial HVAC Mechanical – Data Centers (Remote)

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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.

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.

Required 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