Data Center Project Manager - Remote

Carrier; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Time off and leave

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to oversee data center construction projects in Canada. The role covers startup, commissioning, and field modifications of Carrier air- and water-cooled chillers, requiring close collaboration with engineering, factory operations, field service, and general contractors.

The position involves working across multiple sites with potential extensive travel (up to 60%), and is a fixed-term assignment of 18-24 months.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management coordinating project schedules, deliverables, and activities involving multiple stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and/or customers.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead startup, commissioning, and field modification processes for Carrier air- and water-cooled chillers in data centers.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, ensuring schedules and budgets are met.
• Track and review 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.

Skills

Project management

Blueprints reading

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Master's degree/MBA

Job description

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media @Carrier.

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media @Carrier.

Job Description

About This Role

Carrier is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to oversee our scope of work in data center construction projects. This role is responsible for the startup, commissioning, and field modifications of Carrier air- and water-cooled chillers. The Project Manager will work closely with internal and external teams including engineering, factory operations, field service, commissioning authorities, general contractors, and subcontractors.

The primary job sites are located in the Alberta Canada providence . Please note that extensive travel for onsite construction project management outside this geography may be required.

This is a Fixed Term position that is 18-24 Months.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Management

• 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.

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, 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.
• 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.

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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Pay Range

The expected base salary range for this role is between $110,500.00 CAD - $160,500.00 CAD annually. The rate of pay may be impacted by factors such as the applicant's geographic location, market data/range, skills, prior relevant experience, job-related knowledge, specific degrees and certifications, and/or other relevant considerations. This compensation includes components such as base salary, vacation pay, public holiday pay, potential estimated overtime pay and paid statutory leaves of absence. Additional benefits may include insured benefits such as health care, vision, dental, disability, as well as possible retirement contributions. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the province in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

This rolemayalso provide the opportunity to earn additional incentive compensation in the form of annual bonus, sales bonus, sales commission or local incentive. If the role provides for an opportunity to earn additional incentive compensation, it will be based on measurable performance factors which may includecompany performance, individual performance or other key performance indicators.

Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tuition Assistance

Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and may vary based on provincial or local requirements and other eligibility factors, including date of hire and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Carrier Accommodations Process

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Current Vacancy Identification

This is a current vacancy for which Carrier is currently hiring.