Project Manager- Liquid Cooling

Vertiv Group Corporation; Thane; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group Corporation is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead the design, execution, and commissioning of data center infrastructure with a strong focus on liquid cooling and high-density deployments.

You will oversee end-to-end MEP systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety, coordinating with consultants and contractors to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with Tier standards and NFPA/local codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong experience in data center MEP systems.
• Experience with liquid cooling technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end MEP execution of data center systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) with ITC.
• Drive design coordination with consultants on load calculations and hydraulic design.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships, scheduling, and quality control.
• Oversee commissioning activities: FAT/SAT/IST and handover.
• Ensure compliance with ASHRAE, Uptime Institute Tier standards, NFPA and local codes.
• Monitor project budget and CAPEX/OPEX, pursuing value engineering.

Skills

Data center HVAC

Electrical infrastructure

Liquid cooling

High-density cooling

Thermal design

Piping design

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit (MEP)

CFD tools

ANSYS Fluent

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

We are looking for an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead the design, execution, and commissioning of data center infrastructure, with a strong focus on liquid cooling systems and high-density deployments.

This role requires deep expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems along with modern cooling technologies such as direct-to-chip and immersion cooling.

Key Responsibilities

1. MEP Project Execution

• Lead end-to-end execution of data center MEP systems:
  • HVAC (CRAC/CRAH, chillers)
  • Electrical systems (UPS, transformers, DG)
  • Plumbing & fire protection
• Manage installation, testing, and commissioning (ITC)

2. Cooling Systems Leadership

• Manage design & deployment of:
  • Liquid cooling (Direct-to-Chip, Rear Door Heat Exchangers)
  • Immersion cooling systems
  • Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs)
• Ensure integration with traditional air cooling systems
• Optimize for high rack densities (30-100+ kW per rack)

3. Design Coordination

• Work with consultants and design teams on:
  • Load calculations & heat load analysis
  • Piping & hydraulic design
  • Electrical load and redundancy (N+1, 2N)
• Review drawings, BOQs, and technical specifications

4. Vendor & Contractor Management

• Manage MEP contractors, OEMs, and system integrators
• Coordinate with suppliers of:
  • Chillers, pumps, CDUs
  • Switchgear, UPS, busways
• Ensure adherence to timelines, quality, and safety

5. Commissioning & Handover

• Lead:
  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
  • Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
  • Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Ensure systems meet Tier standards (I-IV) and uptime requirements

6. Compliance & Standards

• Ensure compliance with:
  • ASHRAE TC 9.9 guidelines
  • Uptime Institute Tier Standards
  • NFPA / local codes
• Maintain documentation and audit readiness

7. Cost & Schedule Control

• Develop and track project schedules (MS Project / Primavera)
• Monitor CAPEX and OPEX for MEP systems
• Drive value engineering initiatives

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s / Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in:
  • Data center HVAC systems (CRAC/CRAH, chillers, cooling towers)
  • Electrical infrastructure (UPS, DG, PDU)
  • Liquid cooling technologies
• Understanding of:
  • Heat transfer & thermodynamics
  • High-density rack cooling challenges

Tools & Software

• AutoCAD / Revit (MEP)
• CFD tools (ANSYS Fluent, 6SigmaDC)
• MS Project / Primavera