Data Center HVAC Project Manager - Chillers

Modine Manufacturing Company; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity Leave (after 90 days)

Paid parental leave

Paternity Leave

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company in Racine, WI is seeking a Data Center HVAC Project Manager to oversee planning, execution, and delivery of data center HVAC service projects. You’ll coordinate technicians, subcontractors, procurement, and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget results.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, managing safety and quality processes, and maintaining strong client relationships while advancing Modine’s core values in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in HVAC or data centers.
• Experience commissioning data centers (L2 IST).
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Experience with subcontractors and on-site coordination.
• Familiarity with CX-Alloy or Procore is a plus.
• Experience in mission-critical environments with uptime requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HVAC data center projects from sales handover to commissioning.
• Lead site teams and subcontractors to ensure safety and timelines.
• Develop schedules, plans, and resource assignments for field technicians.
• Monitor costs, progress, and forecast total project costs.
• Coordinate commissioning activities (FAT, SAT, IST).
• Maintain relationships with vendors and clients to reflect Modine values.

Skills

Project management

Data center operations

HVAC systems

Subcontracting

Reading drawings

Procore

CX-Alloy

Commissioning

Tools

CX-Alloy

Procore

Job description

Position Description

For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.

Position Description

The Data Center HVAC Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of HVAC service and installation projects within missioncritical data center environments. This role ensures projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with customer and contractual requirements. The PM acts as the primary customer contact, coordinating technicians, subcontractors, procurement, and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional service outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of HVAC data center projects, ensuring seamless execution from sales handover through commissioning and warranty
• Lead day-to-day execution, providing direction to site teams, subcontractors, and supporting functions
• Lead endtoend management of data center HVAC projects, including retrofits, repairs, replacements, and new equipment deployments.
• Develop project schedules, work plans, and resource assignments for field technicians.
• Maintain accurate project schedules, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring proactive follow-up on critical path activities
• Conduct project kickoff meetings and ensure alignment on scope, deliverables, and expectations.
• Monitor daily/weekly progress and proactively adjust plans to maintain timelines.
• Serve as a liaison between office and field, coordinating staffing and movement of field personnel
• Monitor project costs and job cost report, analyzing and forecasting total cost projection reports
• Review/approve project team on-site setup, including facilities layout, selection of forming systems and equipment
• Assist project staff in development of project schedule and monitor schedule performance, looking for ways to improve/expedite
• Implement applicable safety, EEO and affirmative action programs
• Lead the project's quality process and close-out processes
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors, subcontractors and owners to represent Modine's core values

Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, including data center operators, general contractors (GCs), and commissioning agents
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders through structured, proactive communication
• Provide regular project updates-including schedule, risks, and financials-to internal and external stakeholders
• Escalate issues in a timely and structured manner, driving resolution while maintaining customer confidence

Technical & Problem Solving

• Build a solid technical understanding of data center HVAC systems, including chillers, central cooling plants, and controls integration
• Assist with and coordinate commissioning efforts such as Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and Integrated System Testing (IST)
• Assess technical issues and collaborate with crossfunctional teams to resolve design, installation, and performancerelated challenges
• Review drawings, specifications, and submittals to verify compliance with project requirements

Required Education & Qualifications

• Experience with commissioning data centers. L2 - IST
• 5+ years experience project management or site coordination experience within HVAC, mechanical contracting, or data center operations.
• Experience working in mission-critical environments with tight uptime requirements.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools. (CX-Alloy, Procore etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
• Experience leading successful project teams, including development of employee and maintaining relationships with external entities

Why Choose Modine?

Health & Well-being

• Day One
  • Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
• After 90 days of continuous employment
  • Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
  • 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
  • 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
  • Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)

Financial Benefits

• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability

Work-Life Balance

• Competitive time-off policies
• Tuition Reimbursement

To view full benefits information: MyModine Benefits

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

The salary range for this position is estimated in good faith to be [minimum amount - maximum amount]. The specific offer will depend on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and other job-related considerations but will be within the stated range.Where required by applicable law, a general description of benefits and other compensation offered for this role is also provided or made available.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

Modine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Welcomes all Qualified Applicants!

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.