Data Center Project Lead - HVAC & Commissioning

Daikin Applied Americas; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401K with company match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate complex mechanical, HVAC, and controls construction for mission-critical facilities. Hybrid role based in Houston, TX, with responsibilities across planning, procurement, and commissioning to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage safety and regulatory compliance, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-availability data center

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years progressive project management in commercial/industrial HVAC/mechanical construction.
• 2+ years dedicated data center construction/commissioning experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of data center projects from planning to warranty and service handoff.
• Lead IST commissioning activities and coordinate with third-party agents.
• Plan, schedule, budget, and allocate resources across mechanical construction phases.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, safety programs, and OSHA requirements on site.
• Prepare proposals, track status reports, and communicate forecasts to management.
• Maintain strong client and contractor relationships and obtain sign-offs.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management background

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

IFS

Smartsheet

Job description

Daikin Applied Americas is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate complex mechanical, HVAC, and controls construction for mission-critical facilities. Hybrid role based in Houston, TX, with responsibilities across planning, procurement, and commissioning to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage safety and regulatory compliance, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-availability data center