Data Center Project Lead - HVAC & Commissioning

Daikin Applied; Lubbock (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 153,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401K plan

Life insurance

Disability

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead complex mechanical, HVAC, and controls construction for mission-critical facilities. Hybrid role based in Dallas, TX, with responsibilities spanning planning, execution, and transition to service teams.

You will manage scope, budget, and schedule, coordinate with commissioning agents, and drive safety and regulatory compliance across sites. Strong PM and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of data center projects, from planning through warranty and transition to service.
• Leads commissioning activities (IST) and coordinates with third-party commissioning agents to meet uptime requirements.
• Plans and analyzes HVAC/mechanical construction projects, establishing schedules, budgets, and resource plans.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Regulatory safety knowledge

Reading drawings

Budgeting

Safety oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Smartsheet

IFS

Job description

Daikin Applied is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead complex mechanical, HVAC, and controls construction for mission-critical facilities. Hybrid role based in Dallas, TX, with responsibilities spanning planning, execution, and transition to service teams.

You will manage scope, budget, and schedule, coordinate with commissioning agents, and drive safety and regulatory compliance across sites. Strong PM and communication skills are essential.