Data Center Project Manager — Critical HVAC & Commissioning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

401K retirement plan with employer匹配

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave and tuition assistance

Job summary

Daikin Applied in Houston, TX is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate data center construction projects including complex HVAC and controls for mission-critical facilities. This hybrid role offers the chance to influence timelines, budgets and performance.

You will lead commissioning activities, manage stakeholders, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and deliver milestones on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical 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 (new-build, colocation, or hyperscale).
• PM certification such as PMP, PMI, or Six Sigma.
• Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier Standards and third-party commissioning requirements for data center facilities.
• Experience with building automation/BAS systems as they relate to mission-critical cooling infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of data center projects from planning through warranty and transition to service.
• Leads pre-commissioning, start-up, IST, and Level 5 commissioning activities for critical cooling equipment.
• Plans and analyzes HVAC/mechanical construction projects with budgets, schedules, and procedures.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and safety; OSHA compliance for energized equipment and high-risk work.
• Prepares proposals and delivers regular progress reports to management and clients.
• Manages stakeholders, customer relations, and turnover packages.
• Implements risk analysis and optimizes project efficiency, quality, and cost.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Planning

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Quality assurance

Communication

BAS systems

OSHA safety

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

IFS

Smartsheet

Job description

Daikin Applied in Houston, TX is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate data center construction projects including complex HVAC and controls for mission-critical facilities. This hybrid role offers the chance to influence timelines, budgets and performance.

You will lead commissioning activities, manage stakeholders, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and deliver milestones on time and within budget.