Data Center Project Manager — Hybrid (Austin)

Daikin Applied Americas; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401K with company matching

Life insurance

Disability

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Sick time

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas is seeking a Data Center Project Manager in Austin, TX. This hybrid role leads data center projects, coordinating complex HVAC, mechanical, and controls work to meet timelines and budgets.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering or related degree with extensive PM experience in mission-critical facilities. You will manage stakeholder communications, commissioning, and startup activities while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of data center projects from planning to warranty and transition.
• Leads pre-commissioning, startup, IST, and Level 5 commissioning activities.
• Plans and analyzes HVAC construction projects, establishing schedules and budgets.
• Reviews scope, drawings, and specs to determine time frames and resource needs.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and enforce safety standards on site.
• Prepares proposals and reports, managing cost to completion.
• Maintains customer relationships and delivers status updates and sign-offs.
• Implements risk mitigation strategies to optimize efficiency, quality, and cost.

Skills

Project management

Data center

HVAC systems

Budgeting

Leadership

Contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

Smartsheet

IFS

Job description

Daikin Applied Americas is seeking a Data Center Project Manager in Austin, TX. This hybrid role leads data center projects, coordinating complex HVAC, mechanical, and controls work to meet timelines and budgets.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering or related degree with extensive PM experience in mission-critical facilities. You will manage stakeholder communications, commissioning, and startup activities while ensuring safety and quality standards.