Data Center Project Manager II — Hybrid (Austin)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 3

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Daikin Applied in Austin, TX is seeking a Data Center Project Manager II to plan, direct, and coordinate designated data center projects, including complex mechanical, HVAC, and controls construction for mission-critical facilities.

This hybrid role leads all phases from planning to warranty and service transition, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining safety and regulatory standards with stakeholders, customers, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of data center projects from planning through warranty and service transition.
• Leads pre-commissioning, start-up, IST, and Level 5 commissioning activities for critical cooling equipment.
• Plans and analyzes HVAC/mechanical construction projects, establishes schedules and budgets.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and safety across job sites.
• Prepares proposals and delivers progress reports to management and clients.
• Maintains strong relationships with customers, contractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Data center construction

Coordination with stakeholders

Budgeting and cost forecasting

Contracting with GC/owners/subcontract

IST and commissioning

Reading drawings and specs

Safety compliance OSHA

Communication and leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

IFS

Smartsheet

Job description

Daikin Applied in Austin, TX is seeking a Data Center Project Manager II to plan, direct, and coordinate designated data center projects, including complex mechanical, HVAC, and controls construction for mission-critical facilities.

This hybrid role leads all phases from planning to warranty and service transition, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining safety and regulatory standards with stakeholders, customers, and subcontractors.