Data Center Projects Lead: Startup to Commissioning

Carrier; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Tax-advantaged accounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Carrier seeks a Project Manager to oversee data center construction projects, including startup, commissioning, and field modifications of air- and water-cooled chillers. You will coordinate with engineering, field operations, and contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Requires 5+ years in project management or 4+ years in related mechanical/construction roles, and the ability to travel up to 60% within the USA. Bachelor’s degree preferred; data center HVAC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management coordinating schedules, deliverables, and multiple stakeholders; OR 4+ years in mechanical/electrical/controls/commissioning/construction/field service
• 2+ years reading and interpreting blueprints and technical mechanical documents
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% within the USA

Responsibilities

• Lead startup, commissioning, and field modification processes for Carrier chillers in data centers
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Track KPIs and monitor project performance
• Conduct progress meetings with stakeholders on design, delivery, and labor
• Ensure projects meet booked profit margins and manage warranty parts with Service Engineering

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Reading blueprints

Travel up to 60%

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree/MBA (preferred)

Job description

Carrier seeks a Project Manager to oversee data center construction projects, including startup, commissioning, and field modifications of air- and water-cooled chillers. You will coordinate with engineering, field operations, and contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Requires 5+ years in project management or 4+ years in related mechanical/construction roles, and the ability to travel up to 60% within the USA. Bachelor’s degree preferred; data center HVAC experience is a plus.