Field Project Manager - Data Center Liquid Cooling

align46; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Align is seeking an experienced data center liquid cooling specialist to lead planning, estimating and execution of advanced cooling infrastructure for hyperscale and AI white-space fit-outs. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with strong project management skills and coordinate across engineers, manufacturers, contractors and operators.

This full-time role requires managing liquid cooling systems from design coordination through installation, testing, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading data center liquid cooling projects, preferably in hyperscale or AI environments.
• Strong planning, estimating and execution skills for complex cooling infrastructure.
• Willingness to travel 50% to project sites nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead liquid cooling projects from design through installation and turnover.
• Oversee direct-to-chip cooling, rear-door heat exchangers, cooling loops, CDUs, piping and related infra.
• Coordinate cooling systems with racks, IT equipment, power, containment and overhead structures.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, procurement, subcontractors and quality.
• Act as technical liaison among Align, clients, engineers, contractors and operators.

Skills

Liquid cooling

Project management

Data center design

Coordination

Tools

BIM coordination

MEP coordination

Job description

Join the Team!

Is technology your passion? Do you want to work with smart, forward-thinking individuals? Do you want to grow in a career you love?

At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don't just hire talent, we invest in exceptional people who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We're a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills and ideas of our team-work hard, play hard, be smart!

We believe great communities lead to great companies. That's why we offer a dynamic workplace where you feel inspired, engaged and innovative. We offer professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and acquire valuable new skills whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices.

Position Overview

Align offers a wide variety of services centered around the data center white space. We are a fit-out specialist who manages the entire white space from conceptual design through execution across the country. Our services include designing layouts, overhead support systems (to support conveyance and electrical systems), power striping/redundancy planning for distribution from PDUs to cabinet receptacles, mechanical distribution from CDU to the rack or server, conduit pathways, and low voltage structured cable infrastructure.

We are seeking an experienced data center liquid cooling specialist to lead planning, estimating, and execution of advanced cooling infrastructure for hyperscale and AI data center white-space fit-outs. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with strong project management skills, overseeing liquid cooling systems from design coordination and procurement through installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover. Ideal candidates have managed liquid cooling projects in hyperscale, AI, colocation, or other mission-critical environments and can effectively coordinate engineers, manufacturers, contractors, commissioning agents, operators, and construction teams.

Familiarity with broader data center MEP systems-including electrical distribution, structured cabling, and telecommunications-is a strong plus.

This is a full-time salaried role offering $170,000-$210,000 (commensurate with experience) full benefits, project bonuses, paid travel, and advanced training.

This position requires 50% travel to project sites nationwide, including AI build locations.

Key Responsibilities

Liquid Cooling Project Management

• Lead data center liquid cooling projects from design coordination through installation, commissioning, and turnover.
• Oversee direct-to-chip cooling, rear-door heat exchangers, technology cooling loops, CDUs, manifolds, piping, pumps, heat exchangers, filtration, and related infrastructure.
• Integrate cooling systems with server racks, IT equipment, power distribution, containment, overhead infrastructure, and other white-space systems.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, procurement, subcontractors, vendors, quality, and documentation.
• Serve as the technical liaison among Align, clients, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, commissioning agents, and other stakeholders.

Design & Technical Coordination

• Review designs, drawings, submittals, specifications, equipment selections, and vendor proposals for functionality, constructability, maintainability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Evaluate system capacity, flow, pressure, redundancy, controls, connections, and integration with IT equipment.
• Coordinate with engineers, subcontractors, and field teams to identify design conflicts, installation constraints, and technical risks, then translate requirements into practical solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, BIM coordination, and technical evaluations.

Construction Installation & Oversite

• Direct mechanical subcontractors, specialty installers, construction managers, and field personnel during liquid cooling installation.
• Verify compliance with approved documents, manufacturer requirements, and project quality standards.
• Coordinate piping, equipment connections, rack interfaces, controls, leak detection, power, and supporting infrastructure.
• Monitor quality, conduct field inspections and punch-list activities, and resolve deficiencies before commissioning or turnover.

Testing, Flushing & Commissioning

• Coordinate filling, flushing, filtration, cleaning, pressure and leak testing, startup, functional testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Review commissioning plans, procedures, performance tests, and documentation with contractors, manufacturers, commissioning agents, and operators.
• Troubleshoot issues, coordinate corrective actions, and verify system readiness for high-density IT equipment before turnover.

Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination

• Evaluate manufacturers, distributors, contractors, installers, and commissioning firm