Lead Data Center Liquid-Cooling Projects

Align Communications; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

HSA/FSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Align Communications in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Field Project Manager for data center liquid cooling. You will lead planning, estimating and execution of advanced cooling infrastructure for hyperscale and AI data center white-space fit-outs, coordinating with engineers, contractors and vendors.

The role requires 7+ years in data centers, practical direct-to-chip cooling knowledge, and strong project management. Travel ~50% nationwide; competitive salary and full benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project or technical management experience in data centers.
• Demonstrated experience managing liquid cooling projects in hyperscale, AI, or high-density data centers.
• Practical knowledge of direct-to-chip cooling, rear-door heat exchangers, CDUs, manifolds, piping and related systems.
• Experience overseeing installation, filling, flushing, filtration, pressure and leak testing, commissioning and turnover.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, submittals, schematics, and constructability issues.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, manufacturers, commissioning agents and other trades.
• Strong understanding of data center white-space construction and IT infrastructure relationships.
• Strong project management across scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, documentation, and subcontractor performance.
• Willingness and ability to travel ~50% across the United States.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Review designs, drawings, submittals, specifications, equipment selections and vendor proposals for functionality and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Data center

Liquid cooling

Travel readiness

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Engineering degree

PE license (preferred)

Tools

Procore

Job description

Align Communications in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Field Project Manager for data center liquid cooling. You will lead planning, estimating and execution of advanced cooling infrastructure for hyperscale and AI data center white-space fit-outs, coordinating with engineers, contractors and vendors.

The role requires 7+ years in data centers, practical direct-to-chip cooling knowledge, and strong project management. Travel ~50% nationwide; competitive salary and full benefits.