Project Manager – Commercial HVAC Mechanical – Data Centers (Remote)

Carrier Global Corporation; Colorado; Remote; USD 112,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation seeks a Project Manager with substantial experience in mechanical installations, particularly for data centers. This role includes overseeing startup and commissioning processes for HVAC systems, ensuring all projects meet profit margin goals, and requires significant travel. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and HVAC systems, coupled with excellent stakeholder coordination skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and complex MEP documents.
• Exceptional communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead startup, commissioning, and warranty processes for chiller systems.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans with scheduling and budgeting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project scope fulfillment.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Installation

Building Automation

Electrical Installation

Commercial HVAC

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Master’s/MBA

PMP Certification

LEED Certification

Job description

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About this role

Carrier Commercial Service is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to oversee commercial mechanical focused on data centers. This role is responsible for the startup, commissioning, and warranty management of Carrier air- and water-cooled chillers. The Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, commissioning authorities, general contractors, and subcontractors.

This position requires extensive travel, with several months spent on-site at each data center project across the country.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution & Management

• Lead startup, commissioning, and warranty processes for Carrier air- and water-cooled chillers in newly constructed data centers.

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, ensuring schedules and budgets are met.

• Track and review key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor project success.

• Conduct work in progress meetings with stakeholders, addressing design, material delivery, and labor schedules.

• Ensure all projects meet or exceed booked profit margin goals.

• Work with project coordination to order and track all chiller parts needing to be ordered for warranty execution.

Stakeholder & Customer Coordination

• Collaborate with sales, prime contractors, and end-users to fulfill project scope and deliverables.

• Serve as the primary liaison representing Carrier between the customer, commissioning authority (CxA), general contractor, and subcontractors, ensuring smooth communication and project progression.

• Provide professional, timely resolution for customer concerns, ensuring satisfaction with all aspects of project execution.

Technical Expertise & Compliance

• Interpret and apply mechanical, electrical, and architectural drawings to ensure compliance with design specifications.

• Ensure adherence to industry codes, standards, and project specifications.

• Working knowledge of Building Automation System (BAS) integration, ensuring proper controls functionality.

• Manage the change order process, preventing scope creep and maintaining project integrity.

Financial & Operational Oversight

• Accurately forecast monthly revenue by estimating project completion costs

• Manage project documentation, including warranty processing and factory-generated service information in collaboration with our Service Engineering team

• Maintain rigorous job safety standards across all projects.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

• 5+ years of project management experience

• 5+ years in mechanical installation, building automation, electrical installation, or construction.

• 5+ years’ experience with water- or air-cooled chillers

• 5+ years of Commercial HVAC expertise, including centrifugal chillers, CDU systems, and airside equipment.

• Travel Requirement: Up to 75%, with extended stays at data center job sites nationwide.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and complex MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) documents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of project management experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering OR a Master’s/MBA.

• PMP certification

• LEED certification or experience with BACnet.

• Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proven strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

• Strong ability to build rapport and trust with customers through active listening and effective solutions.

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Pay Range:

$112,828 - $157,959 Annually

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses.

Benefits availablehttps://www.corporate.carrier.com/careers/work-with-us/

Applications are ongoing

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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