Regional Project Coordinator - Data Centers - Salt Lake City

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Utah; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401K with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Paid sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc. in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Regional Project Coordinator – Data Centers to support the execution of new construction Data Center projects in the West Region.

This role focuses on coordinating activities, maintaining plans, and ensuring deliverables meet time and funding parameters across Utah sites. You will work with the Project Management Team, document standards, prepare forecasts, and manage tracking systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of related experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, or similar.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide execution support to the Project Management Team with status reports, scheduling meetings, site visits, and meetings.
• Coordinate with the Project Management Team and local teams to keep the project plan current.
• Update plans and communicate changes to stakeholders with version control.
• Maintain project documentation and create ad hoc reporting.
• Monitor issues and provide timely status updates to stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed project forecasts and milestones.
• Create and update project files and tracking systems.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Visio

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a Regional Project Coordinator – Data Centers who will support the execution of new construction Data Center projects for the West Region. Specifically, the Project Coordinator will work at the operational level to ensure efficient use of resources on projects as well as support the development of processes and standards. This role will coordinate activities to ensure goals of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. This newly added position will initially focus on Daikin Applied’s substantial growth in Utah's data center vertical. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location

Candidate will be based in Salt Lake City. Hybrid role working at construction job sites, the local district office and up to 25% travel to new construction job sites. Additional travel as needed when new regional projects develop in other locations.

What you will do

• Provide execution assistance to the Project Management Team with status reports, project escalation support, scheduling meetings, site visits, customer meetings.
• Coordinate with the Project Management Team and local teams to ensure project plan is current and accurate.
• Process plan updates provided by the Project Manager and communicate to stakeholders and manage version control.
• Document standards, policies, updates, and other program details.
• Assist with revisions to project schedules: generating tasks, estimates, dependencies, and milestones.
• Monitor and coordinate the tracking of project issues, working with the team to provide timely status updates to business line or other interested parties.
• Assist in creating and monitoring detailed project forecasts.
• Create project documentation, ensuring the timely completion of deliverables.
• Update necessary tracking system(s) to ensure that project status is maintained with accuracy, including third party management systems.
• Assist with administrative preparation for meetings.
• Communicate all issues to management prior to reaching critical status.
• Develop and maintain accurate and complete files for projects and programs; continue to monitor for integrity and completeness.
• Provide ad hoc reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or additional work experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree).
• 4+ years of related work experience ideally in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing service field or comparable industry.
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, etc.).
• Strong organization, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and solve complex problems.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge or prior experience in HVAC products, Services, and/or Turnkey projects.
• PMI Certification.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical pay rate for this position ranges from $30 - $46 per hour. The range displayed represents a pay range for all positions in the job grades which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we’ve proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you’ll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.