Sr. Project Manager - Chillers

The Global Edge Consultants LLC; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work after 30 days

15% MSTIP annual bonus

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Chillers in Plano, TX, to lead customer-facing centrifugal chillers and modular cooling projects across North America.

You will own end-to-end delivery from order intake through engineering, manufacturing, site delivery, commissioning, and handover, coordinating with clients, engineers, and EPC/MEP partners while ensuring safety, budgets, and schedules.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of project management experience with at least 4 years in centrifugal chillers and modular cooling plants.
• Proven record managing end-to-end capital equipment or plant projects in mission-critical environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of permitting, AHJ, NFPA 70/NEC, and site safety requirements.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% and authorisation to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end lifecycles for modular cooling plants and centrifugal chiller packages across North America.
• Serve as primary technical and commercial contact for clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, change orders, risks, and deliverables.
• Direct review and approval of GA drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control narratives.
• Track factory production milestones, FAT and SAT testing, and adherence to specs.
• Coordinate site logistics including rigging, crane plans, and field wiring.
• Oversee commissioning and ensure regulatory compliance (NFPA 70/NEC, AHJ).
• Maintain safety protocols and complete handover documentation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

GA drawings

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud

Bluebeam

SAP

Job description

The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Consultants, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Senior Project Manager – Chillers

Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid after first 30 days)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Travel: Approximately 40%

Compensation:Yearly base + 15% Annual Bonus (MSTIP)

Relocation:Relocation Assistance Package available

Position Overview

A leading organization in advanced thermal management systems is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Chillers to lead customer-facing centrifugal chiller and modular cooling plant initiatives throughout North America. This position requires true end-to-end project ownership, driving complex infrastructure builds from initial order intake through engineering, equipment manufacturing, site delivery, installation, commissioning, and final customer handover.

Serving as the primary liaison between end customers, consulting engineers, General Contractors, EPCs, MEP contractors, and internal cross-functional groups, the Senior Project Manager ensures mission-critical cooling installations meet stringent schedule, budget, safety, and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Execution: Oversee complete project lifecycles for modular cooling plants and centrifugal chiller packages across North America, from order entry through factory build, site integration, and warranty transfer.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary technical and commercial point of contact for clients, general contractors, engineering consultants, EPC/MEP partners, and global internal teams.
• Project Controls: Manage total project scope, baseline schedules, capital expenditure budgets, change orders, risk mitigation, and technical deliverables.
• Engineering & Submittal Coordination: Direct the review, revision, and approval of GA drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, sequence of operations, control narratives, and submittal packages.
• Manufacturing & Testing Oversight: Track factory production milestones, shipping schedules, and witness points for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Site Delivery & Logistics: Coordinate site logistics including rigging/heavy-haul transit, crane lift plans, foundation placement, mechanical/electrical tie-ins, refrigerant/water lines, and field wiring.
• Commissioning & Regulatory Compliance: Oversee third-party commissioning agents, AHJ approvals, local permitting, NFPA 70/NEC compliance, UL/ETL/CSA field certifications, and punch-list resolution.
• Safety & Documentation: Uphold stringent job site safety protocols (OSHA, JHA/JSA, LOTO, lift plans) and compile complete handover documentation (O&M manuals, as-built drawings, warranties).

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 9 years of relevant project management experience, with at least 4 years of dedicated technical experience focused on centrifugal chillers and modular cooling plants.
• Project Track Record: Proven history managing end-to-end customer-facing capital equipment or plant projects within mission-critical environments (data centers, hyperscale facilities, power generation, or heavy industrial facilities).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction/Project Management, or equivalent practical experience.
• Technical Acumen: Ability to read and interpret GA drawings, P&IDs, one-line electrical diagrams, control narratives, contracts, and technical specifications.
• Codes & Compliance: Solid working knowledge of permitting, AHJ inspection processes, NFPA 70/NEC, mechanical/fire codes, and construction site safety (OSHA, JSA, LOTO).
• Mobility & Authorization: Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% across North America. Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct track record delivering cooling infrastructure to hyperscale data centers or large colocation facilities.
• Technical familiarity with cooling towers, pump skids, electrical skids, UL 508A control panels, SCCR ratings, and NRTL field labeling.
• Professional certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), OSHA 30, or accredited commissioning credentials (CxA, QCxP).
• Proficiency in enterprise construction and project software: Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, SAP, or Salesforce.
• Familiarity with EPA Section 608 guidelines, industrial water treatment, and refrigerant management protocols.

Technical Skills

• Cooling Systems: Centrifugal chillers, packaged modular cooling plants, chilled water loops, cooling towers, pumping systems.
• Controls & Electrical: Sequence of operations, BMS integration, control narratives, UL 508A, NFPA 70/NEC.
• Documentation & CAD: GA drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, submittal registries, RFIs, change order pricing.
• Software Platforms: Primavera P6, Procore, BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam Revu, Smartsheet, ERP/CRM tools.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 15% Annual Target Incentive Plan (MSTIP).
• Relocation assistance payment (disbursed within the first 30 days of employment or confirmed relocation).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and professional development support.
• Hybrid work schedule flexibility following an initial 30-day onboarding period.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our team 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, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.