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About the Role

Daikin Applied is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate complex mechanical, HVAC, and controls construction for mission-critical facilities, ensuring project goals are met within time, budget, and quality parameters. This role supports Daikin Applied's growth in the data center vertical.

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of data center projects, from initial planning through final warranty, maintenance, and transition to the service team.
• Leads pre-commissioning, start-up, integrated systems testing (IST), and Level 5 commissioning activities for critical cooling equipment.
• Plans and analyzes assigned HVAC/mechanical construction projects for new mission-critical data center facilities, establishing schedules, budgets, and project parameters.
• Reviews project scope, drawings, and specifications to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements, and resource allotment.
• Ensures projects comply with all regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Prepares comprehensive proposals detailing project scope, milestones, and billing schedules.
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Delivers regular progress reports to management and clients.
• Establishes and maintains strong, professional relationships with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Interfaces constantly to maintain accurate status reports, project reviews, and cutover/turnover planning.
• Resolves issues promptly to uphold customer satisfaction.
• Obtains timely customer sign-off, including as-built documentation, O&M manuals, and warranty turnover packages.
• Implements risk analysis and mitigation strategies.
• Reviews project status reports and adjusts plans as needed to optimize project efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Responsible for the successful, on-time, on-budget completion of the project and its transition to the service process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field; equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and directly relevant work experience will be considered.
• 5+ years progressive project management experience in commercial or industrial HVAC/mechanical construction.
• 2+ years dedicated experience managing mission-critical data center construction and/or commissioning (new-build, colocation, or hyperscale).
• Prior experience working with Data Center Solutions.
• Proficient knowledge of HVAC designs, applications, and energy-saving solutions.
• Project Management Certification such as PMP, PMI, or Six Sigma.
• Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier Standards and third-party commissioning requirements for data center facilities.
• Experience with building automation/BAS systems as they relate to mission-critical cooling infrastructure.
• BMB certificate.
• Working knowledge of mission-critical HVAC systems, including chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, air handling units, chilled water piping, and economization systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and one-line diagrams for large-scale data center construction.
• Understanding of the commissioning (Cx) process, including start-up, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing (IST) for redundant cooling infrastructure.
• Proficiency with construction scheduling and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Procore, IFS, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and jobsite safety programs applicable to active, mission-critical construction sites.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost forecasting, change order management, and billing.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage subcontractors, field crews, and customer relationships in a fast-paced construction environment.

Skills

• Project Management Leadership
• Planning and Coordination
• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Oversight
• Proposal Development and Reporting
• Stakeholder Management and Customer Relations
• Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance
• HVAC designs
• Energy-saving solutions
• Mission-critical HVAC systems
• Mechanical drawings interpretation
• Specifications interpretation
• One-line diagrams interpretation
• Commissioning (Cx) process
• Start-up
• Functional performance testing
• Integrated systems testing (IST)
• Construction scheduling
• Project management tools
• OSHA safety regulations
• Jobsite safety programs
• Budgeting
• Cost forecasting
• Change order management
• Billing
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills

Location

• Austin TX

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 5+ years progressive project management experience in commercial or industrial HVAC/mechanical construction
• 2+ years dedicated experience managing mission-critical data center construction and/or commissioning

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field
• Project Management Certification such as PMP, PMI, or Six Sigma

Salary/Compensations

• 90,000K - 153,300K

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions.
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• 88 hours company paid holidays.
• 120 hours of paid time off for new employees.
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law.
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.

About the Company

• Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
• If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!

Equal Opportunity

• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.