Project Manager - Data Center

About the role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of data centre cooling and HVAC chiller projects, from design review through commissioning and handover.
• Manage projects involving chillers, CRAH/CRAC/Fan wall units, Liquid cooling, CDU units chilled water systems, condenser water systems, pumps, cooling towers or dry coolers, piping networks, valves, insulation, and controls.
• Coordinate with design consultants, MEP teams, OEMs, controls teams, contractors, and data centre operations stakeholders.
• Review mechanical and HVAC design drawings, equipment layouts, P&IDs, technical specifications, BOQs, and method statements.
• Oversee installation, testing, balancing, flushing, pressure testing, commissioning, and integrated system validation of cooling systems.
• Ensure proper sequencing and execution in live or partially live mission-critical environments with minimal operational risk.
• Manage interfaces between HVAC/mechanical systems and electrical, BMS, EPMS, fire protection, and building management systems.
• Track project scope, cost, timelines, risks, change orders, and contractor performance.
• Drive vendor and contractor alignment on equipment delivery, installation quality, commissioning readiness, and defect closure.
• Ensure compliance with EHS standards, statutory requirements, site safety rules, and company policies.
• Support energy-efficient design and execution practices, including optimization of plant performance, redundancy, and reliability.
• Prepare and present project reviews, site progress updates, risk registers, and executive status reports.
• Lead project closeout activities, including as-built documentation, O&M manuals, training, snag closure, and final handover.

Key Deliverables

• Project execution plan for cooling/HVAC/Chillers scope
• Detailed project schedule and milestone tracker
• Mechanical scope tracker and interface matrix
• Equipment and material delivery tracker
• Installation and commissioning readiness reports
• Risk and mitigation register
• Testing, balancing, and commissioning documentation
• As-built drawings and O&M documentation
• Handover and project closure reports

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 is preferred.
• Additional certifications in HVAC, chiller systems, data centre design, commissioning, or EHS are advantageous.

Experience

• Typically 8–15 years of experience in HVAC/mechanical project execution, with strong exposure to mission-critical or data centre environments.
• Proven experience delivering projects involving central chiller plants, precision cooling systems, chilled water distribution, and mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience working with live critical facilities, high-availability environments, or phased retrofit/upgrade projects is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to data centre cooling standards, redundancy concepts, and uptime/reliability expectations is desirable.

Technical Knowledge

• Chiller systems and plant design
• Precision air conditioning and data hall cooling
• CRAH/CRAC/Fan wall unit / CDU/ Liquid cooling systems
• Chilled water and condenser water systems
• Pumps, AHUs, piping, valves, and heat exchangers
• Cooling towers, dry coolers, and related auxiliaries
• HVAC controls, BMS, and integrated monitoring
• Data centre Testing and commissioning procedures
• Energy efficiency, load calculations, and plant optimization
• Mechanical system redundancy and resilience in mission-critical environments

Required Skills

• Project planning and execution
• Contractor and vendor management
• Technical review of HVAC/mechanical submissions
• Cost and budget control
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Commissioning coordination
• Stakeholder communication
• Problem-solving in critical operating environments
• Schedule tracking and reporting
• Change management and commercial coordination

Preferred Competencies

• Strong understanding of mission-critical cooling reliability
• Ability to manage shutdowns, tie-ins, and retrofit works in live sites
• Strong ownership and execution discipline
• Detail-oriented approach to quality and commissioning
• Good cross-functional coordination skills
• Ability to balance technical, operational, and commercial priorities

Working Relationships

• Data Centre Operations Team
• Mechanical/HVAC Engineering Team
• Electrical and Controls Teams
• BMS/EPMS Integrators
• OEMs and Equipment Vendors
• MEP Consultants, PMC
• Site Contractors and Commissioning Teams
• Procurement, Finance, EHS, and Quality Teams
• Customers, Developers, and Facility Stakeholders

Typical KPIs

• On-time completion of HVAC/cooling/Chiller project milestones
• Budget adherence for mechanical scope
• Safety performance and zero incident execution
• First-time-right installation and commissioning quality
• Cooling system reliability at handover
• Defect and punch-point closure on schedule
• Documentation completeness and handover quality
• Customer satisfaction and operational readiness

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are 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, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.