Trane Technologies
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Field-based: Work is conducted on-site at customer locations.
Project Manager – Data Centre Cooling / HVAC / Chillers
Job Summary
The Project Manager – Data Centre Cooling / HVAC / Chillers is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of mission-critical cooling infrastructure projects for data centres. This role focuses on HVAC plants, chiller systems, precision cooling, chilled water networks, controls integration, and related mechanical infrastructure to ensure high availability, energy efficiency, and compliance with project, safety, and quality requirements.
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.
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.
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
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.
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