Data Center HVAC Project Manager - Chillers

Position Description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of HVAC data center projects, ensuring seamless execution from sales handover through commissioning and warranty
• Lead day-to-day execution, providing direction to site teams, subcontractors, and supporting functions
• Lead end‑to‑end management of data center HVAC projects, including retrofits, repairs, replacements, and new equipment deployments.
• Develop project schedules, work plans, and resource assignments for field technicians.
• Maintain accurate project schedules, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring proactive follow-up on critical path activities
• Conduct project kickoff meetings and ensure alignment on scope, deliverables, and expectations.
• Monitor daily/weekly progress and proactively adjust plans to maintain timelines.
• Serve as a liaison between office and field, coordinating staffing and movement of field personnel
• Monitor project costs and job cost report, analyzing and forecasting total cost projection reports
• Review/approve project team on-site setup, including facilities layout, selection of forming systems and equipment
• Assist project staff in development of project schedule and monitor schedule performance, looking for ways to improve/expedite
• Implement applicable safety, EEO and Affirmative Action programs
• Lead the project’s quality process and close-out processes
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors, subcontractors and owners to represent Modine’s core values
• Relationship Management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, including data center operators, general contractors (GCs), and commissioning agents
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders through structured, proactive communication
• Provide regular project updates—including schedule, risks, and financials—to internal and external stakeholders
• Escalate issues in a timely and structured manner, driving resolution while maintaining customer confidence

Technical & Problem Solving

Required Education & Qualifications

• Experience with commissioning data centers. L2 - IST
• 5+ years experience project management or site coordination experience within HVAC, mechanical contracting, or data center operations.
• Experience working in mission-critical environments with tight uptime requirements.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools. (CX-Alloy, Procore etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
• Experience leading successful project teams, including development of employee and maintaining relationships with external entities

Health & Well-being

Financial Benefits

• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability

Work-Life Balance