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Project Manager - Data Center
Trane Technologies
Mumbai, IND
Full-time
Manager · 8–15 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 4 days ago
Role Overview
Project Manager – Data Centre Cooling / HVAC / Chillers
Full Job Posting
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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
Experience
- Experience working with live critical facilities, high-availability environments, or phased retrofit/upgrade projects is strongly preferred.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 is preferred.
- Experience working with live critical facilities, high-availability environments, or phased retrofit/upgrade projects is strongly preferred.
- Preferred Competencies
About Trane Technologies
Diversified Manufacturing44000 employeesFounded 1913
Global climate innovator for buildings, homes, and transportation.
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