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Where is the work:
Field-based: Work is conducted on-site at customer locations.
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.
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…