Senior Technical Project Manager – Data Center Liquid Cooling

Role Overview

• Lead execution of data center liquid cooling and TCS projects from early engagement through commissioning and handover
• Provide hands‑on, on‑site oversight during critical construction, installation, startup, and commissioning phases
• Coordinate and direct activities across engineers, field technicians, contractors, OEMs, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and technical performance requirements
• Act as the technical authority for liquid cooling systems during delivery and commissioning
• Translate technical issues related to water chemistry, system cleanliness, readiness, and controls integration into project risks, impacts, and execution plans
• Track commissioning readiness, testing requirements, acceptance criteria, and punch‑list items across sites
• Support field teams during key milestones and issue resolution
• Serve as the primary client point of contact throughout execution
• Guide clients through technical decisions, milestones, and tradeoffs
• Build trusted, long‑term client relationships while managing expectations and driving outcomes
• Maintain detailed project schedules, scopes, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans
• Establish and maintain KPIs, reporting cadence, and delivery metrics to provide clear visibility across projects
• Proactively identify execution risks, operational barriers, and change impacts and drive resolution
• Ensure high‑quality project documentation and reporting
• Provide guidance and mentorship to project managers and technical team members
• Help define and improve delivery standards, best practices, and execution playbooks
• Support the development of scalable delivery processes as the organization grows

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field OR 3–5 years of hands‑on experience with installation, testing, validation, or troubleshooting of mechanical, controls, or liquid cooling infrastructure PLUS 10+ years of total experience across mechanical systems, liquid cooling, commissioning, controls, or mission‑critical infrastructure
• 5+ of those years leading technical projects or workstreams within one or more of: Data centers, Mechanical/MEP contracting, Mission‑critical infrastructure, Related industrial or technical environments
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi‑site technical projects
• Comfortable balancing technical execution, schedule pressure, and client expectations
• Strong client‑facing communication and decision‑making skills
• Highly autonomous and effective in fast‑paced, execution‑driven environments.

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option).
• Flex spending accounts (FSA).
• Dental and vision plans.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26.
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option.
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year.
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage.
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance.
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment.