Senior Technical Project Manager – Data Center Liquid Cooling
United States
Full Time
2 weeks ago
$140,000 - $170,000 USD
Key skills
Communication
About this role
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.
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