Field Project Manager - Data Center Liquid Cooling

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Position Overview

Align is a leader in data center white-space design and deployment, managing projects from conceptual design through execution nationwide. Our expertise includes layouts, overhead support systems, power distribution, mechanical distribution, conduit pathways, and structured cabling infrastructure.

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Liquid Cooling Project Manager to lead planning, estimating, coordination, and execution of advanced cooling infrastructure for hyperscale and AI data center white-space fit-outs. This role requires strong technical expertise and project management experience overseeing liquid cooling systems from design through commissioning and turnover.

The ideal candidate has experience managing liquid cooling projects in hyperscale, AI, colocation, or other mission-critical environments and can effectively coordinate engineers, manufacturers, contractors, commissioning agents, operators, and construction teams.

Experience with broader data center MEP systems, electrical distribution, structured cabling, and telecommunications infrastructure is a plus.

Compensation: $170,000–$210,000 annually (commensurate with experience) plus benefits, project bonuses, paid travel, and training opportunities.

Travel: Approximately 50% nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead liquid cooling projects from design coordination through installation, commissioning, and turnover.
• Oversee direct-to-chip cooling, rear-door heat exchangers, CDUs, manifolds, piping, pumps, heat exchangers, filtration systems, and related infrastructure.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, procurement, quality, documentation, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison among clients, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, and commissioning teams.

Design & Technical Coordination

• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, equipment selections, and vendor proposals.
• Evaluate system capacity, flow, pressure, redundancy, controls, and integration requirements.
• Identify design conflicts, installation constraints, and technical risks while developing practical solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, BIM coordination, and technical evaluations.

Construction Oversight

• Direct subcontractors, specialty installers, construction managers, and field teams.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, approved documents, and manufacturer standards.
• Coordinate equipment connections, controls, leak detection, power requirements, and supporting infrastructure.
• Conduct inspections, monitor quality, and resolve deficiencies.

Testing & Commissioning

• Coordinate filling, flushing, filtration, cleaning, pressure testing, leak testing, startup, and integrated systems testing.
• Review commissioning plans and performance testing procedures.
• Troubleshoot issues and verify readiness for high-density IT deployments.

Vendor & Subcontractor Management

• Evaluate manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and commissioning firms.
• Review proposals and technical documentation.
• Support procurement activities and maintain strong industry relationships.

MEP Coordination

• Coordinate liquid cooling systems with electrical distribution, busway, rack power, structured cabling, telecommunications, controls, containment, and overhead infrastructure.
• Resolve interdisciplinary conflicts involving cooling, power, rack density, and IT equipment requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 7 years of project, construction, or technical management experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, mechanical construction, or MEP construction.
• Proven experience managing liquid cooling projects in hyperscale, AI, or other high-density data center environments.
• Strong knowledge of direct-to-chip cooling, rear-door heat exchangers, CDUs, manifolds, piping, pumps, heat exchangers, filtration, controls, and related systems.
• Experience overseeing installation, flushing, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, submittals, schematics, and construction documents.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, manufacturers, commissioning agents, and multiple trades.
• Strong understanding of data center white-space construction and supporting IT infrastructure.
• Demonstrated project management skills covering scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and documentation.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% across the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hyperscale, AI, NVIDIA GPU, or other high-density compute environments.
• Experience with CDUs, liquid-to-liquid heat exchangers, facility water systems, secondary cooling loops, rack manifolds, quick disconnects, direct-to-chip systems, and rear-door heat exchangers.
• Experience with liquid cooling commissioning and integrated systems testing.
• Experience working for a data center general contractor, mechanical contractor, equipment manufacturer, or specialty liquid cooling contractor.
• Knowledge of data center electrical distribution, structured cabling, and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management platforms.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Engineering degree or PE license is a plus.

Interview Process

To support a fair, consistent hiring experience, some interviews may be recorded for internal training, quality assurance, and process improvement purposes. Candidates will be informed in advance and asked to provide consent before recording.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match at 3% (up to $5,000 annually)
• Complimentary ClassPass membership
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Floating holiday
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Pre-tax commuter benefits (where applicable)
• Employee wellness programs and team-building events
• Employee referral program

About Align

Align is a premier provider of technology infrastructure solutions, specializing in data center, cloud, cybersecurity, managed IT, and digital infrastructure services. For more than 30 years, Align has helped clients design, deploy, and support innovative technology solutions across financial services, healthcare, life sciences, retail, media, telecommunications, and technology sectors.

Learn more at www.align.com