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Commercial HVAC Mechanical Project Manager – Data Centers (Midwest)

Carrier
Lenexa, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026
About Carrier

Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About This Role

Carrier Commercial Service is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to oversee commercial mechanical focused on data centers. This role is responsible for the startup, commissioning, and warranty management of Carrier air- and water-cooled chillers. The Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, commissioning authorities, general contractors, and subcontractors.

The job sites are located in the Midwest region – including Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Travel from a nearby regional home location is acceptable. Please note that extensive travel, with several months spent on-site at the project jobsite, is required.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Management

  • Lead startup, commissioning, and warranty processes for Carrier air- and water-cooled chillers in newly constructed data centers.
  • Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, ensuring schedules and budgets are met.
  • Track and review key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor project success.
  • Conduct work in progress meetings with stakeholders, addressing design, material delivery, and labor schedules.
  • Ensure all projects meet or exceed booked profit margin goals.
  • Work with project coordination to order and track all chiller parts needing to be ordered for warranty execution.

Stakeholder & Customer Coordination

  • Collaborate with sales, prime contractors, and end-users to fulfill project scope and deliverables.
  • Serve as the primary liaison representing Carrier between the customer, commissioning authority (CxA), general contractor, and subcontractors, ensuring smooth communication and project progression.
  • Provide professional, timely resolution for customer concerns, ensuring satisfaction with all aspects of project execution.

Technical Expertise & Compliance

  • Interpret and apply mechanical, electrical, and architectural drawings to ensure compliance with design specifications.
  • Ensure adherence to industry codes, standards, and project specifications.
  • Working knowledge of Building Automation System (BAS) integration, ensuring proper controls functionality.
  • Manage the change order process, preventing scope creep and maintaining project integrity.

Financial & Operational Oversight

  • Accurately forecast monthly revenue by estimating project completion costs
  • Manage project documentation, including warranty processing and factory-generated service information in collaboration with our Service Engineering team
  • Maintain rigorous job safety standards across all projects.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 7 years of project management experience
  • 5 years in mechanical installation, building automation, electrical installation, or construction.
  • 5 years’ experience with water- or air-cooled chillers
  • 5 years of Commercial HVAC expertise, including centrifugal chillers, CDU systems, and airside equipment.
  • Travel Requirement: Up to 75%, with extended stays at data center job sites nationwide.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and complex MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) documents.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering OR a Master’s/MBA.
  • Data center industry experience with water- or air-cooled chillers.
  • Commercial HVAC expertise, including centrifugal chillers, CDU systems, and airside equipment.
  • PMP certification
  • LEED certification or experience with BACnet.
  • Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proven strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Strong ability to build rapport and trust with customers through active listening and effective solutions.

Additional Information

  • Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • Travel Requirement: Up to 75%, with extended stays at data center job sites nationwide.
  • Incentive eligible.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

  • Health Care benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; wellness incentives
  • Retirement benefits
  • Time Off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty; military leave; purchased vacation
  • Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here: Work With Us | Carrier Corporate The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date. Job Posting Date: 01/08/2025

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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