Project Manager Louisiana

About the role

Carrier is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to oversee scope of work in data center construction projects. This role is responsible for startup, commissioning, and warranty management of Carrier air- and water-cooled chillers. The Project Manager works closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, commissioning authorities, general contractors, and subcontractors. Primary job sites are in the West South-Central region of the United States, including Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and surrounding areas. Travel from a nearby regional home location is acceptable. Extensive travel for onsite construction project management outside this geography may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 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 needed for warranty execution.
• Collaborate with sales, prime contractors, and end-users to fulfill project scope and deliverables.
• Represent 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.
• Interpret and apply mechanical, electrical, and architectural drawings to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Ensure adherence to industry codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Apply working knowledge of Building Automation System (BAS) integration to ensure proper controls functionality.
• Manage the change order process, preventing scope creep and maintaining project integrity.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of project management experience, or 4+ years in mechanical installation, building automation, electrical installation, or construction.
• 2+ years reading and interpreting blueprints, and technical mechanical systems documents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering; or a Master's degree/MBA.
• Data center industry experience with water- or air-cooled chillers.
• Commercial HVAC expertise, including centrifugal chillers, Cooling Distribution Unit systems, and airside equipment.
• Projection Management Professional certification.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification or experience with Building Automation Systems.
• 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.

Pay and Benefits

The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. 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.

Other Compensation:

• Short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
• 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 leave; military leave; purchased vacation.
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account.
• Tuition Assistance.