Project Manager - Mission Critical Data Center Programs
Onsite Project Manager leading execution of complex HVAC service and construction programs at hyperscale data centers — coordinating start-up, Level 3–5 commissioning, warranty, and field support across air-side (CRAC/CRAH, AHUs) and chiller/water-side systems, working with GCs, mechanical contractors, controls integrators, and commissioning agents.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Mesa
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 10+ years of progressive experience in HVAC service operations or project management, ideally in mission-critical or data center environments
- Proven track record managing complex HVAC mechanical programs across air-side systems (CRAC/CRAH, air handlers, precision cooling, VRF)
- Proven track record managing chiller/water-side systems (chillers, cooling towers, condenser/chilled water piping)
- Working knowledge of mechanical drawings and sequences of operation
- Working knowledge of BMS/controls platforms and protocols such as BACnet, Niagara, and Modbus
- Experience with ERP/CRM systems, service management platforms, and performance dashboards
- Knowledge of HVAC controls/BMS integration, construction schedules, and commissioning requirements
- Adherence to safety requirements including LOTO, confined space, and hot work
- Willingness to maintain regular construction-site presence (onsite role)
- Strong leadership and communication skills to represent the company with customers, GCs, trades, and internal teams
Nice to have
- Direct experience with mission-critical infrastructure (data centers, hyperscale, colocation, uptime-sensitive facilities)
- Mechanical or HVAC engineering background
Full description
Who are we?
XNRGY Climate Systems is a North American leader in sustainable design and advanced manufacturing of custom air handling and liquid cooling systems. With decades of HVAC engineering and manufacturing expertise, XNRGY delivers innovative, energy-efficient solutions for mission-critical industries including hyperscale and modular data centers, healthcare, life sciences, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing.
Opportunity
We are excited to continue expanding our Service organization as XNRGY supports some of the world’s largest hyperscale data center projects. As part of this growth, XNRGY is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Mission Critical Data Center Programs (HVAC) to lead onsite execution of complex HVAC service and construction programs.
This role serves as the on-site face of XNRGY for customers, General Contractors (GCs), and mechanical and electrical trade partners on mission-critical data center projects. The Project Manager owns execution across both air-side equipment—including CRAC/CRAH units, air handling units, and economizers—and chiller/water-side plant equipment, including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and piping.
The Project Manager will lead execution from rework and start-up through commissioning, warranty, and field support, while coordinating building management and controls integration and supporting the uptime-critical requirements of Tier III/IV data center environments.
Position Overview
The Project Manager is responsible for driving safe, disciplined execution of highly technical HVAC mechanical programs in active mission-critical construction environments.
Working across internal teams, mechanical contractors, controls integrators, GCs, commissioning agents, OEM technicians, and data center operators, this position coordinates equipment start-up, Level 3–5 commissioning, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and ongoing field support.
The Project Manager will also oversee Superintendents and other onsite staff, represent XNRGY at GC and project meetings, manage project risks and dependencies, and serve as the primary escalation point for HVAC scope, schedule, and change management.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager with a strong technical understanding of both air-side and chiller/water-side mechanical systems and the ability to lead execution in high-stakes, uptime-critical environments.
The successful candidate will bring a proven track record managing complex HVAC mechanical programs and be comfortable working directly with customers, GCs, mechanical and electrical trades, controls integrators, commissioning agents, and onsite technical teams.