Project Manager-Liquid Cooling

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the design, execution, and commissioning of data center infrastructure, with a strong focus on liquid cooling systems and high-density deployments.

This role requires deep expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems along with modern cooling technologies such as direct-to-chip and immersion cooling.

Key Responsibilities

• MEP Project Execution
• Lead end-to-end execution of data center MEP systems:
• HVAC (CRAC/CRAH, chillers)
• Electrical systems (UPS, transformers, DG)
• Plumbing & fire protection
• Manage installation, testing, and commissioning (ITC)
• Cooling Systems Leadership
• Manage design & deployment of:
• Liquid cooling (Direct-to-Chip, Rear Door Heat Exchangers)
• Immersion cooling systems
• Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs)
• Ensure integration with traditional air cooling systems
• Optimize for high rack densities (30–100+ kW per rack)
• Design Coordination
• Work with consultants and design teams on:
• Load calculations & heat load analysis
• Piping & hydraulic design
• Electrical load and redundancy (N+1, 2N)
• Review drawings, BOQs, and technical specifications
• Vendor & Contractor Management
• Manage MEP contractors, OEMs, and system integrators
• Coordinate with suppliers of:
• Chillers, pumps, CDUs
• Switchgear, UPS, busways
• Ensure adherence to timelines, quality, and safety
• Commissioning & Handover
• Lead:
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Ensure systems meet Tier standards (I–IV) and uptime requirements
• Compliance & Standards
• Ensure compliance with:
• ASHRAE TC 9.9 guidelines
• Uptime Institute Tier Standards
• NFPA / local codes
• Maintain documentation and audit readiness
• Cost & Schedule Control
• Develop and track project schedules (MS Project / Primavera)
• Monitor CAPEX and OPEX for MEP systems
• Drive value engineering initiatives
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s / Master’s in Mechanical Engineering
  
  

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in:
• Data center HVAC systems (CRAC/CRAH, chillers, cooling towers)
• Electrical infrastructure (UPS, DG, PDU)
• Liquid cooling technologies
• Understanding of:
• Heat transfer & thermodynamics
• High-density rack cooling challenges
  

Tools & Software

• AutoCAD / Revit (MEP)
• CFD tools (ANSYS Fluent, 6SigmaDC)
• MS Project / Primavera
  
  

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
  
  

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
  
  

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected] . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

About The Team

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.