Project Manager- Liquid Cooling

We are looking for an experienced MEP 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

1. 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)

2. 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)

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Compliance & Standards

• Ensure compliance with:
  • ASHRAE TC 9.9 guidelines
  • Uptime Institute Tier Standards
  • NFPA / local codes
• Maintain documentation and audit readiness

7. 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

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

High-Performance Culture

Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

Innovation

Financial Strength

VERTIV 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

Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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