Fluid2Chip

Senior Technical Project Manager – Data Center Liquid Cooling

Fluid2Chip

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead execution of data center liquid cooling and TCS projects from early engagement through commissioning and handover
  • Provide hands‑on, on‑site oversight during critical construction, installation, startup, and commissioning phases
  • Coordinate and direct activities across engineers, field technicians, contractors, OEMs, and internal stakeholders
  • Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and technical performance requirements
  • Act as the technical authority for liquid cooling systems during delivery and commissioning
  • Translate technical issues related to water chemistry, system cleanliness, readiness, and controls integration into project risks, impacts, and execution plans
  • Track commissioning readiness, testing requirements, acceptance criteria, and punch‑list items across sites
  • Support field teams during key milestones and issue resolution
  • Serve as the primary client point of contact throughout execution
  • Guide clients through technical decisions, milestones, and tradeoffs
  • Build trusted, long‑term client relationships while managing expectations and driving outcomes
  • Maintain detailed project schedules, scopes, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans
  • Establish and maintain KPIs, reporting cadence, and delivery metrics to provide clear visibility across projects
  • Proactively identify execution risks, operational barriers, and change impacts and drive resolution
  • Ensure high‑quality project documentation and reporting
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to project managers and technical team members
  • Help define and improve delivery standards, best practices, and execution playbooks
  • Support the development of scalable delivery processes as the organization grows

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field OR 3–5 years of hands‑on experience with installation, testing, validation, or troubleshooting of mechanical, controls, or liquid cooling infrastructure PLUS 10+ years of total experience across mechanical systems, liquid cooling, commissioning, controls, or mission‑critical infrastructure
  • 5+ of those years leading technical projects or workstreams within one or more of: Data centers, Mechanical/MEP contracting, Mission‑critical infrastructure, Related industrial or technical environments
  • Proven ability to lead complex, multi‑site technical projects
  • Comfortable balancing technical execution, schedule pressure, and client expectations
  • Strong client‑facing communication and decision‑making skills
  • Highly autonomous and effective in fast‑paced, execution‑driven environments.
Benefits
  • Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option).
  • Flex spending accounts (FSA).
  • Dental and vision plans.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26.
  • 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option.
  • PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year.
  • Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
  • Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage.
  • Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance.
  • Paid parental leave after one year of employment.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
liquid cooling systemsmechanical systemscontrols integrationinstallationtestingvalidationtroubleshootingcommissioningproject managementKPI establishment
Soft Skills
client-facing communicationdecision-makingmentorshiprelationship buildingrisk identificationexpectation managementproblem-solvingautonomyleadershiporganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Chemical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering