HVAC Project Manager - Data Centers

2d2 days ago

Johnson Controls

Sydney, AU · Full-time · A$130,000 – A$170,000

About this role

Johnson Controls delivers HVAC equipment projects into data centre environments, ensuring compliance with customer technical specifications, quality standards, and critical commissioning requirements. The role manages full lifecycle delivery of systems such as chillers and CRAH/CRAC units from handover through final client acceptance.

Day-to-day work includes leading execution across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, installation, and commissioning while maintaining detailed schedules and critical path tracking. Strict adherence to data centre standards, redundancy requirements, and mission-critical commissioning protocols is essential throughout each phase.

The position serves as the primary interface between data centre operators, Tier 1 contractors, and internal teams including engineering, factory, service, and logistics. Strong working relationships are built to support repeat business and customer satisfaction measured through NPS.

This permanent full-time role based in the Sydney office offers an attractive base salary plus superannuation and car allowance. Career and training opportunities are provided to support ongoing professional development within the organisation.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or HVAC-related discipline OR trade background with extensive HVAC project experience
Proven experience delivering large HVAC equipment projects into Data Centres or critical environments
Strong understanding of data centre design principles, redundancy, and mission-critical operations

Responsibilities

Manage full lifecycle delivery of HVAC equipment projects into data centre environments
Lead project execution from handover through engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, installation, commissioning, and final handover
Maintain detailed project schedules, critical path tracking, and milestone management aligned to client programs
Own project financial performance including revenue tracking, gross margin performance, cost control, and variation management
Act as primary interface between customers, data centre operators, Tier 1 contractors, and internal teams
Manage full coordination and ownership of the complex multitier commissioning process including FAT and SAT
Identify project risks early and implement mitigation strategies across supply chain, program, technical, and commercial areas
Ensure compliance with QA standards, OHS&E requirements, and data centre quality expectations