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Hvac project manager (data centers)

Sydney
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Posted: 4 June
Offer description

About this opportunity

* Permanent full-time opportunity
* Attractive base + super + car allowance
* Career and training opportunities

This is an exciting opportunity to join our project team based in our Sydney office.

This role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of HVAC equipment projects into Data Centre environments, ensuring compliance with customer technical specifications, quality standards, and critical commissioning requirements.

Responsibilities include:

Project Delivery & Execution

* Manage full lifecycle delivery of HVAC equipment projects (e.g. chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, plant systems) into data centre environments
* Lead project execution from handover through engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, installation, commissioning, and final handover
* Ensure strict adherence to data centre standards, specifications, and commissioning protocols
* Maintain detailed project schedules, critical path tracking, and milestone management aligned to client programs

Financial & Commercial Management

* Own project financial performance including:
* Revenue tracking and forecasting
* Gross Margin (GM%) performance
* Cost control and variation management
* Identify and drive margin improvement opportunities
* Ensure timely invoicing and UBR reduction through accurate milestone completion
* Stakeholder & Customer Management
* Act as primary interface between:
* Customers (Data Centre operators, Tier 1 contractors)
* Internal teams (engineering, factory, service, logistics)
* Build strong working relationships with key clients to support repeat business and customer satisfaction (NPS)
* Manage contractor and subcontractor performance on site

Technical Delivery & Commissioning

* Full coordination and ownership of the complex and multitier commissioning process
* Oversee technical compliance including:
* Equipment specifications and submittals
* FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and witness testing
* SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) and commissioning
* Identify project risks early (supply chain, program, technical, commercial) and implement mitigation strategies
* Ensure compliance with:
* QA standards
* OHS&E requirements
* Data centre quality expectations (zero-defect mindset)

What we are looking for:

* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or HVAC-related discipline OR Trade background with extensive HVAC project experience
* Proven experience delivering large HVAC equipment projects (chillers, plant systems) into Data Centres or critical environments
* Strong understanding of data centre design principles, redundancy, and mission-critical operations
* Experience with FAT, SAT, and commissioning processes
* Knowledge of HVAC systems for mission-critical environments
* Mechanical and electrical interfaces
* Ability to review technical specifications, drawings, and design documentation
* Experience in project financial management (forecasting, GM, cost control)
* Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and reporting tools
* Understanding of supply chain and manufacturing lead times
* Strong leadership and accountability mindset
* Ability to operate in high-pressure, program-driven environments
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
* Proactive problem solver with continuous improvement focus

If you are interested in this role, please click the apply button.

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