Project Manager – HVAC & Liquid Cooling

About the Company

We are an early-stage technology and manufacturing company developing advanced liquid cooling systems for high-density AI compute infrastructure.

As the industry rapidly transitions from traditional air cooling to liquid cooling, we are focused on developing and manufacturing critical cooling equipment in India for both domestic and international markets.

Our product portfolio includes cold plates, coolant distribution units (CDUs), manifolds, secondary fluid networks, controls, and software solutions that enable efficient liquid cooling for high-density computing environments.

The company is backed by an established industrial group and operates its own manufacturing and testing facility near Mumbai, with design and commercial operations based in Mumbai.

This is an opportunity to work in a highly hands-on environment, with exposure across the complete product lifecycle—from product development and manufacturing through installation, testing, commissioning, and site delivery.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager – HVAC & Liquid Cooling with a strong background in field HVAC execution and project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of experience, with a significant portion of their career spent managing HVAC and chilled-water projects at site.

You will be responsible for owning projects end-to-end, from sales handover through installation, testing, commissioning, final acceptance, and warranty commencement.

This role requires strong technical understanding, project management skills, site execution experience, and the ability to effectively manage clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities1. Project Management & Delivery

- Own project delivery end-to-end, from sales handover through final acceptance and warranty commencement.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, budgets, and execution strategies.
- Track project progress, costs, resources, and timelines and proactively report deviations.
- Ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope, schedule, quality, and budget.
- Manage project risks and implement corrective actions wherever required.

2. Site Execution & Installation

- Manage site mobilisation, manpower planning, subcontractors, material logistics, and installation activities.
- Oversee installation of chilled-water and HVAC systems, including piping, pumps, heat exchangers, AHUs,



valves, and associated controls.
- Ensure installation quality meets approved drawings, specifications, and applicable standards.
- Coordinate with contractors and site teams to resolve technical and execution-related issues.

3. Testing & Commissioning

- Lead testing and commissioning activities, including:
- Flushing
- Pressure testing
- Chemical cleaning
- Flow balancing
- Performance verification
- Equipment commissioning
- Integration with customer control systems
- Coordinate with engineering and customer teams to ensure successful system commissioning.
- Troubleshoot commissioning issues and drive them through to closure.

4. Client & Contractor Management

- Act as the key project interface with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Conduct and chair regular project progress meetings.
- Maintain clear meeting minutes, action trackers, commitments, and follow-ups.
- Manage customer expectations and resolve project issues professionally and proactively.
- Maintain strong documentation and communication throughout the project lifecycle.

5. Commercial & Change Management

- Monitor project costs against approved budgets.
- Manage change orders, claims, variations, and extensions of time with appropriate documentation.
- Maintain a clear and auditable project paper trail.
- Identify commercial risks and communicate them to management at an early stage.

6. EHS & Compliance

- Ensure strict compliance with EHS requirements, permits to work, method statements, and risk assessments.
- Promote a strong safety-first culture across project sites.
- Ensure all site activities comply with applicable safety standards and procedures.

7. Project Close-Out

- Drive complete project close-out and handover.
- Ensure timely completion of:
- As-built drawings
- O&M; manuals
- Testing and commissioning reports
- Training records
- Warranty documentation
- Handover packs
- Ensure all project deliverables are completed before final project closure.

Mandatory Requirements

- 8–10 years of relevant experience,



with a majority of experience in field HVAC execution and project delivery.
- Proven experience delivering chilled-water and HVAC projects.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of:
- HVAC piping
- Pumps
- Heat exchangers
- AHUs
- Valves
- Controls interfaces
- Robust understanding of testing and commissioning procedures and troubleshooting during commissioning.
- Experience with project scheduling using MS Project or Primavera.
- Strong understanding of project cost control and budget management.
- Proven experience managing clients, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors under demanding project conditions.
- Working knowledge of relevant piping, insulation, HVAC, and site safety codes and standards.
- Strong understanding of site execution, project documentation, and project close-out.

Technical Qualifications & Skills

- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognised institution.
- Diploma holders with exceptional site execution and project delivery experience may also be considered.
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Thermodynamics
- Heat transfer
- Fluid mechanics
- Pump curves
- Pressure drop calculations
- Ability to read, interpret, and mark up:
- GA drawings
- P&IDs;
- Isometric drawings
- Schematics
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel for engineering calculations, project tracking, and reporting.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Conversational Hindi.
- Marathi is an added advantage.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
- Experience working in mission-critical, data centre, or 24×7 facilities where downtime is critical.
- Exposure to BMS integration and instrumentation loop checks.
- Experience commissioning equipment that has been designed and manufactured in-house.
- Experience in data centres, AI infrastructure, critical facilities, or advanced cooling systems will be an advantage.

Key Attributes

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

- Strong ownership and accountability.
- Excellent project planning and execution skills.
- Strong technical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong documentation discipline.
- A proactive and solution-oriented approach.
- Comfort working in an evolving, entrepreneur

Pay: ₹85,000.00 - ₹98,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Project Manager (Mumbai)
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📍 Mumbai