Senior Level HVAC Manager Jobs
Senior level hvac manager jobs put seasoned professionals in charge of system strategy, operational outcomes, and the engineering or field teams that deliver them. Most openings are on-site, with select hybrid roles, concentrated in Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Johnson Controls, ENFRA, and Midea America hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Where is the work:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
Join our innovative team as a dynamic and detail-oriented Data Center Project Manager! In this exciting role, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of data center projects, from startup to commissioning. You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of data center environments, including cutting-edge colocation facilities and expansive hyperscale sites, ensuring seamless project execution and exceptional customer satisfaction.
We are looking for someone with a robust mechanical background, particularly in thermal execution and chilled water systems. This role requires hands-on project management experience delivering complex infrastructure and systems (HVAC/mechanical). Your expertise in functional and integrated system testing of thermal equipment within data centers will be crucial.
While experience in other industries is also highly valued, the ideal candidate will possess a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, have completed an industry training program, or have equivalent years of experience.
If you are a professional eager to advance your skills in the dynamic Data Center market, we want to hear from you! Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of data center technology.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will do:
Project Management:
- Lead and manage data center projects, ensuring timely execution from startup to commissioning.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules that track milestones and deliverables.
- Manage change orders, scope adjustments, and project modifications in alignment with client requirements.
Technical Oversight:
- Oversee integrated system testing and functional testing of data center sites.
- Provide expertise in thermal execution for data centers, particularly in chilled water systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in collaboration with engineering and technical teams.
Team Coordination:
- Manage and mentor technicians on-site, ensuring clear communication and adherence to project plans.
- Act as the primary point of contact for technical and operational questions during project execution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, construction management, and client services.
Customer Engagement:
- Interface with data center customers to understand their unique needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Ensure projects meet customer specifications, quality standards, and industry best practices.
- Support post-installation follow-up to verify operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, industry training programs, or equivalent years of experience (7+ years of experience).
- Proven experience managing projects in the data center, industrial, or HVAC sectors.
- Demonstrated expertise in thermal execution, especially in systems involving chilled water or water cooling.
- Experience in integrated system testing, commissioning, and functional testing is preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with an understanding of complex data center infrastructure.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage teams and engage with technical staff.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
COMPENSATION
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$105,228.33 - $146,720.00
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
Yes
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
Safety Sensitive Role:
Yes
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
LOCATION
Location: Livonia, Michigan, United States of America
INTRODUCTION
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Where is the work:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
Join our innovative team as a dynamic and detail-oriented Data Center Project Manager! In this exciting role, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of data center projects, from startup to commissioning. You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of data center environments, including cutting-edge colocation facilities and expansive hyperscale sites, ensuring seamless project execution and exceptional customer satisfaction.
We are looking for someone with a robust mechanical background, particularly in thermal execution and chilled water systems. This role requires hands-on project management experience delivering complex infrastructure and systems (HVAC/mechanical). Your expertise in functional and integrated system testing of thermal equipment within data centers will be crucial.
While experience in other industries is also highly valued, the ideal candidate will possess a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, have completed an industry training program, or have equivalent years of experience.
If you are a professional eager to advance your skills in the dynamic Data Center market, we want to hear from you! Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of data center technology.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will do:
Project Management:
- Lead and manage data center projects, ensuring timely execution from startup to commissioning.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules that track milestones and deliverables.
- Manage change orders, scope adjustments, and project modifications in alignment with client requirements.
Technical Oversight:
- Oversee integrated system testing and functional testing of data center sites.
- Provide expertise in thermal execution for data centers, particularly in chilled water systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in collaboration with engineering and technical teams.
Team Coordination:
- Manage and mentor technicians on-site, ensuring clear communication and adherence to project plans.
- Act as the primary point of contact for technical and operational questions during project execution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, construction management, and client services.
Customer Engagement:
- Interface with data center customers to understand their unique needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Ensure projects meet customer specifications, quality standards, and industry best practices.
- Support post-installation follow-up to verify operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, industry training programs, or equivalent years of experience (7+ years of experience).
- Proven experience managing projects in the data center, industrial, or HVAC sectors.
- Demonstrated expertise in thermal execution, especially in systems involving chilled water or water cooling.
- Experience in integrated system testing, commissioning, and functional testing is preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with an understanding of complex data center infrastructure.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage teams and engage with technical staff.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
COMPENSATION
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$105,228.33 - $146,720.00
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
Yes
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
Safety Sensitive Role:
Yes
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
LOCATION
Location: Livonia, Michigan, United States of America
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Senior Level HVAC Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level hvac manager job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have led complex HVAC projects from design through commissioning, managed crews or engineering staff, and owned budget and compliance outcomes. Demonstrating system-level thinking, familiarity with building automation and energy codes, and a history of reducing downtime or operating costs will set you apart. Certifications like PE licensure or CEM strengthen your candidacy significantly.
Which companies hire senior level hvac managers?
Companies hiring senior level hvac managers right now include Johnson Controls, ENFRA, and Midea America, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from large commercial contractors, facility management firms, healthcare systems, and industrial operators that maintain substantial mechanical infrastructure.
Are there remote senior level hvac manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles require on-site presence given the hands-on nature of HVAC operations. About 50% of senior level hvac manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve design oversight, project management, or multi-site program coordination rather than direct field supervision.
What makes a hvac manager role senior level?
Senior level hvac manager roles are defined by scope and ownership. You are accountable for system performance across an entire facility, portfolio, or project program, not just individual tasks. These roles expect you to set maintenance strategy, mentor junior technicians and engineers, manage vendor relationships, control capital budgets, and ensure code and safety compliance at an organizational level.
Which industries hire the most senior level hvac managers?
Senior Level hvac manager roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate large, complex facilities where system reliability, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance require experienced leadership rather than entry or mid level oversight.