Traveling Data Center Manager

Carrier

. Act as the primary customer-facing representative, embodying and promoting the Carrier brand .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,500 - $234,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing field service teams, particularly in commercial HVAC systems, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimizing operational efficiency. Proven ability to build customer relationships and effectively resolve issues in both office and field environments.

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Commercial HVAC ExpertiseTeam Management and TrainingBudgeting and ForecastingCustomer Relationship ManagementSafety Standards Compliance

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Hard Skills

Commercial HVAC SystemsDiagnostics and MaintenanceStartup and CommissioningPerformance OptimizationResource Planning

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProblem SolvingFlexibilityLeadership

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsSAPOracleMicrosoft OfficeDispatch Tools

Industry Keywords

Data Center Reliability StandardsUnion LiaisonSafety InspectionsFleet ManagementBuilding Codes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary customer-facing representative, embodying and promoting the Carrier brand
Lead the hiring process for Data Center technicians
Oversee onboarding of new technicians, including safety orientation, training procedures, and provisioning of devices and equipment
Serve as the union liaison between Carrier and union representatives
Conduct job site safety inspections and organize quarterly safety meetings
Interact with the master scheduler to ensure technician staffing needs are met for each project
Manage requests for tools, PPE, vehicles, and uniforms for field teams
Maintain fleet management and vehicle availability
Approve daily timesheets and travel requests for Data Center technicians
Travel to Data Center sites to oversee operations and support field teams
Forecast, monitor, and document financial performance against plan
Coordinate, prioritize, and resolve team issues
Optimize manpower, standard time, equipment, and energy usage to complete open work
Escalate critical or complex issues impacting the business
Manage the team according to established programs and objectives
Implement, monitor, and manage work quality
Respond to key customer complaints, conduct satisfaction investigations, and establish improvement plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
5+ years of experience in commercial HVAC and/or in the service industry
3+ years’ experience managing and/or training field service teams, including union technicians, with a focus on performance and efficiency
Ability to travel
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Preferred: Expertise in startup and commissioning of industrial HVAC systems and understanding of data center reliability standards
Preferred: Strong technical knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, including diagnostics, controls, and maintenance
Preferred: Familiarity with safety standards, building codes, and compliance requirements
Preferred: Proven ability to build customer relationships and resolve issues effectively
Preferred: Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), Microsoft Office, and dispatch tools
Preferred: Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning
Preferred: Clear and confident communicator with all organizational levels
Preferred: Flexible and hands-on, comfortable in both office and field environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Wellness incentives
Retirement benefits
Paid vacation days, up to 15 days
Paid sick days, up to 5 days
Paid personal leave, up to 5 days
Paid holidays, up to 13 days
Birth and adoption leave
Parental leave
Family and medical leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Military leave
Purchased vacation
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Health Savings Account
Health Care Spending Account
Dependent Care Spending Account
Tuition assistance