Salary

Fluid2Chip recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

Job Summary

Fluid2Chip is hiring a Technical Project Manager (Liquid Cooling) to support the delivery of advanced liquid cooling and Technology Cooling Systems (TCS) for data centers.

This is not a generic project manager role. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with water treatment, complex fluid systems, commissioning, or high-purity environments, and has grown into a role coordinating people, process, and technical execution.

You will work directly with hyperscalers, colocation providers, OEMs, and contractors to ensure liquid cooling systems are executed correctly during the most critical phases of project delivery

Essential Functions

Coordinate execution of liquid cooling and TCS projects from early engagement through commissioning.
Proactively identify execution risks, operational barriers, and change impacts and drive resolution.
Maintain project schedules, scopes, risks, and dependencies.
Serve as a technical liaison between clients, field teams, contractors, and internal leadership.
Track commissioning readiness, testing requirements, and acceptance criteria.
Translate technical issues (chemistry, cleanliness, system readiness) into project impacts.
Support field teams during critical site activities when needed.
Ensure accurate, high-quality project documentation and reporting.
Proactively escalate risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Serve as the primary client point of contact throughout execution.
Guide clients through technical decisions, milestones, and tradeoffs.
Build trusted, long term client relationships while managing expectations and driving outcomes.

Position Requirements

3–10 years experience in one or more of the following:
- Water treatment or industrial fluid systems.
- Commissioning engineering or commissioning management.
- Complex mechanical or process systems.
- High-purity environments (semiconductor, electronics, pharma preferred).
Proven client-facing experience.
Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-pressure project environments.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical) or a related technical field.
Equivalent hands-on experience in water treatment, commissioning, or complex fluid systems may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus, but not required.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

Frequently required to remain in a stationary position.
Frequently moving through office, facility and other environments.
On occasion the employee may need to move stationary items weighing up to 30 pounds.

Travel Requirements

Up to 75%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states.
Must be located near a major airport.
Effective May 7, 2025, and in accordance with U.S. federal regulations for domestic air travel, a valid REAL ID (or an acceptable alternative, such as a passport) is required for travel associated with this position.
Travel may involve transportation by car or plane depending on the destination and nature of the business need.
Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meetings for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

Benefits

Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option).
Flex spending accounts (FSA).
Dental and vision plans.
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26.
401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option.
PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year.
Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage.
Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance.
Paid parental leave after one year of employment.

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is Fluid2Chip's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.

EEO

Fluid2Chip provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.

Notice To Third Party Agencies
Fluid2Chip does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to Fluid2Chip in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where Fluid2Chip has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of Fluid2Chip and Fluid2Chip will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.