Senior Commissioning Project Manager – Data Center Construction, Texas<\/b>
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Project Manager<\/b> to lead and manage the commissioning process for large -scale, ground -up data center construction projects in the South Chicago region. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all commissioning activities across complex, mission -critical MEP systems to ensure facilities are delivered fully tested, validated, and ready for reliable operation.
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The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge of data center infrastructure, strong project management skills, and proven experience driving integrated testing, system validation, and turnover on high -performance facilities.
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Candidates must be legally authorized to work in North America; visa sponsorship is not available.
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Develop and manage the overall commissioning plan from design review through integrated systems testing (IST) and final turnover.
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Establish commissioning scope, sequencing, milestones, and documentation requirements aligned with project schedules.
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Lead commissioning efforts across all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and life -safety systems.
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Act as the primary point of contact for commissioning -related activities across internal teams, contractors, and client stakeholders.
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Oversee commissioning of mission -critical systems including medium - and low -voltage electrical distribution, generators, UPS systems, switchgear, cooling plants, CRAC/CRAH units, chilled water systems, fuel oil systems, fire protection, and BMS/EPMS integration.
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Ensure all systems are properly installed, pre -tested, started up, and functionally tested in accordance with design intent and owner requirements.
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Plan and execute Integrated Testing (IT / IST), validating redundancy, failover, and system interoperability.
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Coordinate commissioning activities with General Contractors, subcontractors, vendors, third -party commissioning agents, and design teams.
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Review and approve commissioning schedules, method statements, test scripts, and procedures.
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Ensure contractors meet commissioning readiness requirements prior to functional and integrated testing.
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Drive issue resolution, retesting, and corrective actions to maintain schedule and quality.
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Manage commissioning documentation including test plans, checklists, functional performance reports, deficiency logs, and final commissioning records.
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Ensure accurate and complete turnover packages including O&M manuals, as -builts, test results, and training materials.
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Support client operations teams during system handover, training, and early operations.
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Ensure systems are delivered fully commissioned and ready for client acceptance.
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Identify commissioning risks related to design, installation, schedule, and testing sequencing.
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Implement mitigation strategies to prevent late -stage failures or delays.
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Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across future projects.
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Support QA/QC and Safety teams to ensure commissioning activities are executed safely and in compliance with site requirements.
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Provide clear commissioning status reports, risk assessments, and readiness updates to internal leadership and client teams.
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Participate in OAC meetings, commissioning reviews, and schedule coordination meetings.
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Serve as a trusted commissioning advisor to clients and project leadership.
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8–12+ years of experience in commissioning or project management on large -scale data center, mission -critical, or industrial projects.
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Strong technical expertise across electrical and mechanical systems, with deep understanding of redundancy and reliability concepts.
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Proven experience leading Integrated Systems Testing on ground -up data center projects.
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Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across fast -paced construction environments.
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Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
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Ability to manage multiple projects or project phases simultaneously.
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Hands -on mindset with strong field presence.
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Experience with hyperscale or multi -phase data center programs.
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Formal commissioning certification (CxA, BCxP, CCP, or equivalent).
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Background in MEP engineering, construction management, or trade supervision.
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Familiarity with commissioning management platforms and construction software such as Procore or Bluebeam.
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This is a critical leadership role in delivering high -performance, mission -critical data center infrastructure<\/b>. If you are driven by technical excellence, system reliability, and seamless project delivery, this role offers the opportunity to lead commissioning on complex, ground -up data center builds in the Chicago market.
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