Accenture Construct - Commissioning Manager, ANS

Accenture Construct; Sandersville (GA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a senior commissioning leader to direct and coordinate the commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems for data centers and mission-critical facilities. You will mentor teams, manage milestones, and ensure safety and quality across the project lifecycle.

You will liaise with clients and GC teams, develop testing plans, review reports, and uphold industry standards while exploring energy-efficient improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Ten years’ experience in commissioning mechanical and electrical systems for data centers or critical facilities.
• Ten years’ experience in commissioning complex infrastructure projects and managing MEP teams.
• Five years’ experience in mentoring commissioning professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning agents and engineers, providing direction, mentoring, and performance management to meet milestones on time and within budget.
• Liaise with client and GC teams to plan and coordinate daily commissioning activities.
• Direct and oversee commissioning of mechanical (HVAC, chillers, towers) systems and electrical (switchgear, UPS, generators, RPPs, PDUs).
• Develop and approve commissioning plans, procedures, and protocols aligned with project requirements and industry best practices.
• Direct functional/ load/ integrated tests to validate system performance from L0 to L5.
• Identify and resolve complex mechanical/electrical issues with design, construction, and operations teams.
• Review and approve detailed commissioning reports and ensure turnover documentation is complete.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, NEC) and pursue energy efficiency improvements.
• Act as primary client point of contact for commissioning activities and project progress.
• Work location is hybrid: mix of remote, client site, or Accenture office.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

MEP coordination

Project management

Client liaison

Mentoring teams

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Engineering degree in mechanical/electrical

Tools

BMS

SCADA

EPMS

Job description

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”

You didn’t get into this to manage one piece of a project. You got into it to change how the world gets built.

At Accenture Construct, that’s the job. You’ll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving — smarter, safer and more sustainably.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold: project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists who pair real-world delivery with AI. And you won’t be handed a slice of it. We take on whole programs, from early strategy through construction and handover, and we stand behind how they land.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Construct

As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Construct LLC or Accenture Construct Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

THE WORK:

• You’ll lead commissioning agents and engineers, providing direction, mentoring, performance management and coordinate team activities to ensure project milestones are achieved on time, within budget and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on delivering quality results.
• You’ll liaise with the client and GC teams to plan and coordinate daily Cx activities.
• You’ll direct and oversee the commissioning process for mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, chillers, CRAC units, cooling towers, etc.) and electrical systems (e.g., switchgear, UPS, generators, RPPs, PDUs, etc.).
• You’ll develop and approve commissioning plans, procedures, and protocols for mechanical and electrical systems and ensure alignment with project requirements, client expectations, and industry best practices.
• You’ll direct and oversee functional testing, load testing, and integrated systems testing to validate system performance and reliability, namely all Cx activities from L0 to L5.
• You’ll identify and resolve complex issues related to mechanical and electrical systems during commissioning and work closely with design, construction, and operations teams to implement effective solutions.
• You’ll review and approve detailed commissioning reports, including test results, issue logs, and system performance metrics and ensure proper documentation is maintained for turnover to operational teams.
• You’ll ensure all systems comply with applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations (e.g., ASHRAE, NFPA, NE, etc. ) and recommend process improvements to enhance energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational reliability.
• You’ll act as the primary point of contact for clients, project managers, and other stakeholders regarding all commissioning activities and provide clear communication on project progress, challenges, and resolutions.
• Flexible : The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center.

With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or related field) OR additional four (4) years of related experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in commissioning mechanical and electrical systems for data centers or other mission-critical facilities
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in commissioning complex infrastructure projects and a proven track record of managing MEP teams
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in managing and mentoring teams of commissioning professionals

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Advanced certifications such as CEM, CPMP, or PMP
• Experience commissioning hyperscale and / or colocation data centers
• Familiarity with advanced monitoring systems such as BMS, EPMS and SCADA
• Flexibility to travel to work location
• Commitment to sustainable and energy-efficient design practices

$170,000 - $220,000 a year

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia or Washington as set forth below.

We will accept applications until August 15th, 2026.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• The biggest builds going. Hyperscale data centers, grid and generation, transit and rail, chip fabs, mines, water. If it’s complex and it matters, it’s on our list.
• You own the outcome. Not a workstream. Not a deliverable. Whether the program lands.
• AI that shows up on site. Program control that predicts instead of records. You’ll use it, and you’ll help shape it.
• Scale without the distance. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, on a team small enough that people know your name.
• Serious investment in you. Leadership development, technical upskilling and certification support.
• Work that outlasts you. People will use what you build for forty years without knowing your name. That’s the point.
• Recognition that means something in this industry. Accenture Construct is ranked #6 globally in ENR’s 2026 Top 50 Program Management Firms and #4 in Building Design + Construction’s Top 80 Construction Management Firms for 2026.

ABOUT ACCENTURE CONSTRUCT

• Accenture Construct is Accenture’s global capital projects business.
• The data centers behind AI. The grid behind the energy transition. The rail, water and airports everything else runs on.
• We plan them, engineer them, deliver them and hand them over — and unlike most of this market, we’re on the hook for whether they land on time. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. One team that owns the whole thing.

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Accenture Construct offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.

Benefits eligibility may vary by state, country, and role. Please connect with your recruiter for more information.