Commissioning Manager, Data Centers

ARCO Companies; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP for all associates

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical leave after 5 years + $5k

Volunteer leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation: 3 weeks

Maternity leave: 12 weeks

Job summary

ARCO Companies seeks a Commissioning Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities for mission-critical data center projects in the United States. You will develop commissioning plans, manage schedules, and oversee tests of electrical, mechanical, controls, and life-safety systems.

You will review design documents, coordinate with project teams, and drive issue resolution to ensure seamless handover from construction to operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building commissioning or mission-critical construction
• Hands-on experience commissioning data centers
• Strong working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience with integrated systems testing and turnover processes
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in high-pressure environments
• Willingness to travel or be site-based as required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with a focus in Mechanical, Electrical, or similar Construction Management, or related field

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities for data center projects
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, schedules, and documentation from design through turnover
• Coordinate with Project Manager, Superintendent, and subcontractors to align commissioning scope and expectations
• Lead commissioning meetings with the team
• Oversee functional performance testing of critical systems including electrical, mechanical, controls, and life safety
• Review design documents and submittals for operational readiness
• Track and resolve commissioning issues, deficiencies, and punch list items
• Ensure integrated systems testing is executed safely and successfully
• Support training of owner’s operations staff and development of O&M documentation
• Verify systems meet uptime, redundancy, and performance requirements
• Manage a smooth transition from construction to operations

Skills

Data center commissioning

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Turnover processes

Stakeholder management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO hires only the best and brightest dedicated to providing our clients with superior solutions, cultivating our award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all levels of the business.

We are looking for a Commissioning Manager for our mission-critical data center projects. Because ARCO is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why ARCO is truly the best place to build a career.

A Day in the Life:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities for data center projects
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, schedules, and documentation from design through turnover
• Coordinate with Project Manager, Superintendent, and subcontractors to align commissioning scope and expectations
• Lead commissioning meetings with the team
• Oversee functional performance testing of critical systems including electrical, mechanical, controls, and life safety
• Review design documents and submittals for operational readiness
• Track and resolve commissioning issues, deficiencies, and punch list items
• Ensure integrated systems testing is executed safely and successfully
• Support training of owner’s operations staff and development of O&M documentation
• Verify systems meet uptime, redundancy, and performance requirements
• Manage a smooth transition from construction to operations

Necessary Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in building commissioning or mission-critical construction
• Hands-on experience commissioning data centers
• Strong working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience with integrated systems testing and turnover processes
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in high-pressure environments
• Willingness to travel or be site-based as required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with a focus in Mechanical, Electrical, or similar Construction Management, or related field

What We Can Offer You:

At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. ARCO’s best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

• 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We have looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is "Yes!" we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

As set forth in ARCO Companies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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