Commissioning Project Manager

ACTalent; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 117,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Commissioning Project Manager to lead the commissioning of large-scale data center projects. You will manage L2-L5 commissioning, support integrated tests, and track OFCI equipment through startup and turnover.

This onsite, contract-to-hire role requires close collaboration with clients, MEP trades, vendors, and field teams to ensure systems meet design intent and performance requirements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction PM experience focused on MEP in data centers.
• Knowledge of L0L5 commissioning lifecycle for mission-critical projects.
• Experience with L2 and L3 commissioning activities for complex MEP systems.
• Experience supporting L4 and L5 integrated systems testing in data centers.
• Hands-on OFCI equipment procurement, startup, and turnover.
• Procore or similar project management software proficiency.
• Strong client communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning for large-scale mission critical and data center projects.
• Plan, execute, and document L2 and L3 commissioning tests and inspections.
• Coordinate with clients, agents, trades, and vendors for system integration.
• Track OFCI equipment from procurement through startup and commissioning.
• Develop and maintain commissioning schedules aligned with project timelines.
• Prepare MOPs and maintain testing documentation and reports.
• Identify deficiencies and drive timely resolution and retesting.
• Monitor risks and implement mitigation strategies in commissioning.
• Oversee closeout and turnover packages to stakeholders.
• Use Procore to manage workflows, documentation, and communications.
• Travel to project sites to oversee onsite commissioning activities.

Skills

Data center PM

MEP systems

L0L5 commissioning

OFCI management

Procore

Client communication

Tools

Procore

Job description

Job Title: Commissioning Project Manager

Job Description

The Commissioning Project Manager leads commissioning activities for large-scale mission critical data center projects, ensuring complex MEP systems are properly installed, thoroughly tested, and successfully turned over. This role manages L2 and L3 commissioning, supports L4 and L5 integrated systems testing, oversees OFCI equipment from procurement through startup, and coordinates closely with clients, commissioning agents, MEP trades, vendors, and field teams. The Commissioning Project Manager ensures that all systems meet design intent and performance requirements while maintaining clear documentation, schedules, and risk controls throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for large-scale mission critical and data center projects, ensuring all complex MEP systems are installed, tested, and turned over in accordance with design and performance requirements.
• Manage L2 and L3 commissioning activities, including planning, execution, and documentation of all tests and inspections.
• Support L4 and L5 integrated systems testing by coordinating with clients, commissioning agents, and MEP trades to ensure seamless system integration.
• Track owner-furnished, contractor-installed (OFCI) equipment from procurement through delivery, installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Coordinate closely with clients, commissioning agents, MEP trades, vendors, and field teams to align expectations, resolve issues, and maintain project momentum.
• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed commissioning schedules, ensuring alignment with overall project timelines and milestones.
• Prepare, review, and manage Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for commissioning activities to ensure safe and controlled execution of work.
• Create, organize, and maintain comprehensive testing documentation, including test plans, test results, and commissioning reports.
• Identify, document, and track deficiencies discovered during commissioning, working with project teams to drive timely resolution and retesting.
• Monitor and manage project risks related to commissioning activities, escalating issues as needed and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Oversee final commissioning closeout, ensuring all documentation, test results, and turnover packages are complete, accurate, and delivered to stakeholders.
• Use construction management and project tracking tools, such as Procore, to manage commissioning workflows, documentation, and communication.
• Communicate effectively with clients and trade partners, providing regular updates on commissioning progress, issues, and resolutions.
• Travel as needed to project sites to oversee onsite commissioning activities and support field teams.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4+ years of construction project management experience focused on MEP systems within data center environments.
• Strong understanding of the full L0L5 commissioning lifecycle for mission critical and data center projects.
• Demonstrated experience executing L2 and L3 commissioning activities for complex MEP systems.
• Proven experience supporting L4 and L5 integrated systems testing in data center or mission critical environments.
• Hands-on experience managing OFCI (owner-furnished, contractor-installed) equipment from procurement through startup and commissioning.
• Working knowledge of Procore or similar construction and project management software platforms.
• Strong client communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and build trust with stakeholders.
• Effective communication skills with trade partners, vendors, and field teams to coordinate commissioning activities.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to support onsite commissioning and project activities.
• Solid understanding of MEP systems and their integration within mission critical and data center facilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certifications such as Commissioning Authority (CxA), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Professional Engineer (PE), or Project Management Professional (PMP) are highly preferred.
• Experience working on hyperscale data centers is highly desirable.
• Experience with colocation data centers and associated operational requirements is a strong plus.
• Background in high-density data center environments is advantageous.
• Experience with liquid-cooled data center systems or similar advanced cooling technologies is highly preferred.
• Previous involvement in mission critical environments where reliability and uptime are paramount is beneficial.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite at a data center facility in either Lubbock, Texas or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The work environment centers on large-scale mission critical and data center projects with complex MEP systems and integrated commissioning activities across the L0L5 lifecycle. The position requires regular interaction with clients, commissioning agents, MEP trades, vendors, and field teams in a dynamic, schedule-driven setting. The role involves being physically present in an active construction and commissioning environment, with travel required as needed to support onsite activities and ensure successful system startup and turnover.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $110.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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