Commissioning Project Manager

James Gray Recruitment; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager to oversee mechanical and electrical systems in mission-critical environments. This role involves leading commissioning projects from pre-design through turnover, ensuring quality assurance, and managing multidisciplinary teams. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, this opportunity offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and high-impact projects that support long-term career development. Join a reputable firm that is growing globally and unlock new opportunities while contributing to the success of large-scale data center projects.

Benefits

Overtime Pay

Career Development Opportunities

Dynamic Work Culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mechanical and electrical commissioning, project management, or construction management.
• Proven experience in Data Center/Mission Critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning projects for mechanical and electrical systems in mission-critical environments.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage project plans and specifications.

Skills

Mechanical and Electrical Commissioning

Project Management

Construction Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Consultant - US MEP & Commissioning Engineers

A recognized leader in data center strategy, planning, design, integration, commissioning, and testing, this organization brings unmatched expertise built on thousands of successful projects across the U.S. and internationally. Their experience spans a broad spectrum of clients, including enterprise, institutional, hyperscale, service provider, and colocation environments.

With a forward-thinking approach, their team of consultants partners with clients to align IT infrastructure with facility operations, optimize data delivery, and accelerate deployment of mission-critical solutions. Their focus is on building highly resilient, adaptable environments that can evolve with business needs, mitigate risk, and enhance operational performance.

By joining this firm, professionals become part of a dynamic culture driven by innovation and collaboration—where exposure to cutting-edge technologies and high-impact projects supports long-term career development on a global scale.

The Role

• Act as the Commissioning Project Manager overseeing both Mechanical and Electrical systems, including cooling/heating systems, power distribution, fire protection, BMS, and emergency backup systems in a variety of mission-critical environments.
• Lead commissioning projects from pre-design through turnover, ensuring quality assurance and coordination across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Manage project plans, review and develop specifications, schedules, and execute commissioning activities to support large-scale facility and data center projects.
• Conduct detailed reviews of design criteria, equipment submittals, drawings, and documentation relevant to mechanical and electrical commissioning.
• Implement rigorous quality control processes to validate system functionality and ensure compliance with client requirements.
• Gather and organize documentation, drawings, and technical data from stakeholders including clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Develop comprehensive site-specific commissioning plans and strategies tailored to each project.
• Author and review factory witness testing protocols for major mechanical and electrical systems.
• Coordinate and lead commissioning meetings, managing stakeholder communication and ensuring thorough documentation.
• Develop and administer integrated functional testing procedures for mechanical and electrical systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, HVAC, plumbing, fire alarm, and controls systems.
• Maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists, and testing records; produce comprehensive final commissioning reports.
• Manage external consultants or contractors as needed; oversee and coordinate commissioning meetings, and participate in construction coordination meetings as required.
• Deliver regular progress reports and detailed commissioning meeting summaries to project and facility managers.

The Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military or industry training with 5+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical commissioning, project management, construction management, or related field.
• Proven experience in Data Center/Mission Critical environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and commission both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience working with general contractors and subcontractors, with strong communication and coordination skills.
• In-depth knowledge of industry regulations, standards, and best practices across both MEP disciplines.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and documentation skills essential for managing complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.

Whats in it for You

• Be a part of a well-established, highly reputable firm that’s growing globally—unlock new opportunities and grow with us on an international scale.
• Salary up to $150k dependent on experience.
• Plus overtime pay.

Want more details? Reach out to Jordan McGill, Commissioning Recruiter at James Gray Engineering for an informal and confidential chat. Contact details below:

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. James Gray encourage equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of their race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation or age.