Commissioning Project Manager Data Centers

Pkaza; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pkaza is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager for Data Centers in Elk Grove Village, IL to lead a team of commissioning engineers and project managers on regional data center projects. The role emphasizes adherence to CXA standards, quality-control processes, and active client interfacing.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, schedules, and deliverables, coordinating with contractors and vendors, and generating comprehensive commissioning documentation and reports for enterprise-grade

Qualifications

• Hands-on project management of Data Center / Critical Facilities projects.
• Experience with large-scale commissioning and CXA standards.
• Bachelor’s in electrical/mechanical engineering preferred.
• P.E. license and PMP certification a plus.
• Willingness to travel 25–50%.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Data Center commissioning projects in the region.
• Provide leadership to engineers and project managers.
• Interface with clients, contractors and vendors to meet project goals.
• Oversee design, quality control, staffing, and budget management.
• Produce project reports and forecasts; ensure QA processes.
• Ensure adherence to CXA standards and SOPs.
• Travel 25–50% as needed.

Skills

Project management

Data Center experience

Client relationship

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

P.E. license / LEED

PMP certification a plus

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Power Quality Analyzers

Power Disturbance Analyzers

Data loggers

Job description

Commissioning Project Manager Data Centers - Elk Grove Village, IL

Our client is a regional data center commissioning boutique focused in Critical Facilities Assessment and Commissioning Services in the U.S. They provide commissioning, consulting and management expertise in Data Center / Mission Critical Facilities Space with the mindset to provide reliability, energy efficiency, and sustainability when providing these consulting services for Enterprise, Colocation, and Hyperscale Data Center Projects. This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

The CxA PM will manage the overall commissioning process in the region, follow standards set by the organization and oversight of multiple cxa projects for large data center projects. This candidate will ensure that commissioning experts follow cxa standards, adhere to a thorough quality management / QC process and procedures that validate and document client’s systems. This candidate will also handle any technical commissioning issues in the region for local data center clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple CxA Projects in the region as a Program Manager that consists of a full team of commissioning engineers and cxa project managers on a wide range of data center CxA projects


• Manage project team by providing direction, monitoring effectiveness and providing leadership


• Ability to manage a team of CxA Engineers and technical staff


• Work closely with other functional areas of the organization, project contractors, internal / external team members, customers and suppliers


• Oversee all phases of project management / project delivery: design, quality control, staffing, budget management (P & L) while following Industry Best Practices


• Possess in-depth knowledge of Client, which are incorporated into overall project execution. Interface with clients to define project requirements. Establishes project work plan and deadlines.


• Client Interface on projects; Manage client relationship / expectations with effective face to face, phone, and email communication


• Ability to manage multiple projects; Champion design reports; Produce engineering proposals (RFPs); Facilitate client meetings / presentations that meet the project's objectives


• Track progress of projects against goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets


• Generate reports, track project costs, financial forecasts as related to project status


• Monitor expenses to ensure they fall within the prescribed budget


• Understand / follow company policies and procedures


• Will manage staff; candidate will be managing the technical aspect of projects and act as a technical resource for the local commissioning team


• Ensure CxA standards are being followed for: Equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures; Development of standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs); Comprehensive Commissioning documentation


• Ensure that the overall CxA process is being followed with the highest of standards:




• Commissioning test procedures and reports


• Commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects


• Comprehensive reports which include:




• recommendations for optimizing building operations


• functional checklists


• list of deficiencies


• equipment operation


• maintenance manuals






• Have the team follow Cxa Standards:




• Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning


• Integrated system testing; Load Bank Testing; Compilation of all testing procedure results


• Functional tests for various building MEP systems, such as: fire alarm and control systems, HVAC, Chillers, CRAC units, normal and standby electrical distribution systems, UPS, standby generators, and emergency lighting, etc.


• System Assembly;


• Commission plan preparation


• Follow company QC process and procedures




• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors and owners agents as needed


• Execute project assignments; Interface with project contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; Interact with all facets of the company: engineering, design, etc.


• Verification of cxa results of test reports


• Assist with field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment as needed; Field experience in the operation and application of Power Quality Analyzers, Power Disturbance Analyzers, Data loggers, and related system testing equipment


• Manage business development for new and future projects in the area


• Follow company strategy for market penetration

Qualifications

• Hands on experience managing Data Centers / Critical Facilities Projects with an A/E, MEP or CxA company


• Previous Data Center / Mission Critical experience a must


• 5 to 10 or more years of experience in the Electrical / Mechanical Commissioning Field


• Experience with Level 1-5 commissioning


• Experience managing cxa teams and developing plans for large scale commissioning projects


• Experience with IEEE / ASHRAE procedures and protocols a plus


• Possess basic knowledge of systems design for various projects


• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering a plus


• P.E. license / LEED accreditation a plus


• PMP certification a plus


• Project management experience in the Consulting Engineering Industry


• Client relationship / Client Management / Client Engagement / Business Development - creating RFPs


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (this role requires heavy amount of writing, documentation, and client interaction)


• Strong organizational, communication, and reporting skills


• Computer savvy / Microsoft Project, Excel. Ability to create complex reports, forecast modeling


• Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy Nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, etc.)


• Must be open to 25-50% Travel