Construction Project Manager (Commissioning - Data Center)

Amicus Talent Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amicus Talent Group is seeking a Senior Commissioning Project Manager to lead commissioning for large-scale, ground-up data center builds in the Chicago area. You will plan, coordinate, and execute all commissioning activities across critical MEP systems to ensure facilities are delivered fully tested and ready for operation.

The role requires deep data center infrastructure knowledge, strong project management, and proven experience in integrated testing, system validation, and turnover.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of commissioning or project management in large-scale data center or mission-critical projects.
• Strong technical expertise across electrical and mechanical systems with deep understanding of redundancy and reliability.
• Proven experience leading Integrated Systems Testing on ground-up data center projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders in fast-paced construction environments.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or phases simultaneously.
• Hands-on field presence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage commissioning plan from design review through IST and final turnover.
• Lead commissioning across MEP and life-safety systems.
• Coordinate testing, validation, and turnover with client and internal teams.
• Provide commissioning status reports and risk assessments to leadership and clients.
• Participate in project reviews and schedule coordination meetings.

Skills

Project management

Data center infrastructure

Integrated testing

Documentation

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Project Manager to lead and manage the commissioning process for large-scale, ground-up data center construction projects in the South Chicago region. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all commissioning activities across complex, mission-critical MEP systems to ensure facilities are delivered fully tested, validated, and ready for reliable operation.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge of data center infrastructure, strong project management skills, and proven experience driving integrated testing, system validation, and turnover on high-performance facilities.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in North America; visa sponsorship is not available.

Key Responsibilities:

Commissioning Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and manage the overall commissioning plan from design review through integrated systems testing (IST) and final turnover.
• Establish commissioning scope, sequencing, milestones, and documentation requirements aligned with project schedules.
• Lead commissioning efforts across all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and life-safety systems.
• Act as the primary point of contact for commissioning-related activities across internal teams, contractors, and client stakeholders.

MEP & Mission-Critical Systems Commissioning

• Oversee commissioning of mission-critical systems including medium and low-voltage electrical distribution, generators, UPS systems, switchgear, cooling plants, CRAC/CRAH units, chilled water systems, fuel oil systems, fire protection, and BMS/EPMS integration.
• Ensure all systems are properly installed, pre-tested, started up, and functionally tested in accordance with design intent and owner requirements.
• Plan and execute Integrated Testing (IT/IST), validating redundancy, failover, and system interoperability.

Documentation, Turnover & Client Readiness

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

Client & Executive Reporting

• Provide clear commissioning status reports, risk assessments, and readiness updates to internal leadership and client teams.
• Participate in OAC meetings, commissioning reviews, and schedule coordination meetings.
• Serve as a trusted commissioning advisor to clients and project leadership.

Qualifications:

• 8-12+ years of experience in commissioning or project management on large-scale data center, mission-critical, or industrial projects.
• Strong technical expertise across electrical and mechanical systems, with deep understanding of redundancy and reliability concepts.
• Proven experience leading Integrated Systems Testing on ground-up data center projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across fast-paced construction environments.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or project phases simultaneously.
• Hands-on mindset with strong field presence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hyperscale or multi-phase data center programs.
• Formal commissioning certification (CxA, BCxP, CCP, or equivalent).
• Background in MEP engineering, construction management, or trade supervision.
• Familiarity with commissioning management platforms and construction software such as Procore or Bluebeam.

Why Apply?

This is a critical leadership role in delivering high-performance, mission-critical data center infrastructure. If you are driven by technical excellence, system reliability, and seamless project delivery, this role offers the opportunity to lead commissioning on complex, ground-up data center builds in the Chicago market.

Please note that we are also hiring a superintendent!