Data Center Commissioning Agent - Site Commissioning (On-site) - St. Louis, MO

Decima-International; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Decima International is seeking a driven Commissioning Agent - Site Commissioning to support data center projects. This client-facing, on-site role requires coordinating MEP systems, testing, and operational readiness.

You will lead commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls, liaising with clients and vendors, and documenting results to turnover packages. Strong communication and data center commissioning background are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of MEP construction, engineering, or commissioning experience.
• Previous commissioning experience on data center projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and integrated building systems.
• Experience supporting equipment startup, pre-functional inspections, and testing.
• Client-facing experience and ability to communicate with technical and management audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate commissioning teams and manage work from start to closeout.
• Prepare PowerPoint decks and present progress, findings, and recommendations to management.
• Review project plans, commissioning requirements, and test scripts for alignment with design intent.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records, logs, and deficiency tracking through closure.
• Facilitate commission meetings, minutes, and action-item tracking.

Skills

Client-facing

Communication skills

On-site coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/construction engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International's founders established a simple yet powerful formula:

Approach each client engagement as apartnership, create an environment that attracts themost talented professionalsand allows them to flourish, and regulategrowthto maintainexcellencein our service standards.

We are looking for a driven and capable Commissioning Agent - Site Commissioning to support us with the commissioning of multiple data center projects for one of the top technology clients in the world. This is a client-facing, site-based role that requires strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, the ability to self-direct, client representation, and an emphasis on strong commissioning fundamentals. Must be able to coordinate multiple commissioning activities concurrently across mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), controls, and integrated building systems. A strong background in data center commissioning, MEP systems, testing, and operational readiness is required.

You will play an integral role in coordinating commissioning teams, forming long-term relationships with clients, and supporting the successful testing, verification, and turnover of mission-critical facilities.

We are looking to bring in dedicated individuals with a passion for innovation and talent for multitasking in a fast-paced environment. We will help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Versed in modern commissioning techniques within complex, multi-functional organizations; have an understanding and knowledge of engineering, design, procurement and contracting, safety, construction, commissioning, and facility operations.
• Establish a strong relationship with the client and communicate with both technical and management-level personnel.
• Manage assigned commissioning work from start to closeout, covering all aspects related to work delivery in order to ensure that the work is conducted in a timely and effective manner.
• Prepare PowerPoint decks and present to management on progress, findings, issues, and recommendations.
• Review project plans, commissioning requirements, design documents, equipment submittals, sequences of operation, and specifications.
• Review commissioning plans, procedures, checklists, and test scripts to confirm alignment with project requirements and the approved design intent.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, engineers, controls specialists, and project stakeholders to establish commissioning schedules and testing priorities.
• Perform field observations and verify the installation, startup, testing, and performance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and other supporting systems.
• Witness and document functional performance testing, equipment startup, system demonstrations, and integrated systems testing.
• Verify commissioning readiness, including completion of prerequisite activities, installation checks, pre-functional checklists, safety requirements, and supporting documentation.
• Identify commissioning risks, gaps, deficiencies, and opportunities, and provide recommendations to stakeholders to mitigate the impact of these risks and take advantage of opportunities.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records, issue logs, observation reports, test results, action items, and deficiency tracking through closure.
• Facilitate, run, and chair commissioning meetings and maintain accurate meeting minutes and action items.
• Review and validate commissioning progress, contractor deliverables, testing documentation, and turnover packages.
• Support equipment and system turnover, training, closeout documentation, and operational readiness activities.
• Liaise with designers, engineers, superintendents, construction managers, contractors, vendors, and facility operations teams as required.
• Support business development efforts by contributing technical commissioning knowledge to strategy development, positioning, and proposals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required qualifications:

• 8+ years of MEP construction, engineering, or commissioning experience
• Previous commissioning experience on data center projects
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and integrated building systems
• Experience supporting equipment startup, pre-functional inspections, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing
• Strong working knowledge of commissioning processes, construction sequencing, testing requirements, issue management, system turnover, and project closeout
• Experience in developing various types of commissioning reports, targeting different audiences
• Experience in client-facing positions
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated data center systems and the ability to communicate progress to both technical and management-level personnel
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with any audience clearly and accurately
• Ability to work on-site and coordinate multiple commissioning activities in a fast-paced construction environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction engineering, or related technical field
• Professional engineering or commissioning background
• Experience commissioning mission-critical mechanical, electrical, controls, and life-safety systems
• Experience with commissioning management and construction management software
• Familiarity with industry commissioning standards, procedures, and documentation requirements
• Relevant commissioning certification, such as CCP, CxA, CBCP, or similar
• Strong background in data center development, construction, and commissioning

POSITION DETAILS

• Primary Location (on-site): St. Louis, MO
• Position Classification: Salary-based full-time hours
• Current work permit required. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered)

Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to the safety and well-being of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.