Data Center Commissioning Lead

ARCO National Construction Company; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

ESOP

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for children

Sabbatical after years

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical benefits

Vacation time

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO National Construction Company is seeking a Commissioning Manager for mission-critical data center projects. You will lead commissioning plans, coordinate with project leadership, and oversee system testing to ensure seamless turnover from construction to operations.

You will manage multiple stakeholders in high-pressure environments, drive meetings, and ensure electrical and mechanical systems meet performance and uptime requirements while supporting owner training and O&M documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in building commissioning or mission-critical construction.
• Hands-on experience commissioning data centers.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with integrated systems testing and turnover processes.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in high-pressure environments.
• Willingness to travel or work on-site as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities for data center projects.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, schedules, and documentation from design through turnover.
• Coordinate with Project Manager, Superintendent, and subcontractors to align commissioning scope.
• Lead commissioning meetings with the team and drive issue resolution.
• Oversee functional testing of critical systems including electrical, mechanical, controls, and life safety.
• Review design documents and submittals for operational readiness and punch lists.
• Ensure safe, effective integrated systems testing and turnover processes.
• Support training of owner’s operations staff and O&M documentation development.
• Verify systems meet uptime, redundancy, and performance requirements.
• Manage a smooth transition from construction to operations.

Skills

Data center commissioning

Stakeholder management

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Turnover/process coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Construction Management or related)

Job description

ARCO National Construction Company is seeking a Commissioning Manager for mission-critical data center projects. You will lead commissioning plans, coordinate with project leadership, and oversee system testing to ensure seamless turnover from construction to operations.

You will manage multiple stakeholders in high-pressure environments, drive meetings, and ensure electrical and mechanical systems meet performance and uptime requirements while supporting owner training and O&M documentation.