Data Center Commissioning Lead — Critical Systems

ARCO Design/Build; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a Commissioning Manager for mission-critical data center projects. You will lead commissioning activities from design through turnover, collaborating with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to ensure readiness and performance.

You will develop plans, manage schedules, oversee testing of electrical, mechanical, controls, and life-safety systems, and coordinate issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or construction management.
• 5+ years in building commissioning or mission-critical construction.
• Hands-on experience commissioning data centers.
• Experience with integrated systems testing and turnover processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities for data center projects.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, schedules, and docs through design to turnover.
• Coordinate with PM, superintendent, and subs to align scope and expectations.
• Lead commissioning meetings with the team.
• Oversee functional performance testing of critical systems (electrical, mechanical, controls, life safety).
• Review design documents and submittals for operational readiness.
• Track and resolve issues, deficiencies, and punch lists.
• Ensure integrated systems testing is executed safely and successfully.
• Support owner’s operations training and development of O&M documentation.
• Verify systems meet uptime, redundancy, and performance requirements.
• Manage smooth transition from construction to operations.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a Commissioning Manager for mission-critical data center projects. You will lead commissioning activities from design through turnover, collaborating with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to ensure readiness and performance.

You will develop plans, manage schedules, oversee testing of electrical, mechanical, controls, and life-safety systems, and coordinate issue resolution.