Data Center Commissioning Lead | Energy Systems

Gilbane Building Company; New Florence (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gilbane University trainings

Profit-sharing/401k plan

Competitive health benefits

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company seeks an experienced Commissioning Manager for Data Center projects in Missouri. You will oversee the entire commissioning process to ensure systems function correctly before live operation.

You lead planning, testing, documentation, and team coordination, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence across multidisciplinary teams on high-profile data center builds.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of data center systems, including power distribution, cooling, HVAC, and IT equipment.
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets, change orders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues promptly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manages all stages of commissioning process, from initial planning and design reviews to final testing and handover.
• Creates commissioning plans, schedules, test procedures (like IET and IPVT/IST), and verification checklists.
• Ensures the facility and its systems comply with design specifications, health and safety standards, and performance requirements.
• Acts as the main point of contact and manages communication between various teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Prepares and manages all necessary documentation, including inspection reports, test results, and final certification documents.

Skills

Data center systems knowledge

Schedule & budgets management

Communication skills

Issue resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Gilbane Building Company seeks an experienced Commissioning Manager for Data Center projects in Missouri. You will oversee the entire commissioning process to ensure systems function correctly before live operation.

You lead planning, testing, documentation, and team coordination, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence across multidisciplinary teams on high-profile data center builds.