Data Center Commissioning Project Manager

Gilder Search Group

Elk Grove Village (IL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager for Data Centers in Elk Grove Village, IL, to lead a team of commissioning engineers and project managers on a wide range of data center CxA projects. You will manage budgets, schedules, and client expectations while enforcing CXA standards.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in electrical/mechanical commissioning, data center experience, and strong communication skills; willingness to travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

Hands on experience managing Data Centers / Critical Facilities Projects with an A/E, MEP or CxA company.
5 to 10+ years of experience in Electrical/Mechanical Commissioning.
Experience with Level 1-5 commissioning and client interfacing.
Ability to lead design reviews, generate proposals, and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple CxA Projects in the region as a Program Manager with a full team.
Oversee all phases of project management / delivery: design, QC, staffing, budget.
Interface with clients, contractors, vendors and owners; manage expectations.
Ensure CXA standards, SOPs, MOPs, and comprehensive commissioning documentation.
Provide field troubleshooting and lead reporting, forecasts and cost tracking.

Skills

Project management

Data centers / mission critical

Electrical / mechanical commissioning

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

P.E. license

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Commissioning Project Manager Data Centers - Elk Grove Village, IL

This position is also available as a traveler in: Fort Collins CO, Chesterton IN, Indianapolis IN (non-travel) , Salt Lake City UT, Dallas TX, Austin TX (non-travel), Cedar Rapids IA, Hampton GA, Ashburn VA, Atlanta GA, Phoenix AZ, Reno NV, New Albany OH (non-travel) or San Diego CA

Our client is a regional data center commissioning boutique focused in Critical Facilities Assessment and Commissioning Services in the U.S. They provide commissioning, consulting and management expertise in Data Center / Mission Critical Facilities Space with the mindset to provide reliability, energy efficiency, and sustainability when providing these consulting services for Enterprise, Colocation, and Hyperscale Data Center Projects. This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

The CxA PM will manage the overall commissioning process in the region, follow standards set by the organization and oversight of multiple cxa projects for large data center projects. This candidate will ensure that commissioning experts follow cxa standards, adhere to a thorough quality management / QC process and procedures that validate and document client’s systems. This candidate will also handle any technical commissioning issues in the region for local data center clients.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple CxA Projects in the region as a Program Manager that consists of a full team of commissioning engineers and cxa project managers on a wide range of data center CxA projects
Manage project team by providing direction, monitoring effectiveness and providing leadership
Ability to manage a team of CxA Engineers and technical staff
Work closely with other functional areas of the organization, project contractors, internal / external team members, customers and suppliers
Oversee all phases of project management / project delivery: design, quality control, staffing, budget management (P & L) while following Industry Best Practices
Possess in-depth knowledge of Client, which are incorporated into overall project execution. Interface with clients to define project requirements. Establishes project work plan and deadlines.
Client Interface on projects; Manage client relationship / expectations with effective face to face, phone, and email communication
Ability to manage multiple projects; Champion design reports; Produce engineering proposals (RFPs); Facilitate client meetings / presentations that meet the project's objectives
Track progress of projects against goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets
Generate reports, track project costs, financial forecasts as related to project status
Monitor expenses to ensure they fall within the prescribed budget
Understand / follow company policies and procedures
Will manage staff; candidate will be managing the technical aspect of projects and act as a technical resource for the local commissioning team
Ensure CxA standards are being followed for: Equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures; Development of standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs); Comprehensive Commissioning documentation
Ensure that the overall CxA process is being followed with the highest of standards:

Commissioning test procedures and reports
Commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects
Comprehensive reports which include:

recommendations for optimizing building operations
functional checklists
list of deficiencies
equipment operation
maintenance manuals

Have the team follow Cxa Standards:

Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning
Integrated system testing; Load Bank Testing; Compilation of all testing procedure results
Functional tests for various building MEP systems, such as: fire alarm and control systems, HVAC, Chillers, CRAC units, normal and standby electrical distribution systems, UPS, standby generators, and emergency lighting, etc.
System Assembly;
Commission plan preparation
Follow company QC process and procedures

Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors and owners agents as needed

Execute project assignments; Interface with project contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; Interact with all facets of the company: engineering, design, etc.

Verification of cxa results of test reports

Assist with field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment as needed; Field experience in the operation and application of Power Quality Analyzers, Power Disturbance Analyzers, Data loggers, and related system testing equipment

Manage business development for new and future projects in the area

Follow company strategy for market penetration

Qualifications

Hands on experience managing Data Centers / Critical Facilities Projects with an A/E, MEP or CxA company
Previous Data Center / Mission Critical experience a must
5 to 10 or more years of experience in the Electrical / Mechanical Commissioning Field
Experience with Level 1-5 commissioning
Experience managing cxa teams and developing plans for large scale commissioning projects
Experience with IEEE / ASHRAE procedures and protocols a plus
Possess basic knowledge of systems design for various projects
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering a plus
P.E. license / LEED accreditation a plus
PMP certification a plus
Project management experience in the Consulting Engineering Industry
Client relationship / Client Management / Client Engagement / Business Development - creating RFPs
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (this role requires heavy amount of writing, documentation, and client interaction)
Strong organizational, communication, and reporting skills
Computer savvy / Microsoft Project, Excel. Ability to create complex reports, forecast modeling
Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy Nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, etc.)
Must be open to 25-50% Travel