Data Center Commissioning Project Manager

CAI Mission Critical; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days paid time off

Health insurance at low cost

Financial support for professional education

Job summary

CAI Mission Critical in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Data Center Cx PM to lead large-scale data center commissioning projects. In this role, you will ensure operational readiness for clients by managing project teams, inspecting facilities, and overseeing commissioning activities.

The ideal candidate should have 5‑10+ years of experience in commissioning, a BS in engineering, and strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and 24 days of paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5‑10+ years of experience in the data center commissioning field.
• Comfort with managing vendors, clients, and subcontractors.
• Expertise in commissioning plans, schedules, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale data center commissioning projects.
• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot commissioning facilities and equipment.
• Coordinate commissioning activities and serve as a client point of contact.
• Manage electrical and mechanical commissioning responsibilities.

Skills

Commissioning and qualification experience

Leadership in large projects

Electrical/mechanical systems knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams

Education

BS in electrical, mechanical engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Overview

CAI is a commissioning and qualification services firm established in 1996, with a global team of more than 800 professionals. The Data Center Cx PM will lead large‑scale data center and building commissioning projects, ensuring operational readiness for mission critical clients.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams at client sites to inspect, test, and troubleshoot data center/building commissioning facilities and equipment.
• Identify and coordinate commissioning activities and reporting, serving as the primary point of contact with client personnel and the Regional Manager.
• Execute and oversee commissioning work, including electrical and/or mechanical commissioning, plans, test scripts, schedules, budgets, change orders, and summary reports.
• Manage multi‑disciplinary teams with full commissioning responsibility.

Requirements

• BS in electrical, mechanical, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5‑10+ years of commissioning and qualification experience in the data center industry, leading large projects (minimum 4 megawatts).
• Comfort in the construction industry, managing vendors, clients, and subcontractors.
• Experience with commissioning plans, test scripts, schedules, budgets, change orders, and summary reports.

Other Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Ability to work paid overtime.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Benefits

• 24 days paid time off and 5 sick days per year.
• Health insurance at extremely low cost to the employee.
• Financial support for professional education and certifications (70% long‑term disability paid by the company).
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Diversity is a strength for our global company. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all – our employees, our customers, and the broader society.

This job description is not all inclusive; you may be asked to perform other duties. CAI will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Act (FCA) / Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO).