Data Center Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Gilder Search Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks aMechanical Commissioning Agent to support a data center construction project in Saint Louis, MO, with Midwest travel. The role focuses on commissioning critical mechanical and electrical systems in accordance with project standards.

You will coordinate commissioning activities across engineering and construction teams, develop test procedures, review design criteria, and manage documentation. Strong communication and field troubleshooting are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-10+ years experience with Mechanical / HVAC Systems.
• Bachelor's / Associates Degree as a Mechanical Engineer or relevant experience including Military a plus
• Experience commissioning enterprise data centers, colos, and hyperscale companies
• Data Center Project experience on projects 5 MW or larger a plus
• 3-5 years of Quality Assurance / Quality Controls, Commissioning, MEP Coordination, or other relevant experience
• Previous experience working with a GC or 3rd Party CxA Company a huge plus
• A/E experience working in complex facilities or mission critical projects a big plus
• Certifications as a Cx Professional (BCxP, CxA, CCP, etc.)a plus
• Mechanical / HVAC Certificates or licenses a plus
• P.E or EIT a plus
• Mechanical equipment testing experience in a Critical Facilities / Data Center Facility environment
• Experience with ASHRAE / ASHRAE T.C. 9.9 procedures and protocols a plus
• Possess basic knowledge of HVAC / Mechanical Systems design forHVAC equipment in a data center environment
• Previous experience conducting Level 1-5 Commissioning
• Experience with BIM 360 / ACC, CxAlloy, end user ACMS as necessary
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, Teams etc.)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (this role requires heavy amount of writing, documentation, and client interaction)
• Superior analytical, planning and problem resolution skills
• Highly organized with proved project management abilities; self motivated
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Strong customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Travel to various data center sites throughout the Midwest.
• Perform periodic site walk-throughs to ensure procedures and standards are followed; assist staff and contracted vendors.
• Manage and perform level 1-3 commissioning procedures for the project.
• Oversee 3rd Party CxA firms for commissioning above L3.
• Communicate status of operation process with senior management.
• Site acceptance and commissioning to meet Company Standards.
• Develop benchmarks, analyses and reports on critical facility operations and maintenance.
• Participate in daily commissioning activity meetings; develop SOPs and MOPs; prepare comprehensive documentation.
• Prepare commissioning test procedures and reports; maintain logs and checklists; write recommendations for optimizing building operations.
• Review design criteria, drawings, submittals, and commissioning documentation.
• Integrated system testing; Load Bank Testing; compile testing results.
• Develop functional tests for MEP systems (fire alarm, HVAC, Chillers, CRACs).
• Follow QC processes; coordinate meetings; manage capacity and safety.
• Interface with clients, contractors, vendors and owners’ agents; coordinate testing.
• Verify test reports; assist with field troubleshooting; operate related test equipment.
• Conduct O&M program analysis and reporting for critical facilities.
• Coordinate with Design/Construction Team.
• Advise on industry best practices for Critical Environment Programs.
• Develop process documentation and training materials

Skills

Mechanical / HVAC systems

Project management

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Field troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's / Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Military experience a plus

Tools

BIM 360

CxAlloy

ACMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gilder Search Group seeks aMechanical Commissioning Agent to support a data center construction project in Saint Louis, MO, with Midwest travel. The role focuses on commissioning critical mechanical and electrical systems in accordance with project standards.

You will coordinate commissioning activities across engineering and construction teams, develop test procedures, review design criteria, and manage documentation. Strong communication and field troubleshooting are essential.