Ground-Up Data Center Commissioning Lead

Amicus Talent Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amicus Talent Group seeks an experienced Senior Commissioning Project Manager to lead commissioning for large-scale data center builds in the Chicago area. You will plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning across MEP systems to ensure fully tested, validated facilities ready for operation.

You bring 8-12+ years of experience in commissioning or PM on data center projects, with strong leadership and hands-on field presence to drive IST and turnover.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of experience in commissioning or project management on large-scale data center, mission-critical, or industrial projects.
• Strong technical expertise across electrical and mechanical systems, with deep understanding of redundancy and reliability concepts.
• Proven experience leading Integrated Systems Testing on ground-up data center projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across fast-paced construction environments.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or project phases simultaneously.
• Hands-on mindset with strong field presence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the overall commissioning plan from design review through integrated systems testing (IST) and final turnover.
• Establish commissioning scope, sequencing, milestones, and documentation requirements aligned with project schedules.
• Lead commissioning efforts across all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and life-safety systems.
• Act as the primary point of contact for commissioning-related activities across internal teams, contractors, and client stakeholders.
• Oversee commissioning of mission-critical systems including medium and low-voltage electrical distribution, generators, UPS systems, switchgear, cooling plants, CRAC/CRAH units, chilled water systems, fuel oil systems, fire protection, and BMS/EPMS integration.
• Ensure all systems are properly installed, pre-tested, started up, and functionally tested in accordance with design intent and owner requirements.
• Plan and execute Integrated Testing (IT/IST), validating redundancy, failover, and system interoperability.
• Provide clear commissioning status reports, risk assessments, and readiness updates to internal leadership and client teams.
• Participate in OAC meetings, commissioning reviews, and schedule coordination meetings.
• Serve as a trusted commissioning advisor to clients and project leadership.

Job description

Amicus Talent Group seeks an experienced Senior Commissioning Project Manager to lead commissioning for large-scale data center builds in the Chicago area. You will plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning across MEP systems to ensure fully tested, validated facilities ready for operation.

You bring 8-12+ years of experience in commissioning or PM on data center projects, with strong leadership and hands-on field presence to drive IST and turnover.