On-Site Data Center QA & Commissioning Specialist

Decima-International; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Decima International in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Commissioning Agent - Site Quality Assurance to lead QA/QC activities across mechanical, electrical, controls and life-safety systems on mission-critical data center projects.

This on-site role requires 8+ years in MEP/commissioning, a relevant engineering degree, and proven ability to manage submittals, audits, and closeout documentation while coordinating with GC, clients, and third-party QA/QC firms.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of MEP construction, engineering, commissioning, or quality assurance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, construction engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience on data center projects with commissioning or QA/QC background.

Responsibilities

• Understand the project scope and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, building codes, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines.
• Review and verify material submittals for A/E and Client approval.
• Confirm delivered materials match approved submittals.
• Manage and review submittals, RFI logs, maintenance logs, and other project documents promptly.
• Update QC punch lists and coordinate with general contractors (GC) and subcontractors for completion.
• Conduct internal quality audits and site inspections.
• Adhere to Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment (HSE) standards.
• Provide technical support to address operational challenges and client concerns.
• Plan and inspect Definable Features of Work (DFWs).
• Develop and implement Audit and Test Plans for quality inspections and testing.
• Maintain and update quality manuals, checklists, and forms.
• Collaborate with third-party QA/QC firms as needed.
• Participate in Quality Management System (QMS) audits.
• Build relationships with project partners, consulting engineering firms, public agencies, and clients.
• Ensure document control compliance and maintain project submittal logs and quality control reports.
• Verify and document material compliance with approved submittals.
• Compile and forward project closeout documents, including O&M manuals, as-builts, and warranties.
• Investigate and address non-conformance issues promptly.
• Ensure calibration of inspection, measurement, and test equipment.
• Liaise with the General Contractor, Client, and Project Management team to resolve quality issues.
• Prepare presentations on progress, findings, and recommendations for management.
• Review subcontractors’ submittals for compliance.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractors, suppliers, direct labor, and materials.
• Collaborate with public utility suppliers for final service connections.
• Coordinate activities of inspection agencies.
• Achieve required MEPS and electromechanical inspections.
• Assist in preparing periodic QA/inspection progress reports.
• Review and approve subcontractor work percentages.
• Oversee commissioning processes.
• Manage the MEP project closeout to ensure all requirements are met.

Skills

MEP commissioning

QA/QC

Data center projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical or Construction Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Microsoft 365

Job description

Decima International in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Commissioning Agent - Site Quality Assurance to lead QA/QC activities across mechanical, electrical, controls and life-safety systems on mission-critical data center projects.

This on-site role requires 8+ years in MEP/commissioning, a relevant engineering degree, and proven ability to manage submittals, audits, and closeout documentation while coordinating with GC, clients, and third-party QA/QC firms.