Senior Data Center Commissioning Lead

ARCO Companies; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP for all associates

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical leave after 5 years + $5k

Volunteer leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation: 3 weeks

Maternity leave: 12 weeks

Job summary

ARCO Companies seeks a Commissioning Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities for mission-critical data center projects in the United States. You will develop commissioning plans, manage schedules, and oversee tests of electrical, mechanical, controls, and life-safety systems.

You will review design documents, coordinate with project teams, and drive issue resolution to ensure seamless handover from construction to operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building commissioning or mission-critical construction
• Hands-on experience commissioning data centers
• Strong working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience with integrated systems testing and turnover processes
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in high-pressure environments
• Willingness to travel or be site-based as required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with a focus in Mechanical, Electrical, or similar Construction Management, or related field

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities for data center projects
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, schedules, and documentation from design through turnover
• Coordinate with Project Manager, Superintendent, and subcontractors to align commissioning scope and expectations
• Lead commissioning meetings with the team
• Oversee functional performance testing of critical systems including electrical, mechanical, controls, and life safety
• Review design documents and submittals for operational readiness
• Track and resolve commissioning issues, deficiencies, and punch list items
• Ensure integrated systems testing is executed safely and successfully
• Support training of owner’s operations staff and development of O&M documentation
• Verify systems meet uptime, redundancy, and performance requirements
• Manage a smooth transition from construction to operations

Skills

Data center commissioning

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Turnover processes

Stakeholder management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

ARCO Companies seeks a Commissioning Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities for mission-critical data center projects in the United States. You will develop commissioning plans, manage schedules, and oversee tests of electrical, mechanical, controls, and life-safety systems.

You will review design documents, coordinate with project teams, and drive issue resolution to ensure seamless handover from construction to operations.