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Data Center Commissioning Project Manager

Pkaza

Elk Grove Village, IL · Posted October 30, 2026

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Data Center Commissioning Project Manager – Elk Grove Village, IL This position is also available in: Atlanta GA, Mesa AZ, Columbus OH, Chesterton IN, Turkey TX, Bastrop TX, Indianapolis IN, Cedar Rapids IA or in Atlanta GA

Our client is a regional data center commissioning boutique focused in Critical Facilities Assessment and Commissioning Services in the U.S. They provide commissioning, consulting and management expertise in Data Center / Mission Critical Facilities Space with the mindset to provide reliability, energy efficiency, and sustainability when providing these consulting services for Enterprise, Colocation, and Hyperscale Data Center Projects. This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

The CxA PM will manage the overall commissioning process in the region, follow standards set by the organization and oversight of CxA / commissioning projects for large data center projects. This candidate will ensure that commissioning agents follow cxa standards, adhere to a thorough quality management / QC process and procedures that validate and document client’s systems. This candidate will also handle any technical commissioning issues in the region for local data center clients.

Responsibilities:

Manage CxA Projects that consists of a full team of commissioning agents working onsite at customer’s data center sites

Manage project team of technical staff and CxA Agents by providing direction, monitoring effectiveness and providing leadership

Work closely with other functional areas of the organization, project contractors, internal / external team members, customers and suppliers

Possess in-depth knowledge of Client, which are incorporated into overall project execution. Interface with clients to define project requirements. Establishes project work plan and deadlines

Manage client relationship / expectations with effective face to face, phone, and email communication

Ability to manage multiple projects; Champion cxa reports; Produce (RFPs)

Facilitate client meetings / presentations that meet the project’s objectives

Track and monitor progress of projects against goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets

Generate reports, track project costs, financial forecasts as related to project status

Understand / follow company policies and procedures

Manage business development for new and future projects in the area

Oversee all phases of project management / project delivery: quality control, staffing, budget management (P & L) while following Industry Best Practices

Execute project assignments; Interface with project contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; Interact with all facets of the company

Will manage staff; candidate will be managing the technical aspect of projects and act as a technical resource for the local commissioning team

Ensure CxA standards are being followed for: Equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures; Development of standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs); Comprehensive Commissioning documentation

Assist with field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment as needed

Ensure that the overall CxA process is being followed with the highest of standards:

Commissioning test procedures and reports

Commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects

Comprehensive reports which include:

recommendations for optimizing building operations

functional checklists

list of deficiencies

equipment operation

maintenance manuals

Have the team follow Cxa Standards:

Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning

Integrated system testing; Load Bank Testing; Compilation of all testing procedure results

Functional tests for various building MEP systems, such as: fire alarm and control systems, HVAC, Chillers, CRAC units, normal and standby electrical distribution systems, UPS, standby generators, and emergency lighting, etc.

System Assembly; Commission plan preparation

Follow company QC process and procedures

Verification of cxa results of test reports

Qualifications:

Hands on experience managing Data Centers / Critical Facilities Projects with an A/E, MEP or CxA company

Previous Data Center / Mission Critical experience a must

5 to 10 or more years of experience in the Electrical / Mechanical / Controls Commissioning Field

Experience with Level 1-5 commissioning

Experience managing cxa teams and developing plans for large scale commissioning projects

Experience with IEEE / ASHRAE procedures and protocols a plus

Field experience in the operation and application of Power Quality Analyzers, Power Disturbance Analyzers, Data loggers, and related system testing equipment

Possess basic knowledge of systems design for various projects

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering a plus

P.E. license / LEED accreditation a plus

PMP certification a plus

Project management experience in the Consulting Engineering Industry a plus

Client relationship / Client Management / Client Engagement / Business Development – creating RFPs a plus

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (this role requires heavy amount of writing, documentation, and client interaction)

Strong organizational, communication, and reporting skills

Computer savvy / Microsoft Project, Excel. Ability to create complex reports, forecast modeling

Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy Nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army – Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, etc.)

Must be open to 25-50% Travel ** unless local to Chicago where project is located

Submittal Instructions: Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: 79sc3nt1nzsusjr8qryuc78jiw@crelate.net

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate