Commissioning Project Manager Data Centers

Job Description

Job Description

Commissioning Project Manager Data Centers - Elk Grove Village, IL 
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: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan
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