Commissioning Manager

Barry-Wehmiller • Clayton, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Commissioning Manager (Project Manager) leads onsite checkout and commissioning execution for Design Group’s building management system (BMS) and electrical power monitoring system (EPMS) scope on large-scale data center projects. The role oversees commissioning activities and coordinates design, integration, field execution, project management, and site/logistics teams to keep deployments aligned with program objectives, schedules, and quality standards. The manager works with commissioning leads to establish technical direction, execution priorities, staffing plans, and issue-resolution strategies.

This position is the onsite point of contact for Design Group commissioning activities with the client, general contractor, commissioning agent, and installation trades. It manages status communications, team schedules and resources, changes and deviations, and system issue resolution, while representing Design Group in site commissioning, design review, and scope meetings. The role also promotes and enforces site safety expectations.

The position supports large-scale data center projects across North America and requires a strong onsite presence throughout construction and commissioning. Deployment arrangements may include local assignment, temporary or permanent relocation, or scheduled travel rotations, depending on project needs and location. The manager is expected to reside near the data center campus. Relocation timing is negotiable; assistance may be available for qualifying assignments.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in industrial control systems or building automation system troubleshooting and/or startup.
• At least 4 years of experience overseeing the installation, startup, and commissioning of automation and control systems, with significant onsite time.
• Strong communication skills and the ability and desire to work within large teams comprising Design Group professionals, trades, a general contractor, and the client.
• Must reside in the vicinity of the data center campus and maintain a high level of site presence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all Design Group-scoped onsite BMS/EPMS checkout and commissioning execution.
• Work with the Commissioning Lead to manage onsite commissioning personnel and associated workflows.
• Lead onsite controls commissioning and coordinate with commissioning leads on technical direction, execution priorities, staffing plans, and issue-resolution strategies.
• Monitor construction and commissioning status and communicate Design Group activity and deliverable status to the general contractor and client.
• Coordinate with Design Group project management, design, Dev Ops, and site/logistics management on status, issue resolution, change management, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Serve as the onsite point of contact for BMS/EPMS commissioning with the client, general contractor, and installation trade management.
• Lead commissioning status reviews and executive-level discussions about schedule, risks, resource needs, and issue resolution.
• Represent Design Group in site commissioning meetings, site design reviews, change-management meetings, and commissioning scope meetings and reviews.
• Attend daily commissioning review meetings with the client, general contractor, and commissioning agent, as well as internal Design Group project and review meetings.
• Manage BMS/EPMS commissioning system issue resolution by reviewing and assigning issues, tracking status and completion, and updating issues through reassignment, completion, and closeout.
• Create or provide input for change-order development.
• Manage onsite BMS/EPMS commissioning staffing plans, resource allocation, scheduling, and workload balancing.
• Work with Design Group project management, design, and Dev Ops teams to manage changes and deviations in the general contractor’s scope.
• Promote and enforce site safety expectations and ensure commissioning activities comply with client, contractor, and Design Group safety requirements.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available for qualifying assignments.
• Professional development resources and mentorship, including a First-Year experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.
• Reasonable accommodations during the interview process are available upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed