Commissioning Superintendent

Amicus Talent Group•South Bend, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Superintendent to support the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects in Northern Indiana. This role will lead field commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical, controls, and integrated building systems to ensure safe, reliable, and fully functional system turnover. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on commissioning experience in complex commercial or mission-critical environments and the ability to coordinate multiple trades, vendors, and stakeholders through structured testing, startup, and validation processes.

Requirements

5–10+ years of experience in commissioning or systems startup roles
Strong experience in mission-critical, data center, industrial, or large commercial environments
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems commissioning processes
Familiarity with integrated systems testing (IST) and end-to-end system validation
Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings and specifications
Strong understanding of commissioning procedures, documentation, and quality control
Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and commissioning teams
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working with commissioning agents and owner representatives preferred
Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
Experience supporting data center projects, large infrastructure builds, or high-reliability environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead on-site commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical, controls, and integrated systems
Develop and execute commissioning plans, procedures, and testing protocols
Coordinate with general contractors, commissioning agents, engineers, and subcontractors
Oversee system startup, pre-functional checks, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing
Support commissioning of critical infrastructure including power distribution, cooling systems, controls, and monitoring systems
Ensure all systems meet design intent, performance criteria, and operational requirements
Maintain detailed commissioning documentation, reports, and turnover packages
Track punch lists, deficiencies, and ensure timely resolution of issues
Coordinate scheduling of commissioning activities to align with construction progress and project milestones
Participate in OAT (Owner Acceptance Testing) and final system handover activities
Enforce safety standards during all commissioning and energized testing activities
Provide technical leadership and field problem-solving during startup and integration phases