Commissioning Superintendent

Amicus Talent Solutions•Berwyn, IL

37d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Commissioning Superintendent to lead on-site commissioning activities for ground-up data center construction projects in the South Chicago region. This role requires deep technical expertise in MEP systems, a strong understanding of mission-critical infrastructure, and the ability to coordinate complex testing and commissioning sequences across multiple trades. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in North America; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

7+ years of commissioning or startup experience on mission-critical, data center, industrial, or heavy MEP-intensive projects.
Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, controls, and redundancy configurations.
Proven experience leading on-site commissioning or system startup activities.
Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings, sequence of operations, single-line diagrams, and commissioning scripts.
Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced construction environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hyperscale or multi-megawatt (MW) data center commissioning.
Familiarity with commissioning software, Procore, Bluebeam, and documentation tools.
Background in both construction and operations environments (a plus).

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of the commissioning process for a ground-up data center, from early planning through integrated systems testing (IST) and final turnover.
Maintain and execute the commissioning schedule, ensuring each system and subsystem is tested in proper sequence to meet project milestones.
Serve as the on-site commissioning lead, coordinating closely with commissioning agents, third-party testing firms, and MEP subcontractors.
Oversee the startup, testing, and verification of major mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems including: HV electrical distribution, UPS, switchgear, generators Chilled water systems, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units Pumps, controls, VFDs, and hydronic systems Fire protection, plumbing, fuel systems, and BMS controls
Validate that all installed equipment is placed, connected, labeled, and energized per design prior to commissioning.
Lead activities during functional performance testing and integrated systems testing, ensuring systems operate properly under load and simulated failure conditions.
Verify sequence of operations, redundancy transitions, alarms, safety interlocks, and system automation performance.
Document all IST results and ensure corrective actions are completed and re-tested.
Collaborate daily with the General Contractor, mechanical and electrical trades, and the commissioning team to ensure readiness for each commissioning step.
Identify field conflicts, incomplete installations, or deficiencies that may impact testing, and drive timely resolution.
Support BIM/MEP coordination efforts to ensure commissioning accessibility and proper routing.
Ensure all commissioning activities meet project specifications, equipment manufacturer requirements, and mission-critical reliability standards.
Maintain commissioning logs, test scripts, documentation packages, punch lists, and turnover files.
Enforce safety protocols during equipment startup, energization, and testing sequences.
Provide regular commissioning updates, progress reports, and readiness assessments to owners, operators, and internal stakeholders.
Support OAC and commissioning meetings with clear reporting and issue tracking.