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Project Manager · Industrial · Full Time

Commissioning Project Manager - Mission Critical (Traveling)

Ryan Companies USChicago, IL + 1 more

  • $100k–$135k a year
  • Travel as needed for project success

Lead commissioning for complex mission-critical data center projects in a traveling project manager role.

Type
Full Time
Sector
Industrial
Travel
Travel as needed for project success

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About the role

Job Summary

Ryan Companies is hiring a traveling Commissioning Project Manager to oversee commissioning and construction coordination for mission-critical data center projects.

Project Details

The role supports commercial data center construction, with complex MEP systems and commissioning activities spanning the L0-L5 lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and schedule L2 and L3 commissioning, and support client-led L4 and L5 testing.
  • Coordinate commissioning schedules, testing, issue resolution, documentation, and project closeout.
  • Track OFCI equipment from factory testing and procurement through delivery, installation, and startup.
  • Coordinate MEP submittals, RFIs, procedures, vendors, trade partners, clients, and commissioning agents.
  • Lead and develop commissioning teams, guide field teams, and promote safety, quality, and accountability.
  • Maintain commissioning performance measures and share lessons learned to reduce recurring deficiencies.

Required Experience

  • At least four years of construction project management experience focused on MEP systems in data centers.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong knowledge of data center MEP systems and the L0-L5 commissioning lifecycle.
  • Experience planning and executing L2/L3 commissioning, familiarity with L4/L5 testing, and experience managing OFCI equipment.
  • Working knowledge of Procore and P6.
  • Professionalism, integrity, ability to work with limited supervision, and willingness to travel as needed.
  • Commissioning, building systems, or project management credentials such as CxA, CEM, PE, or PMP are preferred.
  • Liquid cooling or high-density hyperscale or colocation data center commissioning experience is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range is $100,000-$135,000, with possible commission and/or incentive compensation. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement and savings benefits, paid time off, insurance, educational assistance, and wellness and employee programs.

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