
Project Manager · Industrial · Full Time
Commissioning Project Manager - Mission Critical (Traveling)
Ryan Companies USChicago, IL + 6 more
- $100k–$135k a year
- Travel as needed for project success
Lead commissioning and MEP delivery for mission-critical data center projects in a traveling project manager role based in Chicago.
- Type
- Full Time
- Sector
- Industrial
- Travel
- Travel as needed for project success
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Project managers in Illinois
$117k–$156k
Middle half of 8 posted jobs, last 12 months
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This job’s pay is within the middle half.
About the role
Job Summary
Ryan Companies is seeking a traveling commissioning project manager to coordinate commissioning and project delivery for commercial data center construction.
Project Details
The role covers complex data center MEP systems and commissioning from L0 through L5, including owner-furnished, contractor-installed equipment.
Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule L2 and L3 commissioning with vendors and trade partners, and support the client’s agent during L4 and L5 testing.
- Coordinate commissioning schedules, issue resolution, project communications, testing records, and closeout documentation.
- Track OFCI equipment from factory testing through procurement, delivery, installation, and startup.
- Review MEP submittals, RFIs, and procedures, and help integrate commissioning tasks into project schedules.
- Lead and mentor project staff, guide field teams, and promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Required Experience
- At least four years of construction project management experience focused on MEP systems in a data center environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Knowledge of data center MEP systems and the L0–L5 commissioning lifecycle, including L2/L3 execution and familiarity with L4/L5 testing.
- Experience managing OFCI procurement, delivery, and installation; working knowledge of Procore and P6.
- Commissioning, building systems, or project management credentials such as CxA, CEM, PE, or PMP are a plus. Liquid cooling and high-density data center experience is also valued.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range is $100,000–$135,000, with potential commission or incentive compensation. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement and savings plans, paid time off, disability and life insurance, and education assistance.
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- Locations
- Chicago, IL, Milwaukee, WI, Sound Bend, IN, Des Moines, IA, Chicago Westmont, IL, Chicago Downtown, IL, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Austin, TX
- Quality Field Engineer
Atlanta, GA
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Middle half of 8 posted jobs, last 12 months
Mostly from states that require posted pay.
This job’s pay is within the middle half.
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