Data Center Commissioning Agent - Site Commissioning (On-site) - St. Louis, MO

About the role

Decima International is a professional services company providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. We are looking for a driven and capable Commissioning Agent - Site Commissioning to support the commissioning of multiple data center projects for one of the top technology clients in the world. This is a client-facing, site-based role that requires strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, the ability to self-direct, client representation, and an emphasis on strong commissioning fundamentals.

You will play an integral role in coordinating commissioning teams, forming long-term relationships with clients, and supporting the successful testing, verification, and turnover of mission-critical facilities. We seek dedicated individuals with a passion for innovation and talent for multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply modern commissioning techniques within complex, multi-functional organizations; demonstrate understanding of engineering, design, procurement, contracting, safety, construction, commissioning, and facility operations.
• Establish strong client relationships and communicate with both technical and management-level personnel.
• Manage assigned commissioning work from start to closeout to ensure timely and effective delivery.
• Prepare PowerPoint decks and present progress, findings, issues, and recommendations to management.
• Review project plans, commissioning requirements, design documents, equipment submittals, sequences of operation, and specifications.
• Review commissioning plans, procedures, checklists, and test scripts to confirm alignment with project requirements and approved design intent.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, engineers, controls specialists, and project stakeholders to establish commissioning schedules and testing priorities.
• Perform field observations and verify installation, startup, testing, and performance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and other supporting systems.
• Witness and document functional performance testing, equipment startup, system demonstrations, and integrated systems testing.
• Verify commissioning readiness, including completion of prerequisite activities, installation checks, pre-functional checklists, safety requirements, and supporting documentation.
• Identify commissioning risks, gaps, deficiencies, and opportunities; provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records, issue logs, observation reports, test results, action items, and deficiency tracking through closure.
• Facilitate, run, and chair commissioning meetings; maintain accurate meeting minutes and action items.
• Review and validate commissioning progress, contractor deliverables, testing documentation, and turnover packages.
• Support equipment and system turnover, training, closeout documentation, and operational readiness activities.
• Liaise with designers, engineers, superintendents, construction managers, contractors, vendors, and facility operations teams as required.
• Support business development efforts by contributing technical commissioning knowledge to strategy development, positioning, and proposals.

Requirements

• 8+ years of MEP construction, engineering, or commissioning experience.
• Previous commissioning experience on data center projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and integrated building systems.
• Experience supporting equipment startup, pre-functional inspections, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Strong working knowledge of commissioning processes, construction sequencing, testing requirements, issue management, system turnover, and project closeout.
• Experience developing various types of commissioning reports for different audiences.
• Experience in client-facing positions.
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated data center systems and communicate progress to both technical and management-level personnel.
• Strong communication skills, including clear and accurate communication with any audience.
• Ability to work on-site and coordinate multiple commissioning activities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction engineering, or related technical field (preferred).
• Professional engineering or commissioning background (preferred).
• Experience commissioning mission-critical mechanical, electrical, controls, and life-safety systems (preferred).
• Experience with commissioning management and construction management software (preferred).
• Familiarity with industry commissioning standards, procedures, and documentation requirements (preferred).
• Relevant commissioning certification, such as CCP, CxA, CBCP, or similar (preferred).
• Strong background in data center development, construction, and commissioning (preferred).

Schedule

Full-time, salary-based hours.

Primary location: St. Louis, MO (on-site). Current work permit required; this position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer).