--- title: 'Data Center Commissioning Agent - Site Commissioning (On-site) - St. Louis, MO at Decima International' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/data-center-commissioning-agent-site-commissioning-on-site-st-louis-mo-decima-5svrddxwf4n7' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Data Center Commissioning Agent - Site Commissioning (On-site) - St. Louis, MO at Decima International - **Company:** Decima International - **Location:** St Louis Missouri, United States - **Posted:** 2026-08-21 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/decimainternational/jobs/4707260006 ## Job description Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula: Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards. We are looking for a driven and capable Commissioning Agent - Site Commissioning to support us with 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. Must be able to coordinate multiple commissioning activities concurrently across mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), controls, and integrated building systems. A strong background in data center commissioning, MEP systems, testing, and operational readiness is required. 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 are looking to bring in dedicated individuals with a passion for innovation and talent for multitasking in a fast-paced environment. We will help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you so we can make big impacts on the world, together. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Versed in modern commissioning techniques within complex, multi-functional organizations; have an understanding and knowledge of engineering, design, procurement and contracting, safety, construction, commissioning, and facility operations. - Establish a strong relationship with the client and communicate with both technical and management-level personnel. - Manage assigned commissioning work from start to closeout, covering all aspects related to work delivery in order to ensure that the work is conducted in a timely and effective manner. - Prepare PowerPoint decks and present to management on progress, findings, issues, and recommendations. - 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 the 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 the 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, and provide recommendations to stakeholders to mitigate the impact of these risks and take advantage of opportunities. - Maintain accurate commissioning records, issue logs, observation reports, test results, action items, and deficiency tracking through closure. - Facilitate, run, and chair commissioning meetings and 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. ## QUALIFICATIONS Required qualifications: - 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 in developing various types of commissioning reports, targeting different audiences - Experience in client-facing positions - Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated data center systems and the ability to communicate progress to both technical and management-level personnel - Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with any audience clearly and accurately - Ability to work on-site and coordinate multiple commissioning activities in a fast-paced construction environment - Proficient in Microsoft Office programs Preferred qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction engineering, or related technical field - Professional engineering or commissioning background - Experience commissioning mission-critical mechanical, electrical, controls, and life-safety systems - Experience with commissioning management and construction management software - Familiarity with industry commissioning standards, procedures, and documentation requirements - Relevant commissioning certification, such as CCP, CxA, CBCP, or similar - Strong background in data center development, construction, and commissioning ## POSITION DETAILS - Primary Location (on-site): St. Louis, MO - Position: Data Center Commissioning Agent  - Site Commissioning - Position Classification: Salary-based full-time hours - Current work permit required. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered) Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to the safety and well-being of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. ## About Decima International ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Decima International is a global professional services company providing integrated project management solutions, specializing in mission-critical facilities like hyperscale data centers and healthcare facilities. - **Entity Type**: Private (Founded in 2018) - **Headquarters**: Allen, Texas, United States (with regional offices in Egypt, UAE, and Saudi Arabia) [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/) - **Founded**: 2018 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl) - **Founders**: Alaaeldin El Hadary (Co-Founder & CEO) and Amro Elhadary (Co-Founder) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl) ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Construction & Project Management, with a specific focus on mission-critical facilities (data centers, healthcare) - **Target Customers**: Developers, operators, and investors in the data center and mission-critical construction space; clients in NAM, LATAM, APAC, and EMEA [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/about/) - **Mission/Purpose**: To help clients achieve their project goals through innovative, efficient, and high-quality project delivery, acting as a true partner built on trust and transparency [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/about/) ## Products & Services - **Capital Program Advisory & Management**: Strategic oversight for large-scale capital programs. - **Program Governance**: Project controls, schedule management, cost management, and earned value management. - **Design Management**: Overseeing the design phase of complex construction projects. - **Procurement & Contract Administration**: Managing vendor selection and contract lifecycle. - **Construction Management**: On-site management to ensure projects are built on time and within budget. - **Performance Assurance**: Quality and performance monitoring throughout project delivery [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/) - **Risk Management**: Early identification and mitigation of project risks [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/about/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly available (private company). - **Key Metric**: Headcount of 29 employees as of early 2026, with a significant growth trajectory (+38.5% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly disclosed. The firm partners with "leading developers, operators, and investors" [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl). - **Growth Signals**: Rapid headcount growth, recent expansion of global footprint with strategic hubs in KSA, UAE, and Egypt (announced Feb 2026), and a surge in job postings (+30.8% monthly increase) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl). ## Competitive Advantages - **Mission-Critical Specialization**: Deep expertise in hyperscale data centers and complex healthcare facilities, which require high precision and reliability. - **Global Reach with Local Expertise**: Proven track record delivering projects from $5M to $6B across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/about/). - **Hands-On, Partnership Approach**: Emphasizes a collaborative, proactive, and tailored approach to each client engagement, differentiating from more standardized project management firms [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/about/). ## Strategic Focus - **Geographic Expansion**: Actively building out its presence in the Middle East & North Africa (KSA, UAE, Egypt) to serve a growing client base [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl). - **Data Center Growth**: Specifically targeting the "AI-ready" data center infrastructure market, focusing on power systems for high-performance GPUs and liquid cooling solutions [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl). - **Talent Acquisition**: Aggressively hiring across the US (Texas, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania) and MENA region for roles like Senior Construction Project Managers, Estimators, and QA Inspectors [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl). ## Why Work Here - **Company Culture**: Described as proactive, responsive, and collaborative. The firm values strong fundamentals and a partnership ethos [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/about/). *However, current employee reviews on LinkedIn rate the company at 2.6/5.0, with low scores for Work-Life Balance (2.2), Compensation (2.2), and Culture (2.2)* [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl). - **Work Model**: The vast majority of positions are listed as **On-site** (e.g., Dallas, Detroit, Corsicana, Floydada), with no remote roles currently posted. Locations span the US and MENA region [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl). - **Growth Opportunity**: Joining a rapidly expanding firm (high headcount growth, new offices) offers potential for career advancement in high-stakes project management. The company notes it manages projects ranging from $5M to $6B. - **Team**: A lean team of ~29 people with a high proportion of senior-level staff, allowing for direct exposure to leadership and complex projects. Founders are actively involved in the company [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/about/). ## Sources 1. [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/) - Official Site, Locations, and Description 2. [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/about/) - About Page, Story, Vision, and Values 3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl) - Company LinkedIn Profile, Headcount, Growth Data, Job Postings, and Reviews 4. 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