Commissioning Owners Representative Project Manager

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Commissioning Owner's Representative Project Manager - Apex Systems (Omaha, NE)

Apex Systems is seeking a Commissioning Owner's Representative Project Manager to support data center construction programs in Omaha, Nebraska. This role oversees commissioning activities, vendor coordination, design review, quality, schedule, and handover of mission-critical infrastructure. The PM acts as the owner's proxy to ensure technical, safety, and operational standards are met from design through turnover.

• Lead end-to-end commissioning oversight for data center construction projects.
• Manage design reviews, construction progress, equipment startup, and commissioning workflows.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, and commissioning agents to ensure adherence to standards.
• Oversee electrical, mechanical, controls, fire safety, and security system validation.
• Maintain schedule, track risks, and ensure all commissioning milestones are achieved.
• Support FAT/SAT activities, quality inspections, and readiness checklists.
• Provide owner-level governance across documentation, handover, and operations integration.
• Communicate progress clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• 5+ years experience in data center or mission-critical project management.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, controls, fire safety, and data center infrastructure.
• Understanding of startup/commissioning processes.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering and construction teams.

• Experience with design-build delivery models and vendor management.
• Familiarity with fast-track construction environments.
• Strong skills in requirements gathering, scheduling, task prioritization, and risk management.
• Experience managing commissioning deliverables across multiple trades and systems.

Omaha, Nebraska (On-site role)

Apex Systems is a leading technology services firm providing project execution, consulting, and workforce solutions across engineering, supply chain, and mission‑critical infrastructure programs.

Apex Systems is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.