Job title: Commssioning Director
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Smart World
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 09/10/2025
Job ID: 169163

Job Description

Commissioning Director – Data Centers (Las Cruces, NM) $200K–$240K + 20% bonus | 20% travel | Full benefits

 

Edison Smart are currently working with an industry leader in building and operating world-class data centers that power the world’s most innovative companies. We’re looking for a Commissioning Director to lead end-to-end validation of a major data center project in the El Paso / Las Cruces region, ensuring safety, quality, and operational excellence.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Lead commissioning and readiness of a new data center from construction through client delivery
  • Lead the commissioning on a 1.2GW Data center campus
  • Drive safety, quality, and process improvements across all commissioning activities
  • Collaborate with internal teams and contractors to deliver on-time, high-quality projects
  • Oversee acceptance testing, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and final turnover
  • Integrate lessons learned and standardize commissioning best practices for future projects

 

What You’ll Bring

  • 5+ years’ experience in critical facility construction, commissioning, and operations
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong leadership and communication skills; PMP or Cx certification preferred
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines