Job Description

Commissioning Manager — Data Center

Leading Data Center Developer | Multiple US Locations

We are a leading developer of hyperscale and enterprise data centers, and we are looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning delivery on one of our major data center campuses.

Locations: Utah | Georgia | North Carolina | Iowa (Candidates must be comfortable being based on-site at one of these key data center campus locations.)

About the Role

As Commissioning Manager, you will take ownership of the commissioning program for a data center campus, leading a multi-disciplinary team of electrical and mechanical commissioning engineers through the full commissioning lifecycle — from design review and commissioning planning through Level 5 integrated systems testing and energization/turnover. You will be the primary point of contact for commissioning on-site, managing schedule, quality, and stakeholder relationships across the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end commissioning program for the site, including planning, scheduling, and resourcing
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Level 1–3 Electrical and Mechanical Commissioning Engineers
• Develop the commissioning execution plan and ensure alignment with project milestones and energization dates
• Review and approve commissioning test scripts, procedures, and method statements
• Oversee Level 1–5 commissioning activities, including FAT/SAT, start-up, and integrated systems testing (IST)
• Act as primary commissioning interface with the client, general contractor, design teams, and equipment vendors
• Drive resolution of technical issues, manage risk, and ensure timely close-out of punch lists and deficiencies
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and quality/safety standards throughout commissioning
• Report on commissioning progress, KPIs, and readiness to senior leadership and clients
• Champion continuous improvement of commissioning processes, documentation, and standards across the portfolio

Skills & Experience Required

• 10+ years' experience in electrical or mechanical commissioning within data centers or other mission-critical environments, including significant experience at a leadership/management level
• Proven track record managing commissioning teams and programs on large-scale, hyperscale, or enterprise data center projects
• Strong technical knowledge across electrical systems (generators, switchgear, UPS, paralleling/synchronization) and/or mechanical systems (chillers, cooling towers, CHW/CW piping, controls)
• Demonstrated experience leading Level 4/5 integrated systems testing programs
• Strong leadership, people management, and mentoring skills
• Excellent stakeholder management, with the ability to interface confidently with clients and senior leadership
• Strong commercial and schedule awareness, with the ability to manage competing priorities across a fast-paced site
• Engineering degree strongly preferred; relevant industry certifications (e.g., NETA, ATD, CxA) advantageous
• Willingness to be based on-site full time

Compensation & Benefits

• Strong, market-leading salary, reflective of management-level responsibility
• Guaranteed annual bonus
• Company performance bonus
• Structured annual pay review
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid relocation support where applicable
• Opportunity to lead commissioning delivery on some of the largest and most advanced data center projects in the country

Locations

We are hiring across four key data center campus locations. Candidates must be comfortable being based on-site full time at one of the following:

• Utah
• Georgia
• North Carolina
• Iowa