Commissioning Director

Equinix•Town of Lynn, WI

8d•$177,000 - $265,000

About The Position

We are seeking a senior leader to drive the Commissioning strategy across large-scale, mission-critical data center construction programs. This role is accountable for delivering consistent, high-quality commissioning outcomes that enable operational readiness and achievement of Ready for Service (RFS) milestones across both greenfield and retrofit projects. You will partner closely with Construction, Operations, and external partners to ensure seamless project execution, while driving standardization, performance, and continuous improvement across the commissioning lifecycle.

Requirements

Extensive experience in data center commissioning within mission-critical environments
Proven leadership experience managing complex, multi-site construction programs
Strong technical expertise in electrical and/or mechanical systems, including MEP systems
Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional alignment and influence senior stakeholders
Experience managing external vendors and large-scale service delivery contracts
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience, preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience with hyperscale or cloud data center environments
Familiarity with integrated systems testing (IST) and advanced commissioning methodologies
Experience working in a global or multi-region delivery model

Responsibilities

Lead commissioning delivery across multiple concurrent data center construction projects
Develop and implement standardized commissioning strategies, frameworks, and schedules across the portfolio
Own pipeline planning to optimize resource allocation and execution strategy
Partner cross-functionally with Construction, Design, and Operations teams to ensure successful project delivery
Provide input into project budgets, commissioning strategies, and testing protocols, including FAT, FPT, and IST
Serve as the senior point of contact for customers during commissioning phases.
Communicate progress against key milestones, including RFS readiness
Lead resolution of complex issues and escalations, ensuring delivery confidence and customer satisfaction
Drive adoption of commissioning standards, governance, and best practices across all projects
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance commissioning processes, tools, and delivery models
Standardize commissioning scopes, methodologies, and schedules aligned to customer and contract requirements
Own commissioning reporting across the portfolio, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and transparency
Oversee development of commissioning documentation, including test procedures, reports, and readiness assessments
Leverage data and performance insights to identify trends, mitigate risks, and improve future program delivery
Lead commissioning vendor strategy, including RFP development, selection, and performance management
Define and track vendor KPIs and drive accountability through regular business reviews
Manage external commissioning partners and governance forums to ensure alignment and delivery excellence