Commissioning Low Voltage Manager - Mission Critical

Big-D Construction•Reno, NV

About The Position

Big-D Mission Critical is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead the planning, installation, coordination, testing, commissioning, and turnover of low-voltage systems on data center projects. The role oversees a range of systems, including structured cabling and fiber, telecommunications, network equipment rooms, security, EPMS, BMS, data center monitoring, wireless and cellular DAS, AV, fire alarm interfaces, and OT/IT network infrastructure. The manager leads low-voltage scope execution from preconstruction through turnover, coordinates with project stakeholders and trade partners, manages installation and commissioning schedules, and ensures systems are integrated across electrical, mechanical, controls, security, and IT disciplines. The role also partners with commissioning teams on plans and integrated systems testing, manages quality checks and commissioning issues, tracks progress, and ensures successful turnover to owner operations teams. The position can be based in Reno, Nevada, or be a traveling position.

Requirements

Five years of experience in mission-critical construction, data centers, commissioning, low-voltage systems, or technology infrastructure.
Experience managing low-voltage systems from installation through turnover.
Strong knowledge of commissioning methodologies and integrated systems testing.
Understanding of data center operations and critical environments.
Ability to read and interpret construction documents, one-line diagrams, network drawings, and control schematics.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience with hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center projects.

Responsibilities

Lead low-voltage scope execution from preconstruction through project turnover.
Participate in design reviews and identify constructability, commissioning, and operational concerns.
Coordinate with owners, commissioning agents, consultants, and trade partners regarding low-voltage infrastructure requirements.
Develop and manage low-voltage installation and commissioning schedules.
Ensure integration between electrical, mechanical, controls, security, and IT systems.
Manage installation and commissioning activities for structured cabling, fiber optic backbone infrastructure, telecommunications systems, MDF/IDF rooms, security systems, EPMS, BMS, data center monitoring systems, wireless and cellular DAS, AV systems, fire alarm interfaces, and OT/IT network infrastructure.
Partner with the commissioning team to develop and execute commissioning plans.
Verify installation completion, testing, labeling, documentation, and quality requirements.
Coordinate vendor startup and testing activities.
Lead integrated systems testing activities for low-voltage systems.
Facilitate issue resolution and manage commissioning punch lists.
Track and report commissioning progress to project leadership and clients.
Ensure successful turnover of systems to owner operations teams.
Implement quality control processes for low-voltage installations.
Conduct inspections to verify compliance with contract documents and industry standards.
Review test reports, OTDR results, cable certifications, and functional testing documentation.
Ensure accurate as-built documentation and turnover packages.
Provide regular updates to Project Executives, Project Managers, and Superintendents.
Lead low-voltage and commissioning coordination meetings.
Mentor field personnel and project engineers supporting commissioning activities.