Commissioning Manager - Data Center Construction
About The Position
The Commissioning Manager serves as the Owner’s Representative for the full commissioning lifecycle on large-scale, mission-critical data center projects. The role coordinates the General Contractor, commissioning agents, MEP subcontractors, design teams, and Owner personnel to ensure systems are installed, started up, and tested in accordance with Owner specifications and project requirements. The manager develops and maintains the Commissioning Plan and Schedule, tracks readiness, deficiencies, and documentation, and reports commissioning progress and KPIs to protect turnover milestones and support a clean, timely handover. The role also oversees start-up and testing coordination, manages commissioning records and software, conducts routine site walks, participates in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and supports commissioning documentation, SOP compliance, and resolution of field technical questions.
Requirements
- 7–10+ years of construction or commissioning experience, with at least 5 years in data center projects.
- Proven experience supporting commissioning of mission-critical facilities such as data centers, semiconductor facilities, or laboratories.
- In-depth understanding of MEP systems, controls integration, and commissioning standards such as ASHRAE and NEBB.
- Ability to read and interpret multi-disciplinary construction drawings and specifications.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to coordinate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with commissioning and project software tools such as CxAlloy, Bluebeam, and Procore.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred; equivalent trade or superintendent experience may substitute.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Owner’s Representative overseeing the full commissioning lifecycle of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects.
- Lead coordination with the General Contractor, commissioning agents, MEP subcontractors, design teams, and Owner personnel.
- Develop and maintain the project Commissioning Plan and Commissioning Schedule in alignment with construction and turnover milestones.
- Collaborate with technical and subject matter experts to draft and review commissioning process documentation in compliance with company and project standards.
- Review multi-disciplinary construction drawings and specifications to anticipate and mitigate commissioning-related issues.
- Work with the General Contractor and subcontractors to verify that systems are installed and tested in accordance with Owner specifications, applicable codes, and standards.
- Support development of detailed start-up sequences, align them with the project schedule, and develop workarounds and recovery plans where required.
- Administer and maintain the commissioning software platform, tracking issues, checklists, test results, and closeout documentation.
- Coordinate and manage sequencing of equipment and system start-up activities.
- Monitor and track commissioning-related RFIs, submittals, deficiencies, and action items across active systems.
- Conduct and document routine site walks at least twice daily to confirm field readiness and verify corrective actions are complete.
- Interface with General Contractor Cx Managers, engineers, system owners, and vendor technicians to align on readiness, testing protocols, and responsibilities.
- Lead and participate in oversight of FATs, SATs, and IST, ensuring responsible parties complete required testing and documentation.
- Manage and report commissioning KPIs to internal and external stakeholders, including senior project management.
- Act as the primary liaison for commissioning activities in Owner-Architect-Contractor meetings.
- Verify commissioning documentation meets turnover requirements and supports a clean and timely handover.
- Participate in SOP creation and compliance reviews, including audits of SIPPs and Pre-Task Plans.
- Resolve technical questions from the field, provide RFI responses, and coordinate with design teams for clarification.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
- 15 days of paid time off
- 8 paid national holidays
- Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
