Commissioning Manager

MMR Group•Abilene, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting all electrical commissioning activities on a mission-critical data center project. This leadership role oversees a commissioning team that includes a Commissioning Coordinator, Energy Marshals, and LOTO Coordinators, ensuring all systems are safely energized, tested, and delivered to meet client specifications, industry standards, and critical facility requirements.

Requirements

7–12+ years commissioning, startup, electrical testing, or turnover experience
Strong knowledge of energization sequencing, deficiencies, turnover documentation, and system readiness
Must work across construction, quality, and client operations
Strong knowledge of NFPA 70E, and energy control procedures

Nice To Haves

Industrial electrical or mission critical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of low and medium-voltage electrical commissioning, including switchgear, UPS systems, generators, Building Management System integration, and power distribution
Ensure systems are installed and functioning in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and approved commissioning scripts
Coordinate phased energization, acceptance testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and turnover with GC, owner, and commissioning authority
Manage and mentor the commissioning team direct reports, including - Commissioning Coordinator: Scheduling, documentation, checklist tracking. Energy Marshal: Energy control, safe energization, live-dead-live (LDL) validation and development of Method of Procedures (MOP). LOTO Coordinators: Safe lockout/tagout of energized systems and device traceability.
Delegate tasks clearly, hold team members accountable, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Oversee Lockout/Tagout program execution for all commissioning-related work.
Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, and company-specific energy control procedures.
Review and authorize LOTO plans, control zone drawings, and tag placement prior to system work.
Confirm LDL testing is performed before system re-energization and recorded accurately.
Interface with general contractor, owner’s commissioning agent, and other trade partners to align commissioning activities with overall construction milestones.
Participate in daily coordination meetings and commissioning readiness reviews.
Provide detailed daily and weekly progress updates to project stakeholders.
Review and validate all commissioning documentation including - Pre-functional checklists, Functional performance tests, Issue logs and deficiency reports, LDL and LOTO records, Method of Procedures (MOPs)
Ensure all test results and safety documentation are compiled for client turnover and internal QA/QC.