Commissioning Program Manager, Data Centers

JLL•Atlanta, GA

1d•$175,000 - $220,000•Remote

About The Position

JLL’s SKAE Data Center and Mission Critical Commissioning group is seeking a Commissioning Program Manager to support growth in the US and Canada data center market. The role owns and manages multiple commissioning projects, including greenfield builds, existing facility expansions, and restorations, ranging from 1MW to 25MW+. The position may be home-based anywhere in the US by agreement with JLL, with access to a major airport; listed remote locations include Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, New York, Phoenix, and Trenton. The manager provides technical and project management services across design, pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases. They lead cross-functional teams, manage client relationships and JLL’s commissioning scope, develop and manage commissioning plans and specifications, and oversee project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and teams. Overnight travel across the USA and Canada may be up to 40%, generally in trips of two to three days and not typically exceeding two weeks. The expected compensation is $175,000–$220,000 USD per year. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 10 years of relevant mission critical commissioning project management experience.
Commissioning Professional certification from a recognized industry authority.
Strong knowledge of mission critical commissioning processes and deliverables covered by ASHRAE commissioning requirements and guidelines.
Expertise in quality assessment of electrical and mechanical equipment and systems installation, startup, pre-functional inspections, acceptance testing, and commissioning activities.
Knowledge and experience testing utility transformers, UPS systems, generators and associated automated paralleling switchgear, ATSs, STSs, fuel oil systems, PDUs, EPMS, BMS, chillers, CRAHs, CRACs, AHUs, and liquid cooling systems.
Exceptional people management and team leadership skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong proficiency with MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Proficiency with QA/QC and commissioning software applications such as BIM360, CxAlloy, Facility Grid, and Procore.
Ability and willingness to travel overnight up to 40% across the USA and Canada.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

ABET-accredited engineering or technology degree; equivalent industry experience is acceptable.
PE and/or PMP designation.
Experience working in a consultancy or owner organization.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple commissioning projects, including greenfield builds, facility expansions, and restorations.
Manage all facets of JLL’s commissioning scope and provide technical and project management services through design, pre-construction, construction, and post-construction.
Lead cross-functional project teams and coordinate with clients, internal team members, consultants, contractors, suppliers, authorities having jurisdiction, engineers of record, and other stakeholders.
Protect JLL’s contractual position and ensure work meets contracted requirements.
Develop or oversee the development of commissioning plans and specifications, and manage the plans from design through project completion.
Develop project proposals in response to client RFPs.
Identify internal and external team requirements for project commissioning scopes.
Develop and manage project budgets and financials.
Manage development, review, and approval of L1-L5 commissioning test scripts and procedures.
Serve as the main client contact and JLL escalation point throughout project durations.
Provide day-to-day direction to assigned internal team members.
Manage commissioning-focused design drawing, specification, and submittal reviews.
Schedule and lead commissioning kickoff meetings.
Manage development of project-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Methods-of-Procedures (MOPs).
Plan and execute quality assessments of electrical and mechanical equipment and systems installation, startup, pre-functional inspections, acceptance testing, and related commissioning activities.
Travel overnight across the USA and Canada as needed, up to 40%.