Commissioning Project Manager - Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.

Michels Corporation•Hubbard, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Commissioning plays a vital role in delivering reliable, operational infrastructure by ensuring rigorous testing, validation, and coordination for mission-critical facilities. Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (MIS), as the General Contractor and EPC delivery arm of the Michels Family of Companies, partners with customers, engineering teams, equipment manufacturers, and construction professionals to deliver complex hyperscale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects. MIS helps owners transition projects from construction completion to operational readiness. As a Commissioning Project Manager, you will lead commissioning planning, execution, and turnover activities for these projects, coordinating various stakeholders to ensure complex systems are tested, validated, and ready for operation. This role demands a strong technical background, excellent management skills, and a commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field and 5+ years of commissioning, engineering, construction, startup, or project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience supporting commissioning, startup, turnover, or operational readiness programs for mission-critical, industrial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or data center projects.
Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, mechanical systems, controls, life-safety systems, and integrated facility operations.
Experience developing, reviewing, and executing commissioning plans, test procedures, startup checklists, and turnover documentation.
Knowledge of commissioning processes, system validation, integrated systems testing, and issue management practices.
Experience coordinating owners, design consultants, contractors, vendors, and commissioning agents throughout project execution.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and technical documentation.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience with project management and commissioning software platforms, including Procore or similar systems.
Commissioning certifications.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Mission-critical experience.
Data center commissioning experience.

Responsibilities

Lead commissioning planning and execution efforts for data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
Coordinate commissioning activities between engineering teams, construction personnel, trade partners, vendors, commissioning agents, and customers.
Develop and manage commissioning schedules, readiness assessments, test procedures, and turnover milestones.
Oversee functional testing, integrated systems testing, commissioning documentation, and issue resolution processes.
Identify commissioning risks, technical challenges, and schedule impacts while developing practical corrective actions.
Support final turnover activities and ensure systems are delivered in accordance with project requirements and owner expectations.
Manage commissioning programs supporting hyperscale data centers and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Review commissioning plans, technical documentation, test scripts, startup procedures, and turnover packages.
Track commissioning readiness, system completion, punch list activities, and project handover requirements.
Facilitate stakeholder meetings and technical reviews to maintain alignment across all project teams.
Serve as a trusted technical resource to customers and project teams throughout startup, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.