Commissioning (Cx) Project Manager – Data Center Operations
About The Position
FST Technical Services is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning delivery for mission-critical data center projects. The role owns project outcomes from pre-construction through final validation, including functional testing, system validation, issue resolution, schedule, budget, and quality. The manager identifies system risks, scope gaps, and performance issues; works with field teams on real-time problem solving; and interprets contract documents to reduce risk and maximize value. The position manages project profitability, utilization, forecasting, invoicing review, and financial reporting support. It also leads, mentors, and develops commissioning engineers; supports staffing, hiring, and team growth; and builds accountability and consistency across projects. The manager serves as a trusted client advisor, strengthens relationships, supports repeat business, and contributes to project pursuits, pricing, and growth strategy. The role also ensures consistent technical standards and drives process improvements and operational efficiency. Work takes place in active construction and mission-critical facility environments. Travel is required based on project needs, and the role requires the ability to lift up to 30 pounds and navigate job sites. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of experience in commissioning, engineering, or mission-critical construction.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and teams.
- Strong understanding of MEP systems, commissioning processes, and system interconnectivity.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
- Strong client relationship management skills.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and scale teams.
- Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and margin management.
- Excellent communication and presentation ability.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
- Ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and navigate job sites.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of proven experience delivering data center projects.
- Experience across the full L1–L5 commissioning lifecycle.
- Hyperscale data center exposure.
Responsibilities
- Lead commissioning delivery from pre-construction through final validation.
- Oversee functional testing, system validation, and issue resolution.
- Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
- Identify system risks, scope gaps, and performance issues early.
- Partner with field teams to solve problems in real time.
- Interpret contract documents to reduce risk and maximize value.
- Manage project profitability, utilization, and forecasting.
- Review invoicing and support financial reporting processes.
- Lead, mentor, and develop commissioning engineers.
- Support staffing, hiring, and team scalability.
- Build accountability and consistency across project execution.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, strengthen relationships, and support repeat business.
- Contribute to project pursuits, pricing, and growth strategy.
- Ensure consistent technical standards across projects.
- Drive process improvements and operational efficiency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
