Commissioning Project Manager (Data Centers)

JLL•Trenton, NJ

3d•$175,000 - $225,000•Remote

About The Position

This role requires leading 3rd party commissioning activities for data center and mission critical facility projects. You'll provide exceptional technical and project management services throughout all project phases—from design through post-construction. Working with construction managers, general contractors, equipment vendors, and various stakeholders, you'll ensure commissioning processes meet ASHRAE requirements and client specifications. The position demands strong technical expertise in electrical and mechanical systems testing, combined with team leadership capabilities to manage cross-functional commissioning teams on projects ranging from small facilities to large-scale greenfield data centers of 25MW+.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of relevant data center construction and commissioning experience, with at least 5 years acting as 3rd party commissioning lead or commissioning project manager
Strong fluency with data center commissioning processes and deliverables covered in ASHRAE commissioning requirements and guidelines
Documented expertise in electrical and/or mechanical equipment/systems factory witness testing, installation, startup and pre-functional inspections, functional and integrated testing, ideally on greenfield projects with capacity of 25MW+
Experience acting as Owner's 3rd party commissioning lead working collaboratively with Construction Managers, General Contractors, sub-contractors, equipment vendors, AHJs, Engineer of Record, and other project stakeholders
Knowledge and experience testing Utility transformers, UPS systems, Generators and associated automated paralleling switchgear, ATSs and STSs, Fuel Oil systems, PDUs, EPMS, BMS, Chillers (air and water cooled), CDUs, CRAHs, CRACs, and AHUs
Strong proficiency in QA/QC and commissioning software applications such as Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), BIM360, CxAlloy, Facility Grid, Procore, and similar cloud-based platforms
Strong data management skills with proficiency in MS Project, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple project schedule inputs into a master commissioning schedule platform and deliver project/program status reports
Willingness to travel overnight up to 30% to client sites across the USA and Canada
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

ABET accredited engineering or technology degree (demonstrated equivalent industry experience is acceptable)
Commissioning Professional Certification from a recognized industry authority
PE (Professional Engineer) or PMP (Project Management Professional) designation
Experience working in an engineering consultancy or owner organization

Responsibilities

Leading the development of Commissioning Plans and Commissioning Specifications for assigned projects, and scheduling and facilitating commissioning meetings
Managing all aspects of 3rd party commissioning activities, including developing project proposals in response to client RFPs and identifying required commissioning team composition
Developing and managing project budgets and financials while protecting JLL's contractual position and ensuring deliverables meet contracted requirements
Serving as JLL's primary point of contact with clients throughout project duration and providing day-to-day direction to commissioning team members
Leading commissioning-focused design drawing, specification, and submittal reviews, and scheduling and documenting project commissioning meetings
Managing the development, review, and approval of L1-L5 commissioning test plans, scripts, and procedures
Leading development of detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Methods-of-Procedures (MOPs) in support of commissioning activities
Leading team members in field commissioning activities—including scheduling and coordinating JLL and project team members, ensuring contractors and sub-trades meet commissioning requirements, and maximizing team efficiency
Overseeing project documentation requirements, including preparation, review, and issuance of commissioning deliverables within required timelines