Commissioning & Reliability Manager

Aligned Data Centers•ORD-03, IL

7d•$135,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Commissioning & Reliability Manager supports commissioning and reliability activities for assigned projects in mission-critical facilities. The role coordinates with third-party commissioning agents, reviews commissioning plans, scripts, and deliverables, witnesses testing as needed, and verifies that results and evidence are complete and accurate. It supports quality assurance and readiness across Level 4 functional testing and Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST), including formal system gates between commissioning levels. The manager maintains project commissioning issue logs, prioritizes deficiencies, drives root-cause analysis and verified closeout of critical and high-priority issues, and works with Site Operations to assess open risks and document appropriate workarounds or Manual Operating Procedures. The role aligns general contractors and vendors with commissioning schedules, documentation requirements, and technical design intent; collaborates with project stakeholders on MEP system implementation and verification; and communicates project status, challenges, and action plans to management and teams. The position also trains third-party personnel on Aligned’s quality and commissioning programs, manages project use of Cx Alloy or an equivalent platform, and develops project-level feedback loops. It identifies and implements process improvements to commissioning readiness, testing rigor, issue closeout, and turnover outcomes, while incorporating lessons learned into future projects. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or technical field is requested, with equivalent education and experience considered. The posting seeks 3–6 years of experience in commissioning, reliability, or mission-critical facilities delivery, along with relevant Level 4 and Level 5 testing, issue management, systems knowledge, technical-document interpretation, controls/trending, and commissioning-platform experience. The role may require occasional travel to facility sites and includes extended periods of sitting or standing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related engineering or technical field; an equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.
3–6 years of experience in commissioning, reliability, or mission-critical facilities delivery, such as data centers or similarly complex MEP environments.
Experience supporting Level 4 functional testing and Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST), including readiness tracking, witnessing tests, and documenting or validating results.
Experience supporting issue management and closeout, coordinating corrective actions across trades and vendors, and contributing to turnover package completeness.
Knowledge of mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems and controls, including acceptance criteria, Sequence of Operations verification, and integrated test concepts.
Ability to interpret one-lines, P&IDs, sequences or control narratives, and testing documentation such as plans, scripts, checklists, and turnover packages.
Working familiarity with BAS/controls and EPMS/SCADA trending for functional verification and troubleshooting support.
Experience with commissioning management platforms such as Cx Alloy or an equivalent.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Word, and PowerPoint.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across departments.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
High commitment to customer service for coworkers and customers.
Ability to analyze and solve problems involving several options with limited information.
Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and openness to new ideas and procedures.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with third-party Commissioning Agents on assigned projects; assist with review of scripts and deliverables, witness testing as needed, and verify test results and evidence.
Work with third-party commissioning agents to develop, review, and implement project-specific commissioning plans.
Perform spot checks of field testing and documentation, ensuring tests adhere to the Sequence of Operations and evidence supports results.
Support quality assurance analysis of metrics and leading indicators for Critical and High issues during Level 4, RVT, and Level 5 (IST) inspection checklists.
Support formal gating of systems between commissioning levels by confirming prerequisites, documentation, and readiness; escalate quality concerns that do not meet the Reliability Standard.
Manage the master Commissioning Issue Log for assigned projects, categorize issues by priority, and drive root-cause analysis for Level 4 and Level 5 Critical and High issues through verified closeout.
Collaborate with Site Operations to assess the impact of open deficiencies, define workarounds or Manual Operating Procedures when appropriate, and ensure risks are documented and understood.
Hold general contractors and vendors accountable to commissioning schedules, documentation requirements, and technical design intent.
Collaborate with project teams, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to support implementation and verification of MEP systems.
Communicate status, successes, challenges, and action plans to management and the broader team in a timely manner.
Train third-party personnel, including the Commissioning Manager, GC MEP Coordinator, and Commissioning Project Managers, on Aligned Quality and Commissioning Programs.
Manage Cx Alloy use and requirements for each assigned project.
Develop and maintain a project-local feedback loop; refine risk models, adapt strategies, and track lessons learned.
Identify and implement process improvements in commissioning readiness, including prerequisites, checklists, documentation quality, and evidence capture.
Implement practices that improve testing rigor, issue closeout velocity, and repeatability of turnover outcomes.
Participate in cross-functional lessons learned and incorporate improvements into future project planning and execution.