Commissioning & Reliability Manager

Aligned Data Centers•IAD-04, VA

7d•$135,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Commissioning & Reliability Manager supports commissioning and reliability delivery for assigned projects in mission-critical facilities. The role coordinates with third-party Commissioning Agents, supports development and review of project-specific commissioning plans and deliverables, witnesses testing as needed, and verifies the accuracy and completeness of test results and supporting evidence. The manager performs spot checks of field testing and documentation and helps ensure tests follow the Sequence of Operations and the Reliability Standard. The position supports quality assurance analysis and tracks indicators for Critical and High issues during Level 4, RVT, and Level 5 (IST) inspections. It supports formal system gating between commissioning levels by confirming prerequisites, documentation, and readiness, and escalates concerns about installation or documentation quality. The manager maintains the project commissioning issue log, categorizes deficiencies, drives root cause analysis for Level 4 and Level 5 Critical and High issues through verified closeout, and works with Site Operations to assess open-deficiency risks and document appropriate workarounds or Manual Operating Procedures. The role holds General Contractors and vendors accountable to schedules, documentation requirements, and technical design intent; collaborates with project teams and design and construction stakeholders; and reports status, successes, challenges, and actions to management and the broader team. It trains third-party personnel on Aligned’s Quality and Commissioning Programs, manages Cx Alloy requirements and use for assigned projects, and develops project-level feedback loops, risk models, strategies, and lessons learned. The manager also identifies and implements process improvements that strengthen readiness, testing rigor, issue closeout, and turnover outcomes. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or technical field is required, with equivalent education and experience considered. The role requires 3–6 years of relevant experience, including support for Level 4 functional testing and Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing. Occasional travel to facility sites may be required. The stated expected compensation range is $135,000–$165,000 plus a 10–20% annual bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related engineering/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, including 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 platform.
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 commissioning scripts and deliverables, witness testing as needed, and verify that results and evidence are accurate and complete.
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 that 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 installation or documentation quality concerns.
Manage the master Commissioning Issue Log for assigned projects, categorize issues, and drive root cause analysis for Level 4 and 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 document and communicate risks.
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 plans of action 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’s 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 opportunities to improve commissioning readiness, including prerequisites, checklists, documentation quality, and evidence capture.
Implement best practices to improve test rigor, issue closeout velocity, and repeatability of turnover outcomes.
Participate in cross-functional lessons learned and incorporate improvements into future project planning and execution.