Data Center Commissioning Project Manager
Five and Fly•Various Locations, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
The Commissioning Project Manager (Cx PM) is responsible for leading the full lifecycle delivery of mission-critical commissioning scopes across complex data center projects. This role combines deep technical expertise with disciplined project management to ensure scope clarity, schedule certainty, quality execution, and client confidence from project kickoff through turnover. The Cx PM operates in strict alignment with the Anchor Mission Critical Playbook, leveraging standardized delivery cadence, readiness gates, and risk-based execution to drive repeatable outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical), Construction Management, or equivalent experience
- 6-18 years of experience delivering mission-critical or high-reliability infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated experience managing commissioning scopes on large, complex data center or equivalent mission critical programs
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams and client-facing engagements
- Strong understanding of electrical power distribution, redundancy, and energization sequencing
- Working knowledge of mechanical cooling systems, controls integration, and system interactions
- Ability to interpret construction documents, one-lines, control diagrams, and sequences of operation
- Familiarity and experience with commissioning platforms
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, IEEE, mission-critical best practices)
Nice To Haves
- Hyperscale or large colocation data center experience
- Prior experience as Senior Commissioning Engineer, Discipline Lead, or equivalent
- Formal project management training or certification
- Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
Responsibilities
- Own commissioning scope, execution strategy, and contractual compliance from award through closeout
- Develop and manage commissioning work plans, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets
- Serve as the primary commissioning interface with owners, developers, EPCs, AHJs, and trade partners
- Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and controls commissioning teams for integrated execution
- Coordinate with project stakeholders in execution of Pre-Functional Checks (PFCs, including L2/L3 readiness), Functional Performance Testing (FPT), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
- Manage issue resolution, change management, and escalation using Anchor Mission Critical risk and issue protocols
- Ensure all commissioning deliverables meet Anchor Mission Critical Quality Standards and owner requirements
Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- Performance-based bonus eligibility
- Travel expenses and per diem per company policy
- Benefits eligibility per company plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
