Data Center Construction – Mid - Senior Commissioning Project Manager

MGAC•Charleston, SC

8h•$110,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

MGAC is seeking a commissioning project manager to lead commissioning strategy and execution across large-scale mission-critical data center projects. As an owner's representative and trusted client advisor, this role supports projects throughout design, construction, testing, and turnover, helping clients navigate technical challenges, mitigate risk, and deliver facilities ready for operations. The position leads commissioning teams and oversees commissioning activities across multiple concurrent projects. It requires significant onsite presence in Charleston, South Carolina, with travel based on project and client needs. The role also provides technical oversight of critical infrastructure systems, coordinates project stakeholders, and supports successful project delivery against schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client expectations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in commissioning, construction management, mission-critical facilities, or data center infrastructure projects.
At least 3 years of experience managing commissioning teams, consultants, and multidisciplinary project stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience will be considered.
Extensive experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or mission-critical data center construction projects.
Experience leading Level 1–5 commissioning activities for complex MEP and critical infrastructure systems.
Strong knowledge of electrical distribution, UPS systems, generators, HVAC systems, controls, BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and integrated systems testing.
Excellent analytical, organizational, leadership, problem-solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing schedule, budget, risk, quality, and client expectations.
Collaborative leadership and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Significant onsite presence in Charleston, South Carolina, and travel based on project and client needs.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage commissioning teams, including Commissioning Managers, Engineers, Project Managers, and third-party commissioning partners.
Oversee commissioning activities across multiple concurrent data center construction projects.
Develop commissioning strategies, resource plans, project schedules, and execution methodologies.
Provide technical leadership throughout design, construction, testing, and turnover.
Mentor and develop team members while promoting quality, accountability, and safety.
Direct the full lifecycle of Level 1–5 commissioning activities.
Review and approve commissioning plans, scripts, procedures, reports, and turnover documentation.
Oversee equipment start-up, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, load bank testing, and operational readiness activities.
Develop and maintain commissioning logs, deficiency logs, equipment checklists, SOPs, MOPs, and project documentation.
Ensure consistency with company quality processes and commissioning standards.
Lead commissioning for critical infrastructure systems, including electrical distribution, medium- and low-voltage power, UPS systems, battery plants, standby generators, fuel systems, chillers, cooling plants, CRAH and CRAC units, BMS, EPMS, SCADA, fire alarm and life safety systems, and emergency power systems.
Review design documents, specifications, shop drawings, and equipment submittals for commissioning requirements.
Support troubleshooting, issue resolution, and deficiency management during testing and startup.
Verify testing results and ensure systems meet owner project requirements and operational objectives.
Serve as a trusted advisor and primary commissioning lead for clients and project stakeholders.
Facilitate commissioning meetings, project reviews, and progress reporting.
Coordinate activities among contractors, consultants, vendors, equipment manufacturers, and owner representatives.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation and recovery strategies.
Maintain the client's vision while ensuring successful project delivery.