Data Center Facility Operations Lead - Commissioning & Delivery

Anthropic

4d•$320,000 - $405,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As Facility Operations Lead for Commissioning & Delivery within the Data Center Infrastructure organization, you will lead the commissioning, turn-up, and delivery of new capacity across Anthropic’s growing data center infrastructure fleet. You will be accountable for bringing critical mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems from construction through L1–L5 commissioning and handover to operations. As a subject matter expert in data center commissioning and operations, you will develop scalable processes for bringing new capacity online, help manage data center partners and vendors, lead delivery schedules, and coordinate closely with design, engineering, construction, and capacity planning disciplines. The role supports commissioning and delivery of mission-critical facilities, including HPC data centers, in complex, fast-paced environments.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in data center commissioning, construction delivery, facility operations, or a related role as a manager, engineer, or technical lead.
Demonstrated track record of commissioning and delivering mission-critical capacity on schedule.
Subject matter expertise in L1–L5 commissioning, including commissioning plans, functional and integrated systems testing, and handover to operations.
Experience managing relationships with third-party partners, including commissioning agents, general contractors, and equipment vendors.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant domain or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

15+ years of experience commissioning or delivering large-scale data centers.
5+ years of Critical Facilities Operations and Maintenance leadership experience.
Understanding of AI/ML workloads, including power, cooling, and network connectivity.
Experience supporting technology cooling solutions such as rear door heat exchangers and/or cooling distribution units.
Experience managing third-party data centers, such as colocation operators and/or contract staffing vendors.
Experience turning up liquid-cooled HPC capacity, including developing commissioning plans, creating acceptance criteria, and conducting handover reviews.

Responsibilities

Define the commissioning and delivery strategy for new capacity, including commissioning plans, acceptance criteria, schedule milestones, and reporting methods.
Oversee third-party L1–L5 commissioning, turn-up, and handover to operations of facility infrastructure such as switchgear, technology cooling systems, and computer room air handlers.
Define expectations and standards for third-party commissioning agents, contractors, and operators across critical facility domains.
Create standards for functional and integrated systems testing, minimizing risk and tracking and resolving deficiencies, excursions, and incidents during turn-up.
Develop approaches to accelerate time to capacity and improve equipment availability while minimizing cost and complexity.
Scale capacity delivery through industry best practices and optimization of bills of materials, logistics, and physical processes.
Manage partner relationships and maintain alignment with Anthropic’s goals.