L2 Commissioning Manager - Mission Critical
About The Position
Big-D Mission Critical is hiring an L2 Commissioning Manager to lead Level 2 commissioning activities for mission-critical data center projects, from system installation through turnover. The position may be based in Reno, Nevada, or be a traveling position. The role leads commissioning planning and execution, progressive turnover from construction to commissioning, and commissioning oversight for mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems. It coordinates equipment startup, pre-functional and functional testing, issue resolution, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and commissioning documentation through owner acceptance.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in commissioning, mission-critical construction, MEP systems, or data center operations.
- Experience with large-scale data center commissioning programs.
- Understanding of electrical and mechanical systems testing procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, P&IDs, control sequences, and construction documents.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Applicants must submit a resume through the applicant tracking system for consideration.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage commissioning execution plans and turnover strategies.
- Coordinate commissioning activities with construction, scheduling, quality, and safety teams.
- Support development of commissioning schedules and milestone tracking.
- Identify commissioning risks and implement mitigation plans.
- Monitor system completion and readiness status across all disciplines.
- Lead the progressive turnover process from construction to commissioning.
- Manage system boundary development and turnover sequencing.
- Verify installation completion before testing activities.
- Track and report turnover status through commissioning software platforms.
- Ensure accurate completion of quality inspections and pre-functional checklists.
- Coordinate commissioning activities for mechanical systems, including chillers, cooling towers, CRAH units, CRAC units, pumps, heat rejection systems, HVAC controls, and fuel systems.
- Coordinate commissioning activities for electrical systems, including utility service equipment, medium-voltage distribution, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, static transfer switches, PDUs and RPPs, and grounding systems.
- Coordinate commissioning activities for integrated systems, including BMS, EPMS, fire alarm systems, low-voltage systems, and monitoring and controls platforms.
- Coordinate equipment startup activities with vendors and trade partners.
- Oversee pre-functional and functional testing activities.
- Facilitate issue identification, tracking, and resolution.
- Support Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- Ensure testing documentation is complete and properly archived.
- Validate commissioning deliverables before owner acceptance.
Benefits
- 100% of medical and dental premiums paid for.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
- PTO and holidays.
- 401(k) with match.
- Life insurance and disability coverage paid for.
- Supplemental benefits available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
