Senior Commissioning Manager (Cx) - Data Centers

Suffolk Construction•Temple, TX

12h

About The Position

The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission-critical construction industry. The Senior Commissioning Manager is responsible for overseeing the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and documentation of MEP assets and systems throughout the entire project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of building MEP systems, excellent leadership skills, and a strong commitment to ensuring project success. This role partners closely with project teams, contractors, and owners to ensure systems are delivered safely, reliably, and in full compliance with mission‑critical performance requirements. The Senior Commissioning Manager also plays a key role in driving commissioning strategies that support schedule certainty, risk mitigation, and operational readiness at turnover.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline and/or experience relative to specific discipline
Proven experience (8+ years) in MEP installation, commissioning and maintenance
Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems including associated building automation systems
Familiarity with industry standards and codes such as ASHRAE, NEC, NFPA, etc.
Strong knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical systems
Thorough knowledge of building information modeling (BIM) and its use in coordination of the Mechanical and Electrical systems and other project systems
The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems
Excellent team development skills and leadership abilities
Strong ability to partner with the Project Manager and staff
Committed to excellence
Self-motivated and self-confident
Must possess effective communication skills
Capable of dealing with ambiguity and tight work oversight
Able to constantly multi-task and handle competing priorities between Suffolk business needs and organizational issues while maintaining excellent customer relations
Must possess business judgment to negotiate the critical balance between budget and construction processes
Excellent organizational skills to manage the many details necessary for successful construction
Must have judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of command
Excellent management skills to effectively manage subcontractor performance to high quality
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to take action confidently and decisively
Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Responsibilities

Lead and document day-to-day commissioning activities in compliance with OSHA and Suffolk safety standards
Direct field personnel and subcontractors in accordance with project plans and Suffolk supervisory principles
Manage commissioning activities for MEP systems, including system testing, DDC integration, and performance validation
Review drawings and specifications; troubleshoot and resolve technical and installation issues
Communicate daily progress, risks, and issues to the Project Manager and escalate items as needed
Develop, maintain, and update startup and baseline schedules; provide monthly updates and two-week look-ahead reports
Implement quality control processes, benchmarks, and inspections to ensure system reliability and performance
Enforce safety programs, conduct site inspections, and ensure subcontractor safety compliance and documentation
Coordinate with the Project Executive, General Superintendent, and Project Manager on sequencing, staffing, and pre-mobilization activities
Manage subcontractor performance, jobsite documentation, reporting, and material quality
Maintain required reports, logs, drawings, and as-built documentation to Suffolk standards
Participate in project coordination, safety, scheduling, owner, and closeout meetings
Lead subcontractor closeout, punch list completion, and owner training activities