Senior Vice President of Commissioning

JLL•New York, NY

23h•$243,000 - $257,000•Remote

About The Position

The SVP of Data Centers Commissioning will manage JLL’s mission-critical commissioning team, translating regional strategic plans into tactical operational goals and driving technical excellence for hyperscale data centers and enterprise mission-critical facilities. The role combines technical guidance on complex projects with leadership and coordination of a high-performing team. Responsibilities include implementing commissioning standards, resolving complex client escalations, maintaining budget oversight, and coordinating commissioning activities from design through operational handover. The position requires deep technical expertise in mission-critical systems and the ability to manage staffing, schedules, and costs across multiple groups. The role oversees commissioning for electrical, mechanical, building management, electrical power monitoring, and fire protection systems; commissioning documentation and quality frameworks; team safety compliance; stakeholder coordination; and concurrent project budgets and timelines. It also identifies opportunities to use emerging technologies such as liquid cooling, digital commissioning platforms, and automation strategies. This is a remote position listed for Dallas, Texas, or New York, New York, with travel of up to 40% overall. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Expected compensation is $243,000–$257,000 per year.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited four-year institution preferred; alternatively, 12–15+ years of progressive mission-critical commissioning experience with demonstrated leadership.
Minimum 10–15 years of hands-on commissioning experience in mission-critical facilities, including at least 5 years in leadership or management roles.
Proven track record commissioning hyperscale data centers with 10MW+ IT load and Tier III/IV facilities across multiple project delivery methods.
Deep technical knowledge of electrical distribution systems, including medium-voltage equipment, transformers, ATS, UPS systems in 2N and N+1 configurations, generators, paralleling switchgear, and PDUs.
Comprehensive understanding of mechanical cooling systems, including chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, cooling towers, pumping systems, and economization strategies.
Expertise in functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, commissioning test procedures, and acceptance criteria development for mission-critical environments.
Demonstrated success building and managing high-performing technical teams, including mentoring, performance management, and talent development.
Expert-level proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Microsoft Project, and Primavera P6, and with Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information to executive-level stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a systems-thinking approach to root cause analysis and solution development.
Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and make rapid decisions under pressure across multiple concurrent high-stakes projects.
Availability to travel up to 40% overall, approximately 20–25% per active project across up to two concurrent projects.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA), LEED AP BD+C, or Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP).
OSHA 30-Hour and NFPA 70E Qualified Electrical Worker certifications.
Experience with commissioning management software such as Bluerithm, CxAlloy, or CXAPP; DCIM platforms; and BIM/CAD tools.
P&L responsibility, business development experience, and a proven track record in account management and service line growth.
Familiarity with emerging technologies, including liquid cooling, AI/ML infrastructure, and renewable energy integration.

Responsibilities

Recommend departmental strategic plans for the commissioning practice to senior leadership and collaborate on business development, including RFP responses, client presentations, and pricing estimates.
Establish and implement commissioning processes, procedures, and quality assurance frameworks for Tier III/IV mission-critical environments aligned with ASHRAE, NFPA, and IEEE standards.
Oversee commissioning managers and field technicians, providing performance guidance, allocating resources, managing staffing schedules, and delivering technical coaching across projects.
Serve as an escalation point for complex technical or operational challenges on flagship projects, coordinating with design teams, contractors, vendors, and testing agencies.
Oversee integrated systems testing protocols for electrical systems, mechanical systems, BMS/EPMS platforms, and fire protection systems.
Review and maintain commissioning documentation standards, including test procedures, functional performance tests, progress reports, final commissioning reports, and O&M manuals.
Ensure team compliance with OSHA requirements, NFPA 70E arc flash protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and confined space regulations.
Identify opportunities to integrate emerging technologies and tools, including liquid cooling systems, digital commissioning platforms, and automation strategies.
Manage moderate-sized budgets, track expenditures, assess risks, and coordinate stakeholder communications to maintain timelines across concurrent engagements.