Data Center Commissioning Manager in Dallas
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Dallas, United States of America
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Dallas, United States of America
Tech stack
Data Centers
Uptime
Job description
- Manage commissioning teams and project execution
- Oversee schedules, budgets, testing, and client deliverables
- Coordinate commissioning processes from startup through turnover
- Data center commissioning experience required
- Weekly travel required, Company is seeking an experienced Data Center Commissioning Manager to oversee commissioning activities for mission-critical data center projects. This role is responsible for managing the commissioning process from planning through turnover, ensuring all systems are tested, validated, documented, and operating as designed., * Lead all phases of the commissioning process for data center projects (Levels 1-5)
- Develop and manage commissioning plans, schedules, and testing procedures
- Coordinate with engineers, contractors, vendors, and clients
- Oversee testing of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), fire/life safety, controls, and integrated building systems
- Manage Factory Witness Testing (FWT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
- Review commissioning reports, documentation, and turnover packages
- Track project risks, deficiencies, and corrective actions through completion
- Support client training, system handover, and operational readiness activities
- Provide leadership and mentorship to commissioning team members
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements, * Initial assignment is in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and requires daily onsite attendance
- Weekly travel to data center project sites nationwide is required
- Work may be performed in active construction and industrial environments
- Extended hours may be required during critical project phases
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- OSHA 30 Certification
- 7+ years of data center commissioning or mission-critical facility experience
- Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
- Experience with integrated systems testing and phased commissioning
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Excellent communication, leadership, and project coordination skills
- Willingness to travel weekly to project sites as assigned, * CCP, CxA, PMP, CPMP, LEED AP, or similar certification
- Experience with hyperscale or colocation data centers
- Familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, IEEE, and Uptime Institute standards
- Strong reporting and documentation experience