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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Commissioning Project Manager - Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. - **Company:** Michels Corporation - **Location:** Hubbard, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computing Platforms, Data Centers, Project Management Software, System Testing, Test Scripts - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=915e410f7dd55c87 ## About the Role * You enjoy solving complex technical challenges and driving projects to operational readiness. * You thrive in fast-paced environments where coordination, planning, and execution are critical to success. * You build strong relationships with customers, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders. * You communicate technical information clearly and effectively across multidisciplinary teams. * You are energized by testing, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. * You take ownership of outcomes and are motivated by delivering high-quality results. What It Takes * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field and 5+ years of commissioning, engineering, construction, startup, or project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. * Experience supporting commissioning, startup, turnover, or operational readiness programs for mission-critical, industrial, utility, healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or data center projects. * Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, mechanical systems, controls, life-safety systems, and integrated facility operations. * Experience developing, reviewing, and executing commissioning plans, test procedures, startup checklists, and turnover documentation. * Knowledge of commissioning processes, system validation, integrated systems testing, and issue management practices. * Experience coordinating owners, design consultants, contractors, vendors, and commissioning agents throughout project execution. * Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and technical documentation. * Experience with project management and commissioning software platforms, including Procore or similar systems preferred. * Commissioning certifications, Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, mission-critical experience, or data center commissioning experience preferred but not required. * Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. * Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. * Ability to travel up to 50% and support onsite project assignments as required. ## Description Bringing mission-critical facilities online requires more than successful construction. It requires rigorous testing, validation, and coordination to ensure every system performs exactly as intended. From utility energization and startup activities to integrated systems testing and turnover, commissioning plays a vital role in delivering reliable, operational infrastructure. At Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (MIS), we partner with customers, engineering teams, equipment manufacturers, and construction professionals to deliver some of North America's most complex hyperscale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects. As the General Contractor and EPC delivery arm of the Michels Family of Companies, MIS helps owners transition projects from construction completion to operational readiness., As a Commissioning Project Manager, you will lead commissioning planning, execution, and turnover activities for mission-critical infrastructure projects. You will coordinate commissioning engineers, construction teams, trade partners, vendors, consultants, and owners to ensure complex electrical, mechanical, controls, and life-safety systems are tested, validated, and ready for operation. This role requires a strong technical background and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders while ensuring commissioning deliverables align with project requirements, schedule milestones, and operational objectives. Success requires exceptional organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence., * Lead commissioning planning and execution efforts for data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects. * Coordinate commissioning activities between engineering teams, construction personnel, trade partners, vendors, commissioning agents, and customers. * Develop and manage commissioning schedules, readiness assessments, test procedures, and turnover milestones. * Oversee functional testing, integrated systems testing, commissioning documentation, and issue resolution processes. * Identify commissioning risks, technical challenges, and schedule impacts while developing practical corrective actions. * Support final turnover activities and ensure systems are delivered in accordance with project requirements and owner expectations. What You'll Do * Manage commissioning programs supporting hyperscale data centers and mission-critical infrastructure projects. * Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle. * Review commissioning plans, technical documentation, test scripts, startup procedures, and turnover packages. * Track commissioning readiness, system completion, punch list activities, and project handover requirements. * Facilitate stakeholder meetings and technical reviews to maintain alignment across all project teams. * Serve as a trusted technical resource to customers and project teams throughout startup, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities. ## Related Videos - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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