> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3569972-data-center-commissioning-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3569972-data-center-commissioning-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Commissioning Manager - **Company:** LOTUSWORKS - **Location:** Grafton, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Document Management Systems, Uptime, Test Data - **Published:** October 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/60f0d1f6-fdc9-4add-a068-27fc59aec321 ## About the Role * 8-12+ years of experience in MEP construction, startup, commissioning, or a related field, with 3+ years of hyperscale or colocation data center experience. * Proven experience leading end-to-end commissioning programs from pre-construction through final turnover. * Strong experience with Level 1-5 commissioning, including L2-L3 startup/QA/QC, L4 functional testing, and L5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST). * Experience developing and maintaining Commissioning Plans, Cx specifications, integrated commissioning schedules, milestones, and gating criteria. * Strong understanding of OPR/BOD, design drawings, sequences of operation, specifications, and submittals, with the ability to evaluate systems for commissionability and testability. * Experience leading and coordinating Cx engineers, field technicians, contractors, and startup teams. * Strong knowledge of data center MEP, electrical, controls, and life-safety system. * Working knowledge of Uptime Tier and TIA-942 criteria, NFPA 70/72/110, ASHRAE 90.1/0.5 * Fluent in BMS/EPMS platforms, medium-voltage switchgear, gensets, UPS, chilled water/air-cooled plants, and fire suppression Education / Licenses / Certifications * CxA (ACG), CCP, QCxP, or CBCxP; EIT/PE or trade license a plus. * OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 required ## Description LotusWorks is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Senior Data Center Commissioning Manager to lead the end-to-end commissioning program for a major data center project in Grafton, Wisconsin. This role will be responsible for planning, executing, documenting, and turning over the commissioning program while ensuring MEP, controls, electrical, and life-safety systems perform in accordance with the Basis of Design (BOD), Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), and project requirements. The Senior Data Center Commissioning Manager will own the end-to-end commissioning program for the facility - planning, execution, documentation, and turnover - and is the single point of accountability that the MEP, controls, and life-safety systems perform to the Basis of Design and OPR before the operations team accepts them., Planning and pre-construction * Develop and maintain the Cx Plan, Cx specification (Div 01 91 13 / 25 08 00 etc.), and Level 1-5 definitions * Review OPR/BOD, design drawings, sequences of operations, and submittals for commissionability and testability * Build the integrated Cx schedule and tie it to the CM's master schedule; define Cx milestones and gating criteria * Define the Cx budget, staffing model, and test equipment/instrumentation needs * Establish the issues log, document control, and Cx software workflow (CxAlloy, BlueRithm, Facility Grid, etc.) Execution * Direct Cx engineers and field technicians; assign systems and coordinate with contractors' startup teams * Author or approve pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, and IST scripts, including failure scenarios (utility loss, generator/UPS transfers, chiller failover, controls loss) * Witness L2-L3 (factory/site startup, QA/QC), run L4 functional testing, and lead L5 integrated systems testing under load * Manage load bank strategy, method of procedure (MOP) reviews, and energized-work safety controls * Chair Cx meetings; drive issue resolution and re-test; escalate schedule or quality risks to the owner and CM * Coordinate with the BMS/EPMS integrator on point-to-point, trending, alarms, and graphics verification Quality and documentation * Own the Cx issues log through closure; verify corrective work rather than accepting contractor sign-off * Manage test data, trend logs, and evidence packages per system * Produce the Final Cx Report, systems manual inputs, and lessons-learned * Verify O&M manuals, as-builts, training, and warranty documentation are complete before turnover Turnover and operations handoff * Lead operator training coordination and confirm operations staff witness key tests * Define and execute the turnover criteria and any seasonal/deferred testing plan * Support first-year warranty issues and any post-occupancy performance verification Interfaces Owner's rep/PM, CM, MEP subcontractors, controls integrator, design engineers, AHJ/fire marshal, utility, and the incoming facilities O&M team.