Chief Data Center Commissioning Leader

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; United States; Remote; USD 243,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks aSenior/SVP-level Director of Data Centers Commissioning to lead a mission-critical commissioning team, translating strategy into action for hyperscale facilities. You will guide budgets, staffing, and schedules while mentoring engineers across multiple projects.

You will oversee testing, QA, and documentation, ensuring safety compliance and on-time handover from design to operations, with heavy interaction with executives and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited four-year institution preferred; OR 12–15+ years of progressive mission-critical commissioning experience with leadership
• Minimum 10–15 years of hands-on commissioning experience in mission-critical facilities, with at least 5 years in leadership or management roles
• Proven track record commissioning hyperscale data centers (10MW+ IT load) and Tier III/IV facilities across multiple project delivery methods
• Deep technical knowledge of electrical distribution systems including MV equipment, transformers, ATS, UPS, generators, switchgear, and PDUs
• Comprehensive understanding of mechanical cooling systems including chillers, CRAC/CRAH, cooling towers, pumping, and economization
• Expertise in functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, commissioning procedures, and acceptance criteria development
• Demonstrated success building and mentoring high-performing technical teams
• Proficiency in project management software (Procore, MS Project, Primavera P6) and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Recommending departmental strategic plans for the commissioning practice and collaborating on business development opportunities
• Establishing commissioning processes, procedures, and QA frameworks for Tier III/IV environments per ASHRAE, NFPA, and IEEE
• Overseeing a team of commissioning managers and field technicians, allocating resources, scheduling, and coaching
• Serving as escalation point for complex technical/operational challenges on flagship projects
• Coordinating with design teams, contractors, vendors, and testing agencies on issues
• Overseeing testing protocols for electrical, mechanical, BMS/EPMS, and fire protection systems
• Ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E arc flash, lockout/tagout, and confined space regs
• Identifying opportunities to integrate new tech including liquid cooling and digital commissioning platforms
• Managing budgets, tracking expenditures, and coordinating stakeholder communications to meet timelines

Skills

Mission-critical commissioning

Project management

Leadership

Electrical distribution systems

Mechanical cooling systems

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Teams mentoring

Procore

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

12-15+ years commissioning experience

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

CxAlloy

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks aSenior/SVP-level Director of Data Centers Commissioning to lead a mission-critical commissioning team, translating strategy into action for hyperscale facilities. You will guide budgets, staffing, and schedules while mentoring engineers across multiple projects.

You will oversee testing, QA, and documentation, ensuring safety compliance and on-time handover from design to operations, with heavy interaction with executives and clients.