Commissioning Building Manager (CBM) - Datacenter Construction Manager

Delan Associates, Inc; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Delan Associates, Inc. is seeking a Commissioning Building Manager (CBM) to lead the building-level commissioning for a datacenter construction project in Reno, NV.

The role focuses on overseeing L1–L5 commissioning activities, ensuring energization governance, and coordinating electrical, mechanical, and controls systems. The candidate will manage gate authority for energization, align commissioning with project milestones, and direct on-site teams to maintain schedule integrity during a 12+

Qualifications

• Building-level commissioning authority experience.
• Datacenter project experience.
• Experience with L1–L5 commissioning levels.

Responsibilities

• Own building-level commissioning execution across Electrical, Mechanical, and Controls.
• Ensure schedule integrity and energization governance.
• Coordinate cross-discipline activities with stakeholders.
• Lead gate authority processes for energization.

Skills

CxAlloy

L1-L5

Datacenter exp

Commissioning exp

Vendor coordination

Job description

Commissioning Building Manager (CBM) - Datacenter Construction Manager, Datacenter Project Manager

Reno, NV

Duration: 12+ months

Schedule: 10/4 Rotational Shift

(10 Days Work and 4 Days Off) X 2 per month

Key Skills: Cx Alloy, L1 - L5

Commissioning Exp, Datacenter Exp

(Overall Building-Level Commissioning Authority – L1–L3 Commissioning Support-L4-L5 )

Primary Objective

Own building-level commissioning execution, schedule integrity, energization governance, and cross-discipline coordination across Electrical, Mechanical, and Controls systems.

A. Strategic Oversight

• Accountable for L1–L3 completion within assigned building/vault
• Responsible to Coordinate Vendor and Subcontractor Support for L3-L5
• Protect energization sequencing and start up strategy.
• Align commissioning activities with:
  • Micro-schedule
  • Construction progress
  • Customer milestones
  • Control Activities
• Ensure compliance with Switch commissioning governance model.

B. Gate Authority (L3 / Energization)

• Confirm all three pillars before authorizing L3:
  • QA/QC documentation readiness
  • Site physical readiness
  • Cx procedural readiness
  • Dead buss checks on applicable equipment to prevent future power drops
• Resolve disputes between Site / QAQC / Cx.
• Escalate systemic risks impacting:
  • MVTX / MCS lineups
  • CHW loop energization
  • Generator / ATS startup
  • SCADA network stability/ Network live completion

C. Leadership of Direct Reports

• Direct oversight of:
  • CxAlloy Manager (documentation & gate compliance)
  • Cx Coordinator (field execution & startup)
• Validate alignment between system readiness and field execution.
• Drive accountability across trades and vendors.

D. Issue Governance & Risk Management

• Review and resolve conflict over issue severity classifications.
• Set closure thresholds: set timetables below to hold accountability, ensure procurement delays are tracked and coordinated for issues closure.
  • High → Must close before energization 72hrs
  • Moderate → Mitigation plan required 48hrs
  • Low → Track to turnover 24hrs
• Identify trend failures (repeat deficiencies, documentation gaps, vendor underperformance).