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

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IAPMO is seeking a Commissioning Building Manager (CBM) / Datacenter Construction Manager in Reno, NV to lead building-level commissioning and cross-discipline coordination for datacenter projects. You will own energization sequencing, schedule integrity, and gate compliance across Electrical, Mechanical, and Controls systems.

Ideal candidates have strong commissioning experience in datacenter environments and can lead Vender/Subcontractor coordination, with oversight of CxAlloy and field

Qualifications

• Experience in building-level commissioning across multiple disciplines.
• Knowledge of energization sequencing and governance.
• Leadership of commissioning staff and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Own building-level commissioning execution for datacenter projects.
• Ensure schedule integrity and energization governance across Electrical, Mechanical, and Controls systems.
• Coordinate vendor and subcontractor support for L3-L5 and ensure gate compliance.

Skills

CxAlloy

L1-L5

Commissioning

Datacenter Experience

Job description

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

Location: Reno, NV

Duration: 12+ months

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).