Commissioning Construction Manager II

DataX Connect; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DataX Connect is seeking a Commissioning Construction Manager II—an Owner’s Representative—to lead electrical, mechanical and controls commissioning across hyperscale data center projects nationwide in the U.S. You will oversee IST, pre-functional tests and on-site activities, coordinating with contractors, vendors and Cx teams to ensure safe, on-time delivery and operational readiness.

You will act as the owner’s on-site representative, identify risks early, monitor QA/QC and provide regular

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ relevant experience in commissioning, construction management or mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical and controls systems.
• Experience with data centers, mission-critical or other complex facilities.
• Understanding of L1–L5 commissioning and IST.
• Strong contractor, client and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Procore, ACC/BIM 360, Bluebeam, Excel and project scheduling tools.
• NFPA 70E / OSHA training or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical, mechanical and controls commissioning.
• Oversee pre-functional checks, functional performance testing and IST.
• Act as the owner’s eyes and ears on site, managing contractors, vendors, Cx teams and other stakeholders.
• Identify risks and commissioning issues early, driving them through to resolution.
• Monitor QA/QC, punch lists, documentation and operational readiness.
• Review drawings, submittals, RFIs and commissioning documentation.
• Provide clear project updates, reporting and commissioning metrics.
• Support safe execution through LOTO, MOP and site safety requirements.
• Leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to improve reporting, documentation and project efficiency.

Skills

Commissioning management

Stakeholder management

IST understanding

Owner representation

Tools

Procore

ACC/BIM 360

Bluebeam

Excel

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Commissioning Construction Manager (Owner’s Representative)

Location: Nationwide U.S. | Travel: 75–100%

The Opportunity

Join a leading Owner’s Representative in the data center sector and play a key role in delivering some of the most complex and high-profile hyperscale projects across the U.S.

As a Commissioning Construction Manager II, you’ll act as a trusted representative for the owner/contractor, overseeing commissioning and construction activities from L1–L5 and helping ensure systems are delivered safely, on schedule and ready for operation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate electrical, mechanical and controls commissioning activities.
• Oversee pre-functional checks, functional performance testing and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Act as the owner’s eyes and ears on site, managing contractors, vendors, Cx teams and other stakeholders.
• Identify risks and commissioning issues early, driving them through to resolution.
• Monitor QA/QC, punch lists, documentation and operational readiness.
• Review drawings, submittals, RFIs and commissioning documentation.
• Provide clear project updates, reporting and commissioning metrics.
• Support safe execution through LOTO, MOP and site safety requirements.
• Leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to improve reporting, documentation and project efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ relevant experience in commissioning, construction management or mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical and controls systems.
• Experience with data centers, mission-critical or other complex facilities.
• Understanding of L1–L5 commissioning and IST.
• Strong contractor, client and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Procore, ACC/BIM 360, Bluebeam, Excel and project scheduling tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and perform under pressure.
• NFPA 70E / OSHA training or willingness to obtain.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of major hyperscale data center projects, gain significant client exposure and work alongside a highly technical team at the forefront of mission-critical infrastructure.

Relocation assistance provided if wanting to relocate.