Commissioning Lead

Viridan Group; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridan Group seeks an experienced Project Commissioning Lead to direct commissioning for a large-scale data center project in the United States. You will manage MEP and BAS commissioning teams, coordinate with construction, engineering, quality, HSE, and the client, and drive readiness through Levels 1–5 turnover.

You will develop commissioning plans, schedules, and turnover strategies, lead design-to-handover activities, and resolve issues during integrated system testing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commissioning/start-up experience on complex EPC or design-build projects.
• 5+ years leading multidisciplinary commissioning teams.
• Proven data center / mission-critical experience, including electrical, mechanical and integrated systems testing.
• Strong understanding of Levels 1–5 commissioning, systems completion and turnover.
• Engineering degree preferred; equivalent commissioning experience considered.
• Willingness to relocate to and remain on-site for extended project periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning from design and procurement through construction, start-up, IST and final handover.
• Manage Mechanical, Electrical and BAS commissioning teams, vendors and subcontractors.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, schedules and Levels 1–5 turnover strategies.
• Lead readiness reviews, functional testing, integrated systems testing and issue resolution.
• Coordinate closely with Construction, Engineering, Quality, HSE and the client.
• Track commissioning progress, deficiencies, risks and handover readiness.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

Project management

Client communication

Problem solving

Mechanical/Electrical testing

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Job description

Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Project Commissioning Lead to lead commissioning activities for a large-scale, mission-critical data center project.

Responsibilities:

• Lead commissioning from design and procurement through construction, start-up, IST and final handover.
• Manage Mechanical, Electrical and BAS commissioning teams, vendors and subcontractors.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, schedules and Levels 1–5 turnover strategies.
• Lead readiness reviews, functional testing, integrated systems testing and issue resolution.
• Coordinate closely with Construction, Engineering, Quality, HSE and the client.
• Track commissioning progress, deficiencies, risks and handover readiness.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of commissioning/start-up experience on complex EPC or design-build projects.
• 5+ years leading multidisciplinary commissioning teams.
• Proven data center / mission-critical experience, including electrical, mechanical and integrated systems testing.
• Strong understanding of Levels 1–5 commissioning, systems completion and turnover.
• Engineering degree preferred; equivalent commissioning experience considered.
• Strong leadership, client communication and technical problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to relocate to and remain on-site for extended project periods.

Opportunity: Lead commissioning on a major mission-critical project with significant responsibility across the full project lifecycle.