Commissioning Manager

Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Relocation assistance for exceptional candidates

Job summary

Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent is seeking a Commissioning Manager for a landmark hyperscale data centre project in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves overseeing commissioning processes, coordinating with various teams, and managing subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and data centre commissioning experience, with a focus on excellence in critical systems installation and maintenance. This position offers opportunities for long-term growth and the chance to shape commissioning standards for upcoming projects.

Qualifications

• Strong field experience in mission-critical environments.
• Proven data centre commissioning from phases 0–6.
• Understanding of electrical distribution systems and backup power.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning programme execution.
• Coordinate with teams for project success.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure compliance.

Skills

Electrical field and commissioning experience

Data centre commissioning experience

Understanding of critical systems

Troubleshooting abilities

Communication and leadership skills

Job description

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experiencedr Commissioning Manager to join our team and take ownership of commissioning oversight for a landmark hyperscale data centre development in Chicago, Illinois.

This 200-acre, 200MW campus represents a major strategic investment and is one of the most significant mission-critical projects currently under development in North America. As the first dedicated in-house commissioning professional on the project, you will play a critical role in ensuring successful delivery of the commissioning programme while working closely with project stakeholders and the appointed commissioning agent.

This is a highly visible position with a long-term growth path, offering the opportunity to help shape commissioning standards, processes, and future team development across upcoming projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the execution of the commissioning programme delivered by the appointed commissioning agent.
• Monitor commissioning progress through all project phases, ensuring alignment with project objectives, schedules, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate closely with construction, design, operations, and commissioning teams to drive successful project delivery.
• Review commissioning plans, procedures, scripts, reports, and turnover documentaion.
• Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and support resolution of technical and operational challenges.
• Manage subcontractors and key stakeholders to ensure commissioning milestones are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Support integrated systems testing and operational readiness activities.
• Establish best practices and contribute to the development of commissioning standards for future projects.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction with the longer-term objective of building and leading an internal commissioning team.

Candidate Profile,

The successful candidate will ideally bring:

• Strong electrical field and commissioning experience within mission-critical environments.
• Proven data centre commissioning experience, ideally covering commissioning phases 0–6.
• Deep understanding of how critical systems are designed, installed, commissioned, operated, and maintained.
• Experience with electrical distribution systems, backup power generation, UPS systems, switchgear, controls, and associated critical infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, consultants, and commissioning stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• A stable career history with evidence of delivering long-term impact across major projects and organisations.
• The ambition and capability to develop and lead a commissioning function as the business continues to expand.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a flagship hyperscale data centre development
• High-profile role with significant visibility and influence across project delivery.
• Long-term career progression into commissioning leadership.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Relocation assistance available for exceptional candidates.
• Opportunity to help shape commissioning strategy across future developments.