Commissioning Manager

Megawatt Construction, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Megawatt Construction, Inc. seeks a Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning on large, complex tenant colocation data hall fit-out projects.

You will own the execution from planning through final turnover, coordinating with clients, vendors, and third-party commissioning agents to ensure quality outcomes and schedule integrity. The role requires a strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, and controls systems, and the ability to mentor junior staff while traveling to project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred).
• 5-10+ years of experience in commissioning, QA/QC, MEP systems, or mission-critical construction environments.
• Experience leading commissioning efforts on complex or high-visibility projects, preferably within data centers or similar critical infrastructure.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems, including testing and integrated systems validation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members is preferred.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary commissioning lead for assigned projects, owning execution from planning through final turnover.
• Manage commissioning planning efforts, including readiness assessments, systemization, and turnover strategies.
• Coordinate and lead commissioning activities, including system testing, integrated systems testing, and final validation.
• Facilitate meetings with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and third-party commissioning agents (CxA).
• Identify and proactively mitigate risks related to testing, schedule, system readiness, and turnover.
• Drive completion of all commissioning deliverables, including documentation, reports, and deficiency tracking.
• Oversee and manage deficiency resolution to ensure systems meet performance and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Field Operations, and QA/QC teams to align commissioning with overall project execution.
• Mentor and support the development of Commissioning Coordinators and Engineers as the team scales.

Skills

Leadership

Commissioning

MEP systems

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Mentoring

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

The Commissioning Manager is responsible for leading commissioning execution on large, complex, or high-risk tenant colocation data hall fit-out projects for Megawatt Construction. This role serves as the primary point of ownership for commissioning activities, ensuring successful planning, coordination, testing, and turnover of mission-critical systems. The Commissioning Manager partners closely with project teams, clients, vendors, and third-party commissioning agents to deliver high-quality outcomes while mitigating risk and maintaining schedule integrity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as the primary commissioning lead for assigned projects, owning execution from planning through final turnover.
• Manage commissioning planning efforts, including readiness assessments, systemization, and turnover strategies.
• Coordinate and lead commissioning activities, including system testing, integrated systems testing, and final validation.
• Facilitate meetings with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and third-party commissioning agents (CxA).
• Identify and proactively mitigate risks related to testing, schedule, system readiness, and turnover.
• Drive completion of all commissioning deliverables, including documentation, reports, and deficiency tracking.
• Oversee and manage deficiency resolution to ensure systems meet performance and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Field Operations, and QA/QC teams to align commissioning with overall project execution.
• Mentor and support the development of Commissioning Coordinators and Engineers as the team scales.
• Operate independently with minimal oversight while maintaining alignment with company standards and expectations.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and Megawatt Construction commissioning protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred).
• 5-10+ years of experience in commissioning, QA/QC, MEP systems, or mission-critical construction environments.
• Experience leading commissioning efforts on complex or high-visibility projects, preferably within data centers or similar critical infrastructure.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems, including testing and integrated systems validation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members is preferred.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.