Commissioning Manager

Metric Geo; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and data solutions provider is looking for a Commissioning Program Manager to lead multiple data center projects, ensuring reliability and quality. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in commissioning or MEP project management and possesses strong technical knowledge of power and cooling systems. Responsibilities include overseeing commissioning processes, coordinating teams, managing vendors, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commissioning or MEP project management for mission-critical facilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of power and cooling systems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and standardize commissioning processes across multiple data center projects.
• Integrate Cx activities with design, construction, and operations.
• Direct third-party Cx agents to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure Quality & Readiness: Track issues, testing, and documentation for safe, reliable handover.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Capture lessons learned and refine global commissioning strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Technical problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

8+ years experience in commissioning or MEP project management

PE, CxA, CCP, or PMP certification

Tools

CxAlloy

Facility Grid

Job description

Transforming The Way Construction Owners Use Technology & Data

If you like technology, solving problems, working with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, and delivering excellence to clients in the mission-critical sector, this is the position for you! The Commissioning (Cx) Program Manager ensures reliability, quality, and readiness of complex data center projects from design through turnover.

You will love this job if…

• You are a high performer, self-starter, and love to learn.
• You thrive working with high-functioning teams.
• You take ownership of projects and drive impact.
• You connect and grow both inside and outside the organization.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while staying authentic and having fun.

What you’ll do…

• Lead Commissioning Programs: Oversee and standardize commissioning processes across multiple data center projects.
• Coordinate Teams & Schedules: Integrate Cx activities with design, construction, and operations to meet key milestones.
• Manage Vendors & Consultants: Direct third-party Cx agents to ensure compliance with Owner’s Project Requirements and standards.
• Ensure Quality & Readiness: Track issues, testing, and documentation to achieve safe, reliable, and on-time handover.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Capture lessons learned and refine global commissioning strategies.

You should have…

• 8+ years of experience in commissioning or MEP project management for mission-critical facilities (data centers, hospitals, labs, or industrial).
• Strong technical knowledge of power and cooling systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAH/CRAC, BMS/EPMS).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Experience in hyperscale or colocation data center environments (preferred).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to translate complex technical detail into clear, actionable plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE, CxA, CCP, or PMP certification
• Experience with hyperscale or colocation data centers
• Familiarity with commissioning software (CxAlloy, Facility Grid, etc.)
• Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier standards and integrated systems testing
• Proven success managing multi-site or regional Cx programs

Characteristics of an ideal candidate

• Responsive; takes great pride in reacting quickly and positively to our clients and teammates, both internal and external
• Innovative; a desire to drive innovation through new and unique solutions while embracing creative ideas
• Entrepreneurial; the drive to take initiative, deliver results, and create value for our clients
• Empowered; bring solutions instead of problems
• Performance Driven & Accountable; sets goals and challenges our high-performance culture
• Even-tempered; handles pressure and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Coachable; recognizes strengths & weakness and open to guidance