Commissioning Manager

Prime Data Centers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning of mission-critical data center projects across the United States. This role reports to the Director of Commissioning and drives strategies to ensure successful integration of building systems.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational and leadership abilities, with a proven track record in commissioning mechanical, electrical, and control systems within data centers or similar settings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in commissioning or QA/QC, preferably in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to commissioning.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and strategies for data center projects.
• Collaborate with construction, procurement, and engineering teams to integrate commissioning activities into project timelines.
• Oversee commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and control systems to ensure seamless integration and performance.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of systems to validate performance against design specifications.
• Ensure commissioning processes adhere to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage third party Commissioning Authority (CxA) and onboarding, documentation, field work, and contracts.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of commissioning processes, test results, and outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Control systems

QA/QC

Data center standards

Job description

About this position

About Prime Data Centers

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.

About the role

The Commissioning Manager supports the delivery of mission‑critical data center projects across the U.S. This role reports to the Director of Commissioning and serves leads and supports execution of Prime’s commissioning (Cx) strategies to ensure the successful integration and functionality of all building systems.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically adept, and brings a proven track record of commissioning mechanical, electrical, and control systems within data center or other mission‑critical environments.

What you’ll do

• Commissioning Planning and Strategy:
• Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and strategies for data center projects.
• Collaborate with construction, procurement, and engineering teams to integrate commissioning activities into overall project timelines.
• System Integration and Testing:
• Oversee the commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and control systems to ensure seamless integration.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of systems to validate performance against design specifications.
• Quality Assurance:
• Ensure that commissioning processes adhere to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with the QA/QC team to address any issues identified during the commissioning process.
• Ensure that all data center parts are designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained correctly.
• Collaboration and Coordination:
• Manage third party Commissioning Authority (CxA) and help manage onboarding, documentation preparation, field work, and contract management with the CxAs on different projects.
• Facilitate communication between different stakeholders involved in the commissioning process.
• 5. Documentation and Reporting:
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of commissioning processes, test results, and outcomes.
• Provide regular reports to project stakeholders on the status of commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commissioning or QA/QC, preferably within data centers or other mission‑critical facilities.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to commissioning.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.