Commissioning Manager

Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent connection firm is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Manager responsible for planning and executing commissioning processes for mission-critical facilities. This role ensures all building systems are operationally ready and meets project requirements. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in data center environments and a degree in engineering. Key responsibilities include leading commissioning activities and managing schedules across teams to ensure successful project handover.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in mission-critical facilities or data center environments.
• 5+ years of hands-on commissioning experience.
• High attention to detail and commitment to reliability and safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the commissioning plan for projects.
• Lead commissioning activities for various systems.
• Coordinate commissioning schedules with teams.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Strong knowledge of electrical systems

Leadership skills

Communication and documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Commissioning software

Project management tools

Job description

Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent provided pay range

This range is provided by Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

The Data Center Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the commissioning process for mission‑critical data center facilities. This role ensures that all building systems—including electrical, mechanical, controls, and life‑safety systems—are designed, installed, tested, and operated in accordance with project requirements, industry standards, and operational readiness goals.

The Commissioning Manager serves as the primary technical authority for commissioning activities from design through turnover and supports the transition to operations while ensuring system reliability, redundancy, and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the overall commissioning plan for data center projects from design through integrated systems testing (IST) and final acceptance
• Lead commissioning activities for electrical, mechanical, BMS/EPMS, fire/life safety, and security systems
• Coordinate commissioning schedules with construction, design, and operations teams
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all commissioning‑related activities

Design & Pre‑Construction Phase

• Review design documents for commissionability, maintainability, and operational readiness
• Participate in design reviews, value engineering, and risk assessments
• Develop commissioning specifications, test scripts, and procedures
• Ensure alignment with owner’s project requirements (OPR) and basis of design (BOD)
• Verify installation and readiness of systems prior to testing
• Coordinate factory witness testing (FWT) and site acceptance testing (SAT)
• Track and manage commissioning issues, deficiencies, and resolution plans
• Ensure proper documentation, as‑builts, and system manuals are completed

Testing & Validation

• Plan and execute Level 1–5 testing, including Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Validate redundancy, failover, and concurrent maintainability scenarios
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, NFPA, IEC, etc.)
• Document test results and manage final commissioning reports

Turnover & Operational Readiness

• Support training of operations and maintenance staff
• Ensure successful handover to data center operations teams
• Verify system performance aligns with operational requirements
• Support early‑life operation and warranty phase activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in mission‑critical facilities or data center environments
• 5+ years of hands‑on commissioning experience
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems for data centers
• Experience with integrated systems testing (IST) and operational readiness

Preferred Qualifications

• Commissioning Authority (CxA), Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD), or similar certifications
• Experience with hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center projects
• Familiarity with EPMS, BMS, SCADA, and DCIM systems
• Experience managing multiple large‑scale projects simultaneously
• Strong leadership and coordination skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to manage complex testing scenarios under schedule pressure
• High attention to detail and commitment to reliability and safety
• Proficient in MS Office, commissioning software, and project management tools