Commissioning Manager

Daksta; Kansas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Company vehicle or allowance

Travel expenses covered

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Daksta is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities on major data centre construction projects across the United States. You will oversee testing, validation and handover, coordinating with construction teams, engineers, subcontractors and vendors to ensure safety and quality on high‑profile builds.

The role offers travel across the United States, growth into senior management and a clear progression path within commissioning leadership as data centre projects continue to

Qualifications

• Experience in a Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Engineer, Senior Engineer or similar role.
• Background in mechanical, electrical, building services, HVAC, controls or industrial engineering.
• Experience commissioning complex systems, plant, equipment or building services.
• Strong knowledge of testing procedures, quality assurance and technical documentation.
• The ability to coordinate contractors, manage priorities and resolve technical challenges.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• A willingness to travel extensively across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate commissioning activities from planning through to final handover.
• Develop commissioning plans, programmes, procedures and testing documentation.
• Oversee the testing and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, controls and other building systems.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, engineers and client representatives.
• Manage functional performance testing, systems integration and integrated systems testing.
• Monitor commissioning progress, identify risks and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain commissioning records, progress reports and handover documentation.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, construction managers and engineering teams.
• Support continuous improvement and the development of commissioning best practices.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Mechanical

Electrical

Building services

HVAC

Controls

Industrial engineering

Testing procedures

Quality documentation

Contractor coordination

Prioritization

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Travel willingness

Job description

Commissioning Manager – Data Centres | USA

Industry: Mission-Critical Construction

Location: Nationwide Travel Across the United States

Career Progression: Clear Path to Senior Commissioning Manager

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Commissioning Career?

A leading general contractor is looking to recruit an ambitious Commissioning Manager to support the delivery of major data centre construction projects across the United States.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commissioning professional from a mechanical, electrical, building services or other complex construction background to move into the rapidly growing data centre sector.

Previous data centre experience is not essential. We are interested in individuals with strong commissioning fundamentals, leadership ability and the ambition to develop their careers within one of the fastest-growing areas of construction.

With major projects, an attractive benefits package and a clear progression route into senior management, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with an established industry leader.

The Role

As Commissioning Manager, you will oversee commissioning activities across major construction projects, ensuring building systems are tested, validated and ready for operational handover.

Working alongside construction teams, engineers, subcontractors and specialist vendors, you will play a key role in delivering complex projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

This is a travel-intensive position across the United States, offering exposure to major projects and the opportunity to develop specialist expertise in mission-critical construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate commissioning activities from planning through to final handover.
• Develop commissioning plans, programmes, procedures and testing documentation.
• Oversee the testing and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, controls and other building systems.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, engineers and client representatives.
• Manage functional performance testing, systems integration and integrated systems testing.
• Monitor commissioning progress, identify risks and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain commissioning records, progress reports and handover documentation.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, construction managers and engineering teams.
• Support continuous improvement and the development of commissioning best practices.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in a Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Engineer, Senior Engineer or similar role.
• A background in mechanical, electrical, building services, HVAC, controls or industrial engineering.
• Experience commissioning complex systems, plant, equipment or building services.
• Strong knowledge of testing procedures, quality assurance and technical documentation.
• The ability to coordinate contractors, manage priorities and resolve technical challenges.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• A willingness to travel extensively across the United States.

Data centre experience is not required. Candidates from sectors such as commercial construction, healthcare, pharmaceutical, industrial facilities, manufacturing, power generation, energy or other technically complex environments are encouraged to apply.

The key is having solid commissioning experience and the motivation to transfer those skills into the data centre sector.

Salary, Benefits & Package

The successful candidate will receive a competitive package designed to attract experienced commissioning professionals, including:

• Performance-related bonus potential.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, where applicable.
• Travel, accommodation and project-related expenses.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan, with potential employer matching.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Exposure to major US construction projects and advanced building technologies.

Specific package details will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants more than just their next job.

The business is committed to developing its people, offering a clear progression path from Commissioning Manager to Senior Commissioning Manager, with longer-term opportunities to progress into commissioning leadership, regional management or wider operational roles.

You will gain exposure to large-scale projects, develop your technical expertise in a growing sector and build the leadership experience needed to take the next step in your career.

For the right individual, this is an opportunity to establish themselves in the US data centre market while building a long-term future with a leading general contractor.

Interested in Finding Out More?

If you have commissioning experience in any complex engineering or construction environment and are looking for a new challenge, an excellent benefits package and genuine career progression, we would love to hear from you.