Commissioning Manager

LVI Associates; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading National General Contractor is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning on hyperscale data center projects across the Midwest. The role involves coordinating with third-party agents, trade partners, consultants, and clients to drive IST execution and turnover.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in data center commissioning, strong MEP knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years commissioning experience in data center environments.
• Strong knowledge of mission-critical MEP systems (electrical distribution, UPS, generators, HVAC, chilled water, controls).
• Experience leading commissioning on hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical facilities.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the Midwest.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning on hyperscale data center projects from pre-construction to turnover.
• Coordinate third-party commissioning agents, trade partners, consultants, and client stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain commissioning plans, schedules, testing procedures.
• Oversee MEP, controls, and IST testing.
• Drive Level 1-5 commissioning and IST execution.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure commissioning documentation and turnover packages are complete.
• Partner with construction, MEP, QA/QC, and operations teams.
• Support client meetings and provide progress updates.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Location: Midwest USA (Travel Required)

Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 Base + Bonus + Benefits

Company: Leading National General Contractor

A leading General Contractor with a strong presence in the mission-critical sector is looking to add an experienced Commissioning Manager to support the delivery of large-scale hyperscale data center projects across the Midwest.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the industry's most respected builders, working on some of the most complex and technical facilities in North America. You'll play a key role in driving commissioning strategy, start-up, testing, and turnover activities from construction through owner handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities on hyperscale data center projects from pre-construction through final turnover.
• Manage and coordinate third-party commissioning agents, trade partners, consultants, and client stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain commissioning plans, schedules, and testing procedures.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), controls, and integrated systems testing.
• Drive successful Level 1-5 commissioning activities and IST execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule milestones.
• Ensure all commissioning documentation, quality requirements, and turnover packages are completed accurately.
• Partner closely with construction, MEP, QA/QC, and operations teams throughout project delivery.
• Support client meetings and provide regular updates on commissioning progress and readiness.

Requirements

• 5+ years of commissioning experience specifically within data center environments.
• Strong knowledge of mission-critical MEP systems, including electrical distribution, UPS, generators, HVAC, chilled water, and controls systems.
• Experience leading commissioning efforts on large-scale hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical facilities.
• Proven understanding of startup, testing, balancing, integrated systems testing (IST), and turnover processes.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the Midwest as project needs dictate.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 5+ years in data center experience
• 5+ years in commissioning experience
• Must be open to travel