Commissioning Manager

Praetorian Power Protection; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Praetorian Power Protection in Sparks, NV is seeking a hands-on Commissioning Manager to lead mission-critical commissioning for large-scale data centers. You will direct field teams, coordinate with subcontractors, and drive start-up, testing, and closeout activities.

The ideal candidate has a technical engineering degree and 5+ years of commissioning experience across mechanical, electrical and control systems, with NFPA 70E and LOTO safety experience.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent hands-on technical experience (minimum 5 years).
• Experience leading commissioning for large-scale construction projects (data centers or mission-critical).
• Strong experience commissioning L2–L5.
• Broad expertise across mechanical, electrical and control systems (BMS/BAS).
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E and LOTO programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive commissioning plan and integrated schedule for inspection, startup, testing, and closeout.
• Lead commissioning field activities and direct internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors with safety compliance.
• Implement and oversee commissioning management software tools to track documentation and execution.
• Coordinate with client and client’s commissioning agent on requirements, test scripts, turnover documentation.
• Manage technical reviews, including MEP systems, QA/QC coordination, load bank planning, startup, and factory witness testing.
• Act as SME in design reviews, scope matrix development, budgeting, and script feasibility for high‑performance building systems.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

Project management

Field engineering

NFPA 70E

BMS/BAS expertise

Education

Technical engineering degree

Tools

CxAlloy

BIM360

ACC Build

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Sparks, NV 89434 Position Type: Full Time Position Shift: Day Position Category: Commissioning Praetorian Power Protection has partnered with one of our General Contractor clients to identify a highly capable Commissioning Manager to support our mission‑critical group in Reno, Nevada. We’re looking for a hands‑on leader with deep technical knowledge and proven experience managing complex commissioning efforts in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive commissioning plan and integrated schedule covering inspection, startup, testing, and closeout phases.
• Lead commissioning field activities and direct internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors, while ensuring safety compliance with NFPA 70E and LOTO requirements.
• Implement and oversee commissioning management software tools (such as BIM360, ACC Build, and CxAlloy) to track documentation and execution.
• Coordinate with client and client’s commissioning agent to define and deliver project‑specific requirements, test scripts, and turnover documentation.
• Manage technical reviews, including MEP systems, QA/QC coordination, load bank planning, equipment startup, and factory witness testing.
• Act as a subject matter expert in design reviews, scope matrix development, budgeting, and script feasibility for high‑performance building systems.

Qualifications

• Technical engineering degree or equivalent hands‑on technical experience (minimum 5 years).
• Experience leading commissioning activities for large‑scale construction projects, preferably data centers or other mission‑critical environments.
• Strong experience commissioning L2 – L5.
• Broad expertise across mechanical, electrical, and control systems (BMS, BAS).
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E and development/implementation of LOTO programs.
• Proficient in commissioning software platforms (e.g., CxAlloy, BIM360, ACC).
• Must be able to work on‑site