Commissioning Manager

Praetorian Power Protection LLC; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Praetorian Power Protection LLC in Reno, Nevada seeks a hands-on Commissioning Manager to lead field activities for mission-critical projects. You will develop commissioning plans and schedules, coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure successful startup, testing, and turnover.

The ideal candidate has a technical engineering background with at least five years' experience, broad expertise in mechanical, electrical, and control systems (BMS/BAS), and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Technical engineering background or hands-on technical experience with minimum 5 years.
• Experience leading commissioning activities for large-scale construction projects (data centers preferred).
• Strong knowledge of 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 phases.
• Lead commissioning field activities and direct internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring safety compliance.
• Oversee commissioning software tools to track documentation and execution (CxAlloy, BIM360, ACC).
• Coordinate with client and commissioning agent to define and deliver project-specific requirements, test scripts, and turnover documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Field commissioning

Safety compliance

NFPA 70E knowledge

MEP knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CxAlloy

BIM360

ACC

Job description

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