Commissioning Manager

SLS Consultants; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SLS Consultants is seeking a Commissioning Manager for a hyperscale data center project. You will lead commissioning activities from design review through final handover, ensuring electrical, mechanical, cooling, controls, and life-safety systems comply with design requirements and codes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and 5+ years in commissioning or related fields.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commissioning, startup, quality, or mission-critical construction experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, cooling systems, and critical power infrastructure.
• Familiarity with NFPA codes, including NFPA 13 and fire/life safety requirements.
• Ability to read construction drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and quality processes for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Manage commissioning activities through Levels 1-5, including startup, functional testing, integrated systems testing, and final turnover.
• Coordinate with contractors, OEMs, engineers, and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Review and validate commissioning plans, test procedures, and turnover documentation.
• Oversee testing of electrical distribution systems, generators, UPS, switchgear, HVAC equipment, chillers, pumps, fans, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, NFPA standards, fire/life safety requirements, and applicable building codes.
• Support commissioning of Central Utility Buildings (CUBs) and chilled water systems utilizing closed-loop cooling processes.
• Track and resolve deficiencies, punch list items, and commissioning issues.

Skills

Commissioning

Quality assurance

Startup

NFPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Relocation for the right candidate anywhere in the USA.

SLS Consultants is one of the fastest growing real estate development and construction consulting firms in the industry today. We are embedded in the ever-expanding Data Center market, as well as Advanced Manufacturing, Life Science, and Healthcare asset classes. As we enter the next phase of our growth journey, we are hyper focused on providing career opportunities for our employees, maintaining our quality and culture, and consistently delivering excellence for our clients. Join SLS to fast-track your career, maximize your industry impact, and partner with iconic brands to build the digital infrastructure of tomorrow!

The Commissioning Manager will lead quality assurance, commissioning, testing, and turnover activities for a hyperscale data center project. This individual will oversee commissioning activities from design review through final handover, ensuring all electrical, mechanical, cooling, controls, and life-safety systems are installed, tested, and operating according to design requirements and applicable codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and quality processes for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Manage commissioning activities through Levels 1-5, including startup, functional testing, integrated systems testing, and final turnover.
• Coordinate with contractors, OEMs, engineers, and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Review and validate commissioning plans, test procedures, and turnover documentation.
• Oversee testing of electrical distribution systems, generators, UPS, switchgear, HVAC equipment, chillers, pumps, fans, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, NFPA standards, fire/life safety requirements, and applicable building codes.
• Support commissioning of Central Utility Buildings (CUBs) and chilled water systems utilizing closed-loop cooling processes.
• Track and resolve deficiencies, punch list items, and commissioning issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of commissioning, startup, quality, or mission-critical construction experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, cooling systems, and critical power infrastructure.
• Familiarity with NFPA codes, including NFPA 13 and fire/life safety requirements.
• Ability to read construction drawings, one-line diagrams, and technical specifications.