Commissioning Manager

Luminis Workforce Solutions; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminis Workforce Solutions seeks a Senior Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning across large-scale mission-critical data center projects in the US. You will oversee the full lifecycle from design through turnover, coordinating with owners, designers, contractors, and vendors to ensure safe, efficient delivery of critical facilities.

The role requires 8+ years in commissioning or related fields, with strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems.

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning data center or mission-critical facilities.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, controls, and fire/life safety systems.
• Experience developing commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, test scripts, and final reports.
• Strong understanding of ASHRAE, LEED, and industry standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and schedules in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full commissioning lifecycle from planning through final turnover.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, reports, tests, deficiency logs, and docs.
• Review design/construction reviews, identify risks, drive issue resolution.
• Oversee issue tracking and coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections to verify installation quality and design intent.
• Manage startup verification, pre-functional checklists, and readiness reviews.
• Develop testing programs for mission-critical systems and ensure compliance.
• Review testing reports from contractors and vendors for completeness.
• Support handover with training records, manuals, and turnover packages.
• Deliver commissioning services that support LEED and sustainability goals.
• Perform energy audits and identify opportunities for operational and carbon reductions.

Skills

Commissioning data centers

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Controls systems

Fire & life safety

Central utility plants

Critical infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Commissioning Manager - Mission Critical Data Centers

Experience: 8+ years

Employment Type: Full-time

Our client is seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager to join their growing teams in Dallas, Houston, TX and Atlanta, GA, playing a key role in the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data center developments. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee commissioning activities from design and construction through testing, handover, and operational readiness while supporting initiatives focused on energy efficiency, sustainability, and system performance.

As a trusted leader, you'll collaborate with owners, designers, contractors, equipment vendors, and testing specialists to ensure that critical facility systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with client expectations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the full commissioning lifecycle from project planning through final turnover.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, reports, testing procedures, deficiency logs, and project documentation.
• Perform detailed design and construction reviews, identifying risks and driving issue resolution.
• Oversee commissioning issue tracking and coordinate corrective actions with project stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections to verify installation quality and compliance with design intent.
• Manage startup verification, pre-functional checklists, TAB documentation, and readiness reviews.
• Develop and execute functional performance testing programs for mission-critical systems.
• Review contractor, vendor, and third-party testing reports to ensure compliance and completeness.
• Support successful project handover through verification of training records, O&M manuals, as-built documentation, and turnover packages.
• Deliver commissioning services that support LEED and sustainability objectives.
• Perform energy audits, energy analysis, and identify opportunities for operational and carbon reduction improvements.

What we're looking for - required experience

• Proven experience commissioning data center or other mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, controls, fire / life safety systems, central utility plants, and critical infrastructure.
• Experience developing commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, functional performance test scripts, and final commissioning reports.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices including ASHRAE, BCA, CCC, ASME, SMACNA, and LEED.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain project schedules in fast-paced environments.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 8-10+ years of experience in commissioning, facility start-up, controls systems, facilities management, test and balance, MEP installation, retro-commissioning, or related fields.
• Experience with energy efficiency, sustainability, energy auditing, or carbon reduction programs.

Why consider this role

• Work on industry-leading, hyperscale data center projects.
• Influence the performance, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure.
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineering and construction professionals.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.