Commissioning Manager ( Data Center)

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Job summary

NextGen in Red Oak, TX is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning of a mission critical data center project. You will own commissioning strategy, execution, and turnover, working with contractors, vendors, and client stakeholders.

The role focuses on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery on site in Red Oak, TX. Candidates should have strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of data center commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, UPS, generators, chillers and cooling systems, mechanical systems, building automation and controls.
• Experience managing commissioning activities on large scale data center, hyperscale, or mission critical projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and commissioning documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and commissioning/project management software.
• Ability to work on site in Red Oak, TX.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commissioning process for large scale data center projects from planning through turnover.
• Develop, maintain, and execute commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and documentation.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with project managers, contractors, subcontractors, equipment vendors, and client representatives.
• Oversee pre functional and functional performance testing of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems.
• Monitor project schedules and commissioning milestones to ensure timely completion.
• Identify, document, and track deficiencies through resolution and closeout; facilitate commissioning meetings and provide status updates to project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, safety requirements, and client expectations.
• Review design documents and submittals to support commissioning readiness.
• Manage commissioning turnover packages and final project documentation.
• Support startup activities and system integration efforts across multiple disciplines.

Skills

Data center commissioning

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Reading drawings

On-site work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Commissioning/project management software

Job description

This full time Commissioning Manager role is located in Red Oak, TX, supporting a mission critical data center project for a major client. The company specialises in delivering high quality commissioning, MEP system validation, and project execution for large scale infrastructure environments. This position focuses on commissioning mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant project delivery.

This is an opportunity to lead commissioning for a high visibility, mission critical data center build — the kind of project that elevates your career and expands your technical depth. You’ll be the central authority for commissioning strategy, execution, and turnover, working closely with contractors, vendors, and client stakeholders. The #1 feature of this role is the ability to own the entire commissioning lifecycle while influencing quality, safety, and performance standards. Candidates will gain hands on experience with hyperscale level systems, integrated testing, and cross discipline coordination, all within a collaborative and growth oriented environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of data center commissioning experience
• Strong knowledge of mission critical infrastructure, including:
• Electrical distribution systems
• UPS systems
• Generators
• Chillers and cooling systems
• Mechanical systems
• Building automation and controls
• Experience managing commissioning activities on large scale data center, hyperscale, or mission critical projects
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and commissioning documentation
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and commissioning/project management software
• Ability to work on site in Red Oak, TX

Desired Skills & Experience

• Data center commissioning experience in hyperscale environments
• Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA), CCP, or similar certification
• Experience with integrated systems testing (IST)
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, BICSI, and Uptime Institute best practices
• Experience working directly with major data center clients and mission critical facilities

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 40% Commissioning Planning & Execution
• 25% Cross Functional Coordination
• 20% Testing & Documentation
• 10% Reporting & Stakeholder Updates
• 5% Safety & Compliance

Daily Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commissioning process for large scale data center projects from planning through turnover
• Develop, maintain, and execute commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and documentation
• Coordinate commissioning activities with project managers, contractors, subcontractors, equipment vendors, and client representatives
• Oversee pre functional and functional performance testing of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems
• Monitor project schedules and commissioning milestones to ensure timely completion
• Identify, document, and track deficiencies through resolution and closeoutFacilitate commissioning meetings and provide status updates to project stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, safety requirements, and client expectations
• Review design documents and submittals to support commissioning readiness
• Manage commissioning turnover packages and final project documentation
• Support startup activities and system integration efforts across multiple disciplines

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorised to work in the US on a full time basis now and in the future.

Posted By: Tyler Weston