Commissioning Manager (Data Center)

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead the end-to-end commissioning of large-scale data center projects, from planning through turnover. You will coordinate with PMs, contractors, vendors, and client reps to ensure compliant delivery and on-time milestones.

The role requires a 5+ year track record in data center commissioning, strong knowledge of power, cooling, and control systems, and the ability to read drawings and manage documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of data center commissioning experience.
• Strong knowledge of mission critical infrastructure, including 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and commissioning/project management software.

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

Reading drawings

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Commissioning software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

IST/Commissioning software

Job description

This full time Commissioning Manager role focuses on commissioning mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant project delivery.

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

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
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and commissioning/project management software

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