Commissioning Manager - Data Center Construction

Cumming Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 93,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group in Dallas, TX seeks a Commissioning Manager to oversee large data center project commissioning from design through turnover. You will ensure energy efficiency, conduct performance testing, and manage client satisfaction with travel across the U.S.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years in building commissioning, and have experience coordinating design teams, contractors, and testing providers.

Qualifications

• Experience leading commissioning of building systems and energy projects.
• Ability to develop commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, and final reports.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE, LEED and related standards.
• Strong writing, documentation, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate with owners and design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning from project initiation through turnover with owners, design teams, and contractors.
• Develop plans, reports, and checklists; document findings and corrective actions.
• Review OPR/BOD and verify alignment with commissioning objectives.
• Coordinate field testing, energy performance verification, and SOP/MOP support.
• Interface with clients, vendors, and internal teams to deliver projects on schedule.

Skills

HVAC commissioning

Electrical systems

Project coordination

Technical writing

Stakeholder management

MS Word / Excel / Project

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double‑digit year‑over‑year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

Cumming Group is currently hiring a Commissioning Manager to be based in Dallas, TX. The Commissioning Manager position is responsible for overseeing the commissioning of large data center projects from design through testing and turnover and support measures for improved system energy efficiency savings, clean energy generation, and mechanical/electrical system management.

The Commissioning Manager verifies that designed, installed, and tested systems and equipment satisfy specified performance criteria and meet the client’s operational requirements. This position is responsible for client satisfaction, project execution, business development support, and travel related to commissioning assignments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commissioning process from project initiation through turnover, coordinating owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and testing providers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Develop Commissioning Plans and Commissioning Reports, which may include recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, deficiency logs, equipment operation and maintenance manuals.
• Review Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD) documents and verify alignment with project commissioning objectives.
• Perform commissioning‑focused reviews of design drawings, specifications, and material or equipment submittals at key project milestones and document findings, recommendations, and issue resolution.
• Maintain commissioning issues logs and coordinate resolution of deficiencies identified throughout design, construction, startup, and functional testing. Track corrective actions and confirm resolution.
• Perform periodic construction site observations to verify systems are being installed in accordance with design intent and requirements.
• Verify completion of equipment startup activities, pre‑functional checklists, TAB reports, and prerequisite documentation prior to functional performance testing.
• Develop functional performance test scripts and procedures; witness and document functional performance testing performed by contractors, vendors, and testing providers. Verify testing is conducted in accordance with approved commissioning procedures; document results, observations, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Review and validate contractor, vendor, and third‑party testing reports for completeness, compliance, and consistency with commissioning requirements.
• Verify completeness of project turnover documentation including training records, operation and maintenance manuals, as‑built documentation, and system turnover packages.
• Review, coordinate, and support development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for critical facility operations and commissioning activities.
• Perform fundamental and enhanced commissioning in support of client LEED goals.
• Knowledge of building systems performance and solutions for reducing operational emissions.
• Perform field energy audits and support development of ASHRAE Level audit reports.
• Perform energy analysis on rates, and energy cost savings.
• Identify and provide documentation for energy efficiency project opportunities contributing to building or campus carbon emission reduction; specifically HVAC and lighting systems.
• Manage and provide analysis energy generation or clean energy and battery storage projects.
• Support management of external resources as needed; schedule and direct periodic commissioning and related energy meetings; and attend construction and coordination meetings as required for each project.
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors, testing providers, and internal project teams; execute project assignments; and collaborate with engineering, design, and project management staff to support successful project delivery.
• This position may require travel throughout the U.S.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Experience commissioning HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, controls, central utility plants, or mission critical facility systems.
• Experience developing commissioning plans, pre‑functional checklists, functional performance test procedures, and final commissioning reports.
• Understanding of relevant technical standards, industry organizations, and best practices, including ASHRAE, CCC (California Commissioning Collaborative), BCA (Building Commissioning Association), ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association), and LEED.
• Strong technical writing, documentation management, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple commissioning projects simultaneously and effectively communicate with owners, design teams, contractors, and facility operators.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor scope throughout the project and recommend adjustments when necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate resolution of issues among owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and operators while maintaining project schedule objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the building commissioning process, start‑up, facilities management, control systems, test and balance or MEP installation and retro‑commissioning; energy related experience preferred.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full‑time role is $93,000.00‑$124,000.02 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long‑term disability
• Employee Assistance Program