Commissioning Manager ( Data Center / Critical Facilities)

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company in Red Oak, TX is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead data center commissioning from planning through turnover. You will coordinate cross-functional project teams, develop commissioning plans, and supervise testing of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality.

The role requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, plus a minimum of 5 years in data center

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of data center commissioning experience.
• Strong knowledge of mission-critical infrastructure including electrical distribution, UPS, generators, chillers, and building automation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and commissioning documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning process for large-scale data center projects from planning through turnover.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and documentation.
• Coordinate activities with project managers, contractors, vendors, and client reps.
• Oversee pre-functional and functional testing of MEP and control systems.
• Monitor schedules and milestones to ensure timely completion.
• Identify and track deficiencies through resolution and closeout.
• Facilitate commissioning meetings and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, safety, and client expectations.
• Review design documents to support readiness and turnover packages.

Skills

Data center commissioning

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

Reading drawings

On-site work

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

• We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join our team in Red Oak, TX. This individual will lead and manage all commissioning activities for a mission-critical data center project, ensuring systems are commissioned safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data center commissioning, experience coordinating cross-functional project teams, and a thorough understanding of mission-critical MEP systems.

Key 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 Qualifications

• 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 organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and commissioning/project management software.
• Ability to work on-site in Red Oak, TX.

Preferred Qualifications

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