Commissioning Manager – Mission Critical

FourFive Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading infrastructure delivery firm is looking for a Commissioning Manager to oversee the commissioning of hyperscale data centers. In this role, you will manage activities across electrical, mechanical, controls, and life safety systems, ensuring projects are delivered on time and meet performance standards. Strong experience in managing commissioning for large-scale facilities and excellent communication skills are essential. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing commissioning for hyperscale or large-scale data centers.
• Strong knowledge of MEP and controls systems, with expertise in integrated systems testing.
• Familiarity with industry commissioning standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commissioning activities from design to handover.
• Develop and implement commissioning schedules, plans, and documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and design teams.

Skills

Managing commissioning for hyperscale data centers

Knowledge of MEP and controls systems

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving under pressure

Job description

Commissioning Manager – Mission Critical

Commissioning Manager – Mission Critical

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This range is provided by FourFive Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from FourFive Partners

We are working in partnership with a leading Owner’s Representative who delivers world-class hyperscale data center projects for global technology clients.

On their behalf, we are seeking experienced Commissioning Managers to join their growing team.

This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of mission-critical infrastructure delivery, ensuring new hyperscale facilities meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and quality.

The Role

As a Commissioning Manager, you will act as the client’s advocate throughout the commissioning process, managing activities across electrical, mechanical, controls, and life safety systems. You’ll ensure projects are delivered on time, aligned with design intent, and fully validated for operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commissioning activities from design through to integrated systems testing and handover.
• Develop and implement commissioning schedules, plans, and documentation.
• Oversee QA/QC processes, issue tracking, and resolution management.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and design teams to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Report progress, risks, and critical issues to the client and senior leadership.
• Ensure safe practices and adherence to environmental and quality standards throughout commissioning.

About You

• Proven experience managing commissioning for hyperscale or large-scale data centers (or mission-critical facilities).
• Strong knowledge of MEP and controls systems, with expertise in integrated systems testing (IST).
• Familiarity with industry commissioning standards (ASHRAE, NEBB, BCA, Uptime Institute).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to act as the client’s representative.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities under pressure.

Why Join?

• Work on some of the largest and most advanced data center projects in the world.
• Represent clients at the forefront of technology, cloud, and AI infrastructure.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and career progression opportunities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Engineering Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

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