Commissioning Manager – Mission Critical

STRM Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

STRM Recruiting seeks an experienced Commissioning Manager for confidential hyperscale data center projects in Phoenix, AZ. You will own the commissioning lifecycle from planning through testing, acceptance, and turnover.

Ideal candidates have 8–10+ years in mission-critical construction, with expertise in L3 functional testing, L4 integrated systems testing, and L5 acceptance. Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of commissioning experience in mission-critical construction or data centers.
• Experience managing L1-L5 commissioning programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of critical mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience working with general contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities across L1-L5 for large-scale data center projects.
• Develop commissioning plans, testing schedules, readiness milestones, and acceptance procedures.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and critical infrastructure systems.
• Oversee functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, and final facility acceptance.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, owners, and independent commissioning agents.
• Manage commissioning deficiencies, corrective actions, and system readiness documentation.
• Validate system redundancy, reliability, and operational performance.
• Lead commissioning progress meetings and communicate risks to project stakeholders.
• Oversee final commissioning documentation, owner training, and turnover requirements.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

L1-L5 commissioning

Functional testing (L3)

Integrated systems testing (L4)

Acceptance testing (L5)

Engineering

Construction management

Stakeholder communication

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

BIM 360

Commissioning platforms

Job description

Commissioning Manager – Mission Critical

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Industry: Data Centers / Mission-Critical Construction

Position Overview

STRM Recruiting is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager for a confidential client delivering complex hyperscale data center construction projects.

This leadership opportunity focuses on managing the complete commissioning lifecycle, from early project planning through integrated systems testing, final acceptance, and operational turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities across L1-L5 for large-scale data center projects.
• Develop commissioning plans, testing schedules, readiness milestones, and acceptance procedures.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and critical infrastructure systems.
• Oversee functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, and final facility acceptance.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, owners, and independent commissioning agents.
• Manage commissioning deficiencies, corrective actions, and system readiness documentation.
• Validate system redundancy, reliability, and operational performance.
• Lead commissioning progress meetings and communicate risks to project stakeholders.
• Oversee final commissioning documentation, owner training, and turnover requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of commissioning experience in mission-critical construction or data centers.
• Experience managing L1-L5 commissioning programs.
• Demonstrated expertise with L3 functional testing, L4 integrated systems testing, and L5 acceptance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of critical mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience working with general contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent technical troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hyperscale data center construction experience.
• Familiarity with N, N+1, and 2N redundancy configurations.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6, Procore, BIM 360, or commissioning platforms.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, NEBB, and Building Commissioning Association standards.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Lead commissioning activities for sophisticated facilities where system reliability, technical execution, and operational readiness are essential.