Commissioning Manager - Mission Critical Control Systems - Montgomery, AL

Thermo Systems LLC.; Ohio; On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Commissioning Manager to oversee commissioning activities for a large-scale data-center project. This role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team to validate and execute Building Management Systems and ensure compliance with stringent performance and safety requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in controls commissioning, particularly in mission-critical environments, and will thrive in a collaborative, results-driven culture. Join a company that values employee success and offers competitive benefits, including a robust salary, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Annual bonuses

Multiple healthcare packages

Casual dress

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation/Sick time

Free lunches

Team bonding events

Qualifications

• 7+ years in controls or MEP commissioning, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of automation architectures and ability to read P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning activities for a large-scale data-center project.
• Lead a team of commissioning engineers and technicians.

Skills

Leadership

BMS Knowledge

PLC/SCADA

Commissioning Management Software

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering

Tools

Cx Alloy

Facility Grid

Microsoft Project

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Commissioning Manager - Mission Critical Control Systems - Montgomery, AL

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service controls integrator delivering world-class automation in District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. “The Thermo Way” unites us around three goals—employee success, customer success, and financial strength—fostering an agile, high-trust culture where you can do your best work.

Position Summary:

The Commissioning Manager (CxM) oversees all commissioning activities—planning, execution, documentation, and turnover—for a large-scale data-center project in Montgomery,?AL. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team of commissioning engineers, technicians, and subcontractors to validate Building Management System (BMS), SCADA, HVAC, EPMS, and Water Treatment controls from point-to-point testing through integrated systems testing (IST) and owner acceptance. Success in this role means delivering a fully functional automation platform that meets stringent uptime, performance, and safety requirements while cultivating a positive, results-driven team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & People:

• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate a team of 6–10 commissioning engineers/technicians.
• Set clear goals, provide continual feedback, and manage workload to avoid resource bottlenecks.
• Foster a safety-first, collaborative environment across internal teams, subcontractors, and client stakeholders.
• Develop and own the Commissioning Plan, schedule, and checklist matrix aligned with ASHRAE Guideline & Meta playbook.

Technical & Operational:

• Coordinate FAT, SAT, functional testing, and IST for BMS, PLC/SCADA, EPMS, and ancillary systems.
• Drive issue resolution via tracking logs (Cx Alloy, BIM?360, or similar), ensuring closure within SLA targets.
• Author and approve turnover packages—including test scripts, redlines, and O&M documentation—for owner acceptance

Commercial & Risk:

• Forecast labor-hour burn, report earned value and manage change orders tied to commissioning scope growth.
• Identify risks (schedule, technical, commercial) early; develop mitigation plans and communicate impacts to project leadership.
• Champion Thermo’s contractual rights and ensure all additional scope is captured, priced, and approved before execution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering –or equivalent military/industry experience.
• 7+ years total experience in controls or MEP commissioning, with 3+ years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Demonstrated success delivering commissioning on Tier III/IV data centers, semiconductor fabs, hospitals, or other 24/7 mission-critical facilities.
• Deep knowledge of BMS, PLC/SCADA, EPMS, and networked automation architectures; ability to read and mark-up P&IDs, MEP drawings, and sequence of operations.
• Proficiency with commissioning management software (Cx Alloy, Facility Grid, Microsoft Project) and MS Office/Teams ecosystem.
• Excellent written and verbal communication—comfortable presenting to owner leadership, general contractors, and trade partners.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or similar project-management credential.
• Prior experience integrating Schneider, Siemens, or Johnson Controls BAS platforms with Aveva or Ignition SCADA.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, ASHRAE Guideline 1.1, and Uptime Institute Tier standards.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Full-time, site-based role; typical schedule Monday–Friday, with occasional nights/weekends during critical cutovers and IST.
• Ability to climb ladders, access equipment rooms, and lift up to 40?lbs while following Thermo safety protocols.
• Limited domestic travel (<10%) for factory witness tests and cross-site knowledge sharing.

Culture:

Model Thermo Systems core values of employee success, customer success and financial strength by:

• Seeking new and additional business through project change orders, additional services to existing customers, and referrals for new customers/projects. Drive financial success.
• Be a good teammate, support your colleagues, promote a positive atmosphere for those around you. Drive employee success.
• Go the extra mile for your customer, take ownership of their needs, over communicate. Drive customer success.
• Foster an environment of integrity, trust, collaboration, professionalism, serving one another, leading by example, and assuming good intent each and every day.

What You'll Get:

• Competitive salary, annual bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and business travel reimbursement: We appreciate our employees, and we make sure they know it.
• Benefits: We offer full-time employees multiple healthcare packages, including low-cost options.
• Casual Dress: Every day is "Casual Friday"; we want you to be comfortable when you come to work.
• Training: We offer in-house and factory technical training to keep our staff sharp.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We encourage academic advancement and professional credentialing.
• Vacation/Sick Time: We believe work-life balance is essential. Ensuring our employees have time to truly relax and recharge is important to us.
• Culture & Extras: We provide free lunches, regular team bonding & fun office events, and plenty of company swag.

Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually.