Commissioning Project Manager

Lotusworks; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability

Training and Education Assistance

401k Retirement Plan

Extra Annual Leave with Years of Serve

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Recognition Rewards

Job summary

LotusWorks on-site Owner's Representative will lead quality and commissioning activities for a mission-critical data center construction project. You will coordinate with the Owner, General Contractor, Commissioning Agent, operations teams, subcontractors, and vendors to provide technical oversight and program leadership, emphasizing commissioning planning over field execution.

You will manage L1–L5 testing, review plans and documentation, drive issue resolution, and develop commissioning

Qualifications

• Experience managing commissioning programs for large-scale data center projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and controls infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating General Contractors, Commissioning Agents, subcontractors, equipment vendors, operations teams, and client stakeholders.
• Ability to review drawings, specifications, commissioning plans, test procedures, schedules, RFIs, and submittals.
• Proven project management, stakeholder management, and reporting skills in commissioning contexts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site Owner's Representative for quality and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate commissioning activities among Owner, GC, Commissioning Agent, operations teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Oversee Commissioning Agent and QA activities, staffing, deliverables, and alignment with project requirements.
• Manage the transition between commissioning levels from L1-L5 testing and turnover.
• Review commissioning plans, checklists, test scripts, QA plans, drawings, RFIs, submittals, and final documentation.
• Develop and maintain commissioning metrics and reporting for progress and milestones.

Skills

Commissioning management

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

QA/QC programs

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

BIM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Commissioning certification

Electrical/Mechanical certifications

Tools

BIM

Commissioning platforms

Project management software

Documentation management systems

Job description

LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Centre sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach.

In this role, you will serve as the on-site Owner's Representative for quality and commissioning activities supporting the construction and delivery of a mission-critical data center. You will work closely with the owner, General Contractor, Commissioning Agent, operations teams, subcontractors, and vendors to provide technical oversight, program leadership, and commissioning coordination. This position is focused on managing and overseeing the commissioning program rather than directly executing field commissioning activities.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for Owner quality and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with project commissioning requirements, stage gates, and key milestones.
• Provide technical oversight of electrical, mechanical, controls, and other critical data center systems throughout the commissioning process.
• Coordinate commissioning activities between the Owner, General Contractor, Commissioning Agent, operations teams, subcontractors, and equipment vendors.
• Oversee Commissioning Agent and QA activities, deliverables, staffing, performance, and overall alignment with project requirements.
• Manage the transition between commissioning levels, including L1-L3 construction and installation activities through L4-L5 functional and integrated systems testing.
• Review and manage commissioning plans, checklists, test scripts, QA plans, project drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, FAT/FWT procedures, and final commissioning documentation.
• Oversee commissioning schedules and two-week look-ahead plans, ensuring commissioning activities, equipment deliveries, vendor support, and project resources align with required milestones.
• Monitor commissioning progress, system readiness, tagging completion, deficiencies, and quality issues while escalating risks that may impact project schedule or final readiness.
• Lead commissioning issue management by reviewing priorities, coordinating resolution, maintaining accurate issue data, and driving critical deficiencies through closure.
• Provide oversight of site-level BIM commissioning processes, including program standards, issue management, asset information, final equipment settings, and supporting documentation.
• Lead commissioning change control and ensure project-specific deviations from established commissioning requirements are appropriately reviewed, documented, and approved.
• Develop and maintain commissioning metrics and reporting, providing project leadership with accurate updates on L1-L5 progress, quality performance, system readiness, and key project milestones.
• Coordinate and participate in commissioning kickoff meetings, startup meetings, quality meetings, schedule reviews, testing activities, and other project coordination meetings as required.
• Support site inspections, quality walks, equipment quality reviews, FAT/FWT activities, and commissioning readiness assessments to promote a strong quality culture.
• Coordinate commissioning resources, specialty vendors, QA personnel, equipment technicians, and operational support necessary to maintain the commissioning schedule.
• Support project closeout, final readiness assessments, turnover, lessons learned, defect analysis, and continuous improvement of quality and commissioning processes.
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role.

Skills Required:

• Strong experience managing or overseeing commissioning programs for large-scale data center or mission-critical construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, controls, and critical infrastructure systems within data center environments.
• Thorough understanding of commissioning levels, including installation verification, startup, functional testing, integrated systems testing, and final turnover.
• Experience coordinating General Contractors, Commissioning Agents, subcontractors, equipment vendors, operations teams, and client stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC programs, commissioning documentation, issue management, scheduling, and project readiness reporting.
• Ability to review technical drawings, specifications, commissioning plans, test procedures, schedules, RFIs, and submittals.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with BIM, commissioning management platforms, reporting tools, and construction document management systems.

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Commissioning certification preferred.
• Relevant electrical, mechanical, or construction certifications preferred.
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Training and Education Assistance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Extra Annual Leave with Years of Service
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Recognition Rewards
  

LotusWorks is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.