Data Center Commissioning Lead

Glumac - A Tetra Tech Company in; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative team

Learning & development

Job summary

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, seeks a Data Center Commissioning Authority to lead commissioning from design through turnover for mission-critical data centers. You will manage field testing, develop docs, and verify mechanical, electrical, controls, and critical power systems while guiding commissioning agents in fast-paced project environments.

The role requires 8+ years in data center commissioning or related fields, strong leadership, client-facing skills, and the ability to travel 50–70% to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering or related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of related industry experience including data center commissioning, operations, construction, testing, or quality assurance.
• Strong technical knowledge of data center mechanical and electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, and critical power systems.
• Experience managing commissioning schedules, project tasks, resources, and deliverables.
• Strong written, verbal, client-facing, and relationship-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead collaboratively, work independently, and manage multiple priorities.
• Professional, constructive communication style and a commitment to positive stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to work on active job sites for extended periods, climb ladders or stairs, and lift or carry loads exceeding 20 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50-70% to project sites.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Ability to obtain a recognized commissioning certification within 12 months if not already certified.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position is not eligible for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for data center projects from design review through final acceptance and turnover.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, test scripts, and reports.
• Conduct field observations and functional testing of data center MEP systems, controls, instrumentation, and critical power infrastructure.
• Verify the installation, startup, operation, sequencing, redundancy, and resiliency of mission-critical systems.
• Lead commissioning meetings and coordinate activities among owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and facility operators.
• Manage commissioning schedules, tasks, resources, and project deliverables.
• Identify deficiencies and potential risks before testing or verification; clearly document issues, solutions, and corrective actions.
• Maintain issue-resolution logs and compile comprehensive commissioning reports and closeout documentation.
• Lead, coach, and mentor commissioning agents and support their professional development.
• Assist with project management, quality assurance/quality control, budgeting, and resource planning as needed.
• Follow applicable internal procedures, safety requirements, legislation, and industry standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of data center technologies, commissioning practices, and industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationships

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering

Tools

Commissioning software

Building automation systems

Job description

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, seeks a Data Center Commissioning Authority to lead commissioning from design through turnover for mission-critical data centers. You will manage field testing, develop docs, and verify mechanical, electrical, controls, and critical power systems while guiding commissioning agents in fast-paced project environments.

The role requires 8+ years in data center commissioning or related fields, strong leadership, client-facing skills, and the ability to travel 50–70% to