Data Center Commissioning Lead

Megawatt Construction, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Megawatt Construction, Inc. is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning on large, complex tenant colocation data hall fit-out projects.

You will own planning, coordination, testing, and turnover of mission-critical systems in collaboration with project teams, clients, vendors, and third-party commissioning agents. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems, and a proven ability to manage schedules and risk in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5-10+ years in commissioning, QA/QC, MEP systems, or mission-critical construction.
• Experience leading commissioning on complex data centers or critical infrastructure.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems and testing.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning execution from planning through final turnover for assigned projects.
• Manage readiness assessments, systemization, and turnover strategies.
• Coordinate and lead system and integrated testing and final validation.
• Facilitate meetings with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and third-party agents.
• Identify and proactively mitigate risks related to testing, schedule, system readiness, and turnover.
• Drive completion of all commissioning deliverables and deficiency tracking.
• Oversee and manage deficiency resolution to ensure systems meet performance and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Field Operations, and QA/QC teams to align commissioning with overall project execution.
• Mentor and support the development of Commissioning Coordinators and Engineers as the team scales.
• Operate independently with minimal oversight while maintaining alignment with company standards and expectations.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and Megawatt Construction commissioning protocols.

Skills

Commissioning

QA/QC

MEP systems

Testing

Project coordination

Leadership

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

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

Job description

Megawatt Construction, Inc. is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning on large, complex tenant colocation data hall fit-out projects.

You will own planning, coordination, testing, and turnover of mission-critical systems in collaboration with project teams, clients, vendors, and third-party commissioning agents. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems, and a proven ability to manage schedules and risk in