Data Center Commissioning Lead – Critical Systems

SLS Consultants; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier health, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement plan with company-m愛

Generous PTO and holidays

Monthly professional development

Job summary

SLS Consultants seeks a Commissioning Manager to lead quality assurance, commissioning, testing, and turnover for a hyperscale data center project. You will oversee commissioning from design review through final handover, ensuring all electrical, mechanical, cooling, controls, and life-safety systems meet design and code requirements.

Responsibilities include leading levels 1-5 startup and testing, coordinating with contractors and operations, reviewing plans and turnover documents, and ensuring

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commissioning, startup, quality, or mission-critical construction experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, cooling systems, and critical power infrastructure.
• Familiarity with NFPA codes, including NFPA 13 and fire/life safety requirements.
• Ability to read construction drawings, one-line diagrams, and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and quality processes for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Manage commissioning activities through Levels 1-5, including startup, functional testing, integrated systems testing, and final turnover.
• Coordinate with contractors, OEMs, engineers, and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Review and validate commissioning plans, test procedures, and turnover documentation.
• Oversee testing of electrical distribution systems, generators, UPS, switchgear, HVAC equipment, chillers, pumps, fans, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, NFPA standards, fire/life safety requirements, and applicable building codes.
• Support commissioning of Central Utility Buildings (CUBs) and chilled water systems utilizing closed-loop cooling processes.
• Track and resolve deficiencies, punch list items, and commissioning issues.

Job description

SLS Consultants seeks a Commissioning Manager to lead quality assurance, commissioning, testing, and turnover for a hyperscale data center project. You will oversee commissioning from design review through final handover, ensuring all electrical, mechanical, cooling, controls, and life-safety systems meet design and code requirements.

Responsibilities include leading levels 1-5 startup and testing, coordinating with contractors and operations, reviewing plans and turnover documents, and ensuring