Commissioning Manager – General Contractor (Data Center Projects)
About the Client
A leading general contractor specializing in hyperscale data center construction is seeking a Commissioning Manager to oversee full project commissioning delivery across multidisciplinary systems including electrical, mechanical, and controls.
About the Role
- Managing overall commissioning strategy across full data center projects
- Coordinating electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and controls commissioning activities
- Developing and maintaining the master commissioning plan and schedule
- Leading integrated systems testing (IST) across all disciplines
- Acting as the primary liaison between GC, client, design teams, and commissioning agents
- Managing commissioning documentation, turnover packages, and closeout deliverables
- Tracking commissioning progress, risks, and critical path activities
- Coordinating system readiness reviews and pre-functional inspections
- Ensuring alignment between construction progress and commissioning sequencing
- Leading commissioning meetings and reporting to senior project leadership
- Supporting LEED / sustainability commissioning requirements where applicable
- Driving issue resolution and ensuring system readiness for final acceptance
About the Candidate
- 5–15+ years’ experience in commissioning or construction delivery within mission critical/data center or industrial projects
- Strong understanding of both electrical and mechanical systems in complex facilities
- Proven experience managing multi-discipline commissioning programs
- Background with general contractors, commissioning agents, or owners’ representation
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple trades and large-scale project teams
- Deep understanding of commissioning processes, IST, and turnover sequencing
- Excellent planning, scheduling, and reporting capabilities
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
- Proficiency with commissioning platforms and construction management tools (e.g., Procore, CxAlloy or similar)