Data Center Commissioning Lead – Mission-Critical

Elite Executive Solutions LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel flexibility

Competitive Compensation (DOE)

Travel/per diem opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Long‑term career advancement

Job summary

Elite Executive Solutions LLC in Phoenix, Arizona seeks an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning for large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects. You will coordinate cross-discipline teams, develop commissioning plans, manage equipment startup, functional testing, and turnover documentation to deliver fully functional and reliable systems on schedule.

The position demands strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving in a fast-paced, multi-vendor

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commissioning, MEP construction, engineering, controls, startup, or related technical experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, controls, and critical infrastructure systems.
• Data Center or Mission-critical Commissioning Experience Strongly Preferred.
• Experience with equipment startup, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, and system turnover.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, commissioning plans, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of commissioning processes and documentation.
• Excellent coordination, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with construction teams, engineers, vendors, owners, and commissioning authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate commissioning activities for mission-critical MEP systems from construction completion through final turnover.
• Develop, manage, and execute commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and documentation.
• Coordinate equipment startup, functional testing, integrated systems testing, and performance verification.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, TAB, fire protection, and other technical teams.
• Track commissioning milestones and ensure activities remain aligned with the overall project schedule.
• Coordinate with contractors, equipment vendors, engineers, commissioning agents, and owner representatives.
• Identify system deficiencies and manage issue resolution through final acceptance.
• Review submittals, sequences of operation, control documentation, testing procedures, and commissioning requirements.
• Manage punch lists, deficiency logs, testing documentation, and turnover packages.
• Participate in factory testing, equipment startup, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing as required.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with project requirements, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Provide regular reporting regarding commissioning progress, outstanding issues, risks, and completion status.

Skills

Commissioning

MEP systems

Coordination

Testing

Documentation

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Elite Executive Solutions LLC in Phoenix, Arizona seeks an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning for large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects. You will coordinate cross-discipline teams, develop commissioning plans, manage equipment startup, functional testing, and turnover documentation to deliver fully functional and reliable systems on schedule.

The position demands strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving in a fast-paced, multi-vendor