Data Center Commissioning Lead (On-Site)

Gilbane Building Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401(k) plan

Gilbane University training

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company is hiring a Commissioning Manager - Data Center to oversee the entire commissioning process on a large data center project. The role sits primarily on site with some travel for trainings and meetings.

You will lead a team through planning, testing, and handover, ensuring systems meet design, safety, and performance standards while coordinating with clients, vendors, and subcontractors. A strong engineering background and hyperscale experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 10–12 years of data center commissioning experience required.
• Previous hyperscale data center field construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of commissioning from planning to handover.
• Create commissioning plans, schedules, test procedures and checklists.
• Ensure facilities meet design specs, safety, and performance requirements.
• Serve as main point of contact among teams, clients, vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepare and manage inspection reports, test results, and final certifications.
• Oversee functional and site acceptance tests to verify performance.
• Train direct reports on processes and daily tasks.
• Manage workload and performance to align with company standards.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Communicate company and department strategy to the team.

Skills

Business insights

Strategic mindset

Emotional intelligence

Team leadership

Accountability

Coaching & development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Gilbane Building Company is hiring a Commissioning Manager - Data Center to oversee the entire commissioning process on a large data center project. The role sits primarily on site with some travel for trainings and meetings.

You will lead a team through planning, testing, and handover, ensuring systems meet design, safety, and performance standards while coordinating with clients, vendors, and subcontractors. A strong engineering background and hyperscale experience are essential.