Data Center Commissioning Lead: On-Site Systems & Validation

Gray Matter Systems, Llc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Parental leave

Additional benefits (HSA/FSA, telemed)

Job summary

GrayMatter is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead and manage all on-site commissioning activities for critical data center infrastructure projects. You will oversee commissioning teams, coordinate with clients and contractors, and ensure zero-defect startup and turnover of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.

You will mentor engineers and technicians, drive schedules, monitor risks, and enforce OSHA and safety standards while partnering with project stakeholders to deliver validated

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commissioning, controls, automation, or related field experience.
• Direct experience commissioning data center infrastructure is required.
• Experience leading commissioning teams, technical crews, or field personnel.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution, HVAC, PLC controls, BMS and EPMS platforms.
• Ability to travel and work on-site at active data center construction projects.
• Proven ability to coordinate with contractors, clients, project managers, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site commissioning activities from pre-functional testing through IST and turnover.
• Direct and coordinate Site Leads, Commissioning Engineers, and Technicians.
• Serve as primary on-site commissioning rep for clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Maintain commissioning schedules, milestones, resources, and risk mitigation.
• Provide technical leadership during startup, checkout, and test scripting.
• Oversee commissioning for electrical systems (switchgear, UPS, gensets, PDU, ATS).
• Oversee mechanical systems (chillers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC, HVAC controls).
• Validate BMS/EPMS/PLC controls and integrated systems; documentation and QA.

Skills

Commissioning

Team leadership

Electrical distribution

HVAC knowledge

PLC controls

BMS/EPMS

Troubleshooting

Communication

Travel on-site

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology or Automation

Tools

CxAlloy

Facility Grid

Rockwell

Schneider Electric

Siemens

Job description

GrayMatter is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead and manage all on-site commissioning activities for critical data center infrastructure projects. You will oversee commissioning teams, coordinate with clients and contractors, and ensure zero-defect startup and turnover of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.

You will mentor engineers and technicians, drive schedules, monitor risks, and enforce OSHA and safety standards while partnering with project stakeholders to deliver validated