Data Center Commissioning Lead — Onsite in Phoenix

Praetorian Power Protection LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Praetorian Power Protection LLC in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Commissioning Manager to lead complex field commissioning efforts in data centers and mission-critical facilities.

You will own the commissioning plan, manage internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors on-site, ensure safety compliance with NFPA 70E and LOTO, implement and oversee software such as BIM360, ACC Build, and CxAlloy, and coordinate with clients to deliver complete turnover documentation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in commissioning electrical systems in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Proven experience commissioning data centers or mission-critical facilities — required
• Strong understanding of power distribution, redundancy, and reliability requirements in data center environments.
• Familiarity with electrical testing and commissioning tools such as power meters, infrared thermography, and breaker test sets.
• Experience with commissioning processes, including Level 1-5 commissioning (Cx) per ASHRAE guidelines.
• Must be able to work on-site full-time in Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive commissioning plan and integrated schedule covering inspection, startup, testing, and closeout phases
• Lead commissioning field activities and direct internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors while ensuring safety compliance with NFPA 70E and LOTO requirements
• Implement and oversee commissioning management software — BIM360, ACC Build, and CxAlloy — to track documentation and execution
• Coordinate with the client and client's commissioning agent to define project-specific requirements, test scripts, and turnover documentation
• Manage technical reviews, including MEP systems, QA/QC coordination, load bank planning, equipment startup, and factory witness testing
• Act as subject matter expert in design reviews, scope matrix development, budgeting, and script feasibility for high-performance building systems

Skills

Data center commissioning

Electrical systems

Team leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Praetorian Power Protection LLC in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Commissioning Manager to lead complex field commissioning efforts in data centers and mission-critical facilities.

You will own the commissioning plan, manage internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors on-site, ensure safety compliance with NFPA 70E and LOTO, implement and oversee software such as BIM360, ACC Build, and CxAlloy, and coordinate with clients to deliver complete turnover documentation.