Data Center Commissioning Lead - Owner's Rep (Contract)

Coalesce Management Consulting; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 207,000; Part time

Job summary

Coalesce Management Consulting (CMC) is expanding its network of Commissioning Managers to support large-scale data center construction and campus developments across the United States.

Through our Teams on Demand service, we embed experienced consultants and coordinated delivery teams directly into client programs, strengthening owner-side leadership from commissioning planning through testing and handover.

Qualifications

• Proven data center commissioning experience through IST and turnover.
• Strong owner-side experience, representing data center end users or developers.
• Experience coordinating multiple contractors and disciplines.
• Mechanical or electrical background with knowledge of wider MEP systems.
• Familiarity with MV/LV, generators, UPS, switchgear, and related controls.

Responsibilities

• Represent the owner in planning, execution and turnover.
• Oversee commissioning agents, general contractors, and vendors.
• Manage schedules, readiness reviews and interfaces with construction.
• Review test procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate functional and integrated testing and issue resolution.
• Report progress and operational readiness to stakeholders.
• Support handover to operations.

Skills

Commissioning management

Owner-side representation

Data center

MEP coordination

IST testing

Turnover coordination

Construction coordination

BMS/EPMS knowledge

Problem solving

Job description

Coalesce Management Consulting (CMC) is expanding its network of Commissioning Managers to support large-scale data center construction and campus developments across the United States.

Through our Teams on Demand service, we embed experienced consultants and coordinated delivery teams directly into client programs, strengthening owner-side leadership from commissioning planning through testing and handover.