Data Center Commissioning Lead — Travel, Bonus & Equity

CoreSite; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Equity incentive plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CoreSite is seeking a Commissioning Program Manager – Data Center to lead commissioning across greenfield, expansion, and upgrade projects. You will ensure mechanical, electrical, and control systems meet performance and readiness criteria, coordinating with design teams, contractors, and operations.

The role requires deep fluency in mission-critical systems, strong PM skills, and travel up to 40%. Compensation reflects market norms for senior commissioning professionals in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of data center commissioning, QA/QC, construction management, or related experience.
• Commissioning certification; PMP is a plus.
• Experience with third party CxAs and data center programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Level 1–5 commissioning reviews and testing against specs.
• Develop and maintain commissioning standards, SOWs, and QA procedures.
• Coordinate with design teams, contractors, and CXAs across projects.
• Lead testing, documentation, and issue resolution to ensure operational readiness.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

BMS/EPMS

CxAlloy

BIM360

Procore

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CxAlloy

BIM360

Facility Grid

Procore

Job description

CoreSite is seeking a Commissioning Program Manager – Data Center to lead commissioning across greenfield, expansion, and upgrade projects. You will ensure mechanical, electrical, and control systems meet performance and readiness criteria, coordinating with design teams, contractors, and operations.

The role requires deep fluency in mission-critical systems, strong PM skills, and travel up to 40%. Compensation reflects market norms for senior commissioning professionals in the U.S.