Data Center Commissioning Leader — High-Impact Ops

fsttechnicalservices; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

FST Technical Services seeks a Commissioning Manager – Data Center Operations to lead mission-critical data center projects from pre-construction through final validation. You will oversee functional testing, system validation, and issue resolution while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with the highest quality standards.

You will identify risks early, partner with field teams for real-time problem solving, interpret contract documents to maximize value, and mentor engineers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commissioning, engineering, or mission‑critical construction.
• Ideally 3 or more years of proven experience delivering data center projects.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning delivery from pre‑construction through final validation.
• Oversee functional testing, system validation, and issue resolution.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest quality standards.
• Identify system risks, scope gaps, and performance issues early.
• Partner with field teams to drive real‑time problem solving.
• Interpret contract documents to reduce risk and maximize value.
• Manage project profitability, utilization, and forecasting.
• Review invoicing and support financial reporting processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop commissioning engineers.
• Support staffing, hiring, and team scalability.
• Build accountability and consistency across project execution.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Strengthen relationships and support repeat business.
• Contribute to project pursuits, pricing, and growth strategy.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency.

Skills

Data center commissioning

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Budgeting

Job description

FST Technical Services seeks a Commissioning Manager – Data Center Operations to lead mission-critical data center projects from pre-construction through final validation. You will oversee functional testing, system validation, and issue resolution while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with the highest quality standards.

You will identify risks early, partner with field teams for real-time problem solving, interpret contract documents to maximize value, and mentor engineers.