Data Center Commissioning Manager - On-Site Lead

| GrayMatter |; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Paid parental leave

Short term disability and life保险

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 stakeholders, and ensure delivered systems meet quality and safety standards.

The role requires an Associate degree in a related technical discipline, at least 5 years of commissioning experience, and the ability to travel to active data center sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commissioning, controls, automation, or related field experience.
• Direct experience commissioning data center infrastructure systems is required.
• Experience leading commissioning teams or field personnel in complex projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution, HVAC, PLCs, BMS, and EPMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site commissioning from pre-functional testing to final turnover.
• Direct Site Leads, Commissioning Engineers, and Technicians.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams on commissioning activities.
• Maintain schedules, milestones, resources, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure safety standards including OSHA, LOTO, and JHA are followed.
• Review and approve commissioning documentation and reports.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Travel readiness

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 stakeholders, and ensure delivered systems meet quality and safety standards.

The role requires an Associate degree in a related technical discipline, at least 5 years of commissioning experience, and the ability to travel to active data center sites.