Data Center Commissioning Program Lead

CoreSite, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First-day medical insurance through C‑

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity incentive plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off (PTO) 16 days + holidays

Job summary

CoreSite, LLC is seeking a Commissioning Program Manager for data center projects. You will lead commissioning planning, execution, and testing across greenfield, expansions, and upgrades, ensuring all mechanical, electrical, and control systems meet performance and operational readiness.

You will collaborate with design teams, contractors, CxAs, and operations to standardize processes, manage documentation, and drive issue resolution while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Building Services, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of data center commissioning, QA/QC, construction management, or mission critical environments.
• Commissioning certification from a recognized authority; PMP considered an asset.
• Experience working with third party CxAs and data center development programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Level 1-5 commissioning reviews and execution, ensuring testing validates performance against specifications.
• Develop and maintain internal commissioning standards, procedures, SOWs, and NET A standards.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers of record, internal stakeholders, CxAs, and vendors.
• Lead the implementation of CoreSite commissioning guidelines across design and construction workflows.
• Represent the owner in commissioning meetings and manage documentation and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-team coordination

Travel up to 40%

Communication

Mechanical/electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / related field

Tools

CxAlloy

BIM360

Facility Grid

Procore

Job description

CoreSite, LLC is seeking a Commissioning Program Manager for data center projects. You will lead commissioning planning, execution, and testing across greenfield, expansions, and upgrades, ensuring all mechanical, electrical, and control systems meet performance and operational readiness.

You will collaborate with design teams, contractors, CxAs, and operations to standardize processes, manage documentation, and drive issue resolution while traveling as needed.