Data Center Commissioning Program Lead

Prime Data Centers; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k with 4% employer match

Premium medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Commissioning Program Engineer (CxE) to own the commissioning lifecycle across regional data center projects. This owner’s-representative role enforces standards, integrates with design/construction, and drives third-party CxAs to on-time turnovers.

You’ll lead scope, budgeting, testing, and closeout, coordinating with leadership across hubs in Denver, Phoenix, Chicago, Dallas, and Austin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent data center experience.
• 8+ years in commissioning/MEP/mission-critical construction, including 5+ years delivering data center projects.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong command of mission-critical MEP systems and interfaces (power, cooling, fire/life safety).

Responsibilities

• Enforce commissioning standards, templates, and processes across projects.
• Coordinate with leadership to refine standards and ensure on-time, quality turnovers.
• Own the L2–L5 commissioning lifecycle framework for campuses.
• Develop and manage contracts for Cx services from RFP to turnover.
• Oversee pre-functional and functional testing of MEP systems and IST scripts.
• Manage third-party CxA vendors and ensure deliverables meet schedule and budget.
• Provide project-wide oversight and communicate status to leadership.
• Ensure auditable commissioning documentation and closeout packages.

Skills

Project leadership

Commissioning

MEP systems

Reading drawings

Communication

Budgeting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Commissioning Program Engineer (CxE) to own the commissioning lifecycle across regional data center projects. This owner’s-representative role enforces standards, integrates with design/construction, and drives third-party CxAs to on-time turnovers.

You’ll lead scope, budgeting, testing, and closeout, coordinating with leadership across hubs in Denver, Phoenix, Chicago, Dallas, and Austin.