Data Center Commissioning Program Lead

CoreSite; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Bonus and equity incentives

Paid time off

Job summary

CoreSite is seeking a Commissioning Program Manager for data center projects. You will lead planning, execution, and delivery of commissioning across greenfield builds, expansions, and system upgrades, ensuring mechanical, electrical, and control systems meet performance and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with design teams, contractors, CxAs, operations, and stakeholders to oversee testing, documentation, and issue resolution, applying strong project management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Building Services, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in data center commissioning, QA/QC, construction management, or mission critical environments.
• Commissioning certification from a recognized industry 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, maintain, and improve commissioning standards, procedures, SOWs, and NETA standards.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers of record, and commissioning authorities to manage testing, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Represent the owner in commissioning meetings and communicate progress to stakeholders; manage CxA procurement and onboarding.

Skills

Hybrid work

Travel up to 40%

Mechanical & electrical systems

Level 3–5 commissioning

CxA tools proficiency

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Bachelors in engineering/related field

CxA commissioning certification

Tools

CxAlloy

BIM360

Facility Grid

Procore

Job description

CoreSite is seeking a Commissioning Program Manager for data center projects. You will lead planning, execution, and delivery of commissioning across greenfield builds, expansions, and system upgrades, ensuring mechanical, electrical, and control systems meet performance and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with design teams, contractors, CxAs, operations, and stakeholders to oversee testing, documentation, and issue resolution, applying strong project management and