Data Center Commissioning Program Lead

CoreSite, LLC; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage day one

Dental and vision

401(k) match

ESPP

PTO and holidays

Parking or transit support

Wellness reimbursements

Tech stipend

Educational reimbursement

Donor matching

Financial coaching

Family planning support

Mental health support

Pet insurance

Job summary

CoreSite, LLC is seeking a Commissioning Program Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of commissioning for data center projects, including greenfield builds, expansions, and upgrades.

You will ensure that mechanical, electrical, and control systems meet performance and operational readiness, working with design teams, contractors, and CxAs to drive testing, documentation, and issue resolution.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee Level 1-5 commissioning reviews and execution against specifications.
• Develop, maintain, and improve internal commissioning standards, procedures, SOWs, and NETA standards.
• Participate in system integration testing to ensure seamless operation across critical systems.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers of record, internal stakeholders, CxAs, and vendors.
• Lead implementation of CoreSite commissioning guidelines and support CxAs in integrating commissioning activities across design and construction workflows.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Travel up to 40%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / related field

5+ years data center commissioning experience

Commissioning certification; PMP asset

Tools

CxAlloy

BIM360

Facility Grid

Procore

Job description

CoreSite, LLC is seeking a Commissioning Program Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of commissioning for data center projects, including greenfield builds, expansions, and upgrades.

You will ensure that mechanical, electrical, and control systems meet performance and operational readiness, working with design teams, contractors, and CxAs to drive testing, documentation, and issue resolution.