Data Center Commissioning Program Lead

CoreSite; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First-day medical insurance through C

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health and dependent care FSAs

Job summary

CoreSite is seeking a Commissioning Program Manager for data center projects to lead all commissioning activities from planning through validation. You will collaborate with design teams, contractors, operations, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure mechanical, electrical, and control systems meet performance and readiness requirements.

The role requires deep fluency in mission-critical systems, strong project management, and ability to lead testing and issue resolution across complex

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Level 1–5 commissioning reviews and execution to meet specifications.
• Develop, maintain and improve commissioning standards, procedures, SOWs, and NETA standards.
• Coordinate with general contractors, engineers of record, internal stakeholders, CxAs, and vendors.

Skills

Travel up to 40%

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Building automation systems

Level 3–5 commissioning

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

5+ years data center commissioning/QA/QC

Commissioning certification

PMP (asset)

Tools

CxAlloy

BIM360

Facility Grid

Procore

Job description

CoreSite is seeking a Commissioning Program Manager for data center projects to lead all commissioning activities from planning through validation. You will collaborate with design teams, contractors, operations, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure mechanical, electrical, and control systems meet performance and readiness requirements.

The role requires deep fluency in mission-critical systems, strong project management, and ability to lead testing and issue resolution across complex