Data Center Commissioning Program Manager III

Actalent; Silver Springs (NV); On-site; USD 128,943,000 - 154,732,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project/Program Manager III to oversee data center commissioning and construction within a multidisciplinary environment. You will review design documents, coordinate complex commissioning efforts, and ensure critical systems operate as intended, delivering clear feedback for corrective actions.

The role requires hands-on leadership in an active data center, coordination with electrical, mechanical, and controls teams, and a strong project management discipline to maintain

Qualifications

• Experience in data center commissioning and construction coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and schedules.
• Onsite work in Sparks, NV five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical and mechanical design documents, commissioning plans, and test scripts to confirm they meet project requirements and support reliable data center operations.
• Coordinate commissioning activities across internal teams, partner teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure smooth execution and alignment of schedules and deliverables.
• Perform and support equipment walkdowns to verify installation quality and confirm systems are operating correctly and safely.
• Track issues discovered during commissioning and walkdowns, document findings clearly, and help drive corrective actions through to full resolution.
• Apply structured project management practices to manage priorities, maintain accurate schedules, and keep documentation and reports up to date.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing timely updates on commissioning progress, risks, and required design or process changes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, controls, commissioning, and construction teams to resolve technical challenges and optimize system performance.
• Support vendors, contractors, and other teams involved in retro-commissioning activities for systems in operational data centers, including medium and low voltage power systems, generators, UPS, HVAC equipment, chilled water systems, building management systems, and electrical power monitoring systems.
• Assist in testing and balancing activities and support commissioning of pumps and hydronic systems to ensure proper system performance and reliability.
• Work independently in an active data center environment while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and documentation.
• Engage in hands-on involvement in complex decisions that influence data center quality, readiness, and overall operational resilience.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Controls systems

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Project/Program Manager III to oversee data center commissioning and construction within a multidisciplinary environment. You will review design documents, coordinate complex commissioning efforts, and ensure critical systems operate as intended, delivering clear feedback for corrective actions.

The role requires hands-on leadership in an active data center, coordination with electrical, mechanical, and controls teams, and a strong project management discipline to maintain