Data Center Commissioning Project Manager

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses and per diem

Benefits eligibility per company plans

Bonus eligibility based on performance

Job summary

The Commissioning Project Manager (Cx PM) is responsible for leading the full lifecycle delivery of mission-critical commissioning scopes across complex data center projects for Anchor Mission Critical. This role blends deep technical expertise with disciplined project management to ensure scope clarity, schedule certainty, quality execution, and client confidence from project kickoff through turnover.

Responsibilities include owning commissioning scope, developing work plans and budgets,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or Construction Management
• 6–18 years delivering mission-critical infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams and client-facing engagements

Responsibilities

• Own commissioning scope, execution strategy, and contractual compliance from award through closeout
• Develop and manage commissioning work plans, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets
• Serve as the primary commissioning interface with owners, developers, EPCs, AHJs, and trade partners
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and controls commissioning teams for integrated execution
• Coordinate with stakeholders for Pre-Functional Checks, FPT, IST
• Manage issue resolution, change management, and escalation using risk protocols
• Ensure all commissioning deliverables meet quality standards and owner requirements

Skills

Project management

Commissioning

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Team leadership

Technical expertise

Education

Engineering (Mechanical)

Engineering (Electrical)

Construction Management

Tools

Commissioning platforms

Job description

The Commissioning Project Manager (Cx PM) is responsible for leading the full lifecycle delivery of mission-critical commissioning scopes across complex data center projects.

This role combines deep technical expertise with disciplined project management to ensure scope clarity, schedule certainty, quality execution, and client confidence from project kickoff through turnover. The Cx PM operates in strict alignment with the Anchor Mission Critical Playbook, leveraging standardized delivery cadence, readiness gates, and risk-based execution to drive repeatable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own commissioning scope, execution strategy, and contractual compliance from award through closeout
• Develop and manage commissioning work plans, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets
• Serve as the primary commissioning interface with owners, developers, EPCs, AHJs, and trade partners
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and controls commissioning teams for integrated execution
• Coordinate with project stakeholders in execution of Pre-Functional Checks (PFCs, including L2/L3 readiness), Functional Performance Testing (FPT), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Manage issue resolution, change management, and escalation using Anchor Mission Critical risk and issue protocols
• Ensure all commissioning deliverables meet Anchor Mission Critical Quality Standards and owner requirements

• Scope Management: Define, control, and protect commissioning scope; manage changes and avoid scope creep
• Schedule Management: Develop and maintain detailed commissioning schedules aligned with construction milestones and readiness gates
• Quality Management: Enforce disciplined execution, documentation accuracy, and readiness validation
• Cost & Earned Value Management: Track progress against budget, forecast labor burn, and understand earned value versus planned value
• Risk Management: Proactively identify technical, schedule, and execution risks and implement mitigation plans
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain clear, professional communication across owners, EPCs, vendors, and internal teams
• Reporting & Controls: Provide accurate status reporting, forecasts, and executive-level communication

• Strong understanding of electrical power distribution, redundancy, and energization sequencing
• Working knowledge of mechanical cooling systems, controls integration, and system interactions
• Ability to interpret construction documents, one-lines, control diagrams, and sequences of operation
• Familiarity and experience with commissioning platforms
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, IEEE, mission-critical best practices)

Education & Experience Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical), Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• 6-18 years of experience delivering mission-critical or high-reliability infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience managing commissioning scopes on large, complex data center or equivalent mission critical programs
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams and client-facing engagements

Preferred:

• Hyperscale or large colocation data center experience
• Prior experience as Senior Commissioning Engineer, Discipline Lead, or equivalent
• Formal project management training or certification

Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

Performance Expectations

• Deliver projects on schedule with minimal rework and clean turnover
• Achieve successful energization and IST execution without safety or quality incidents
• Maintain high client satisfaction and repeat engagement
• Lead teams effectively and contribute to team development
• Consistently apply the Anchor Mission Critical Playbook principles

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus eligibility
• Travel expenses and per diem per company policy
• Benefits eligibility per company plans

Salary Range

The base salary range for this role is:
$125,000 - $165,000+
This range reflects nominal experience of 6-18 years in mission-critical project delivery. Compensation above the stated range may be considered for exceptional experience, technical depth, or leadership capability aligned with Anchor Mission Critical's delivery model.

Anchor Mission Critical offers a performance incentive bonus plan that rewards individuals who consistently deliver high-quality outcomes and contribute to the company’s growth and operating discipline. Bonus eligibility and payout are based on a combination of individual performance, project success, and company-wide results.

Employment Status

This position is full-time and exempt. Employment is at-will, subject to applicable state and federal law.

About Anchor Mission Critical

Anchor Mission Critical is a professional services firm purpose-built to support hyperscale and high-reliability infrastructure projects. Anchor Mission Critical provides commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), QA/QC, and operational readiness services for data centers and other no-fail environments.

Anchor Mission Critical was founded to address a persistent industry challenge: as data center projects grow in scale and complexity, execution quality too often depends on heroics rather than disciplined systems. The Anchor Mission Critical Playbook establishes a standardized delivery framework built on readiness, risk prevention, and repeatable execution - allowing teams to perform at a high level without chaos.

At Anchor Mission Critical, commissioning is engaged early and treated as a leadership function, not a back-end checkbox. Our teams operate with clear delivery cadence, defined readiness gates, and transparent issue management so professionals can focus on doing the work right - first time. Anchor Mission Critical supports both technical and leadership career paths and offers the opportunity to help build durable standards, mentor teams, and grow with a firm designed for scale without bureaucracy.