Data Center Commissioning Project Manager - Travel Ready

FST Technical Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

FST Technical Services is seeking a Project Manager – Data Center Operations to oversee mission-critical commissioning in hyperscale environments. This role leads cross-functional teams from pre-construction to final validation with strong ownership and strategic direction.

Based in Atlanta, GA or San Jose, CA with travel and relocation offered; not Dallas-based. You will drive profitability, partner with field teams, and lead staffing to scale project delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commissioning, engineering, or mission-critical construction.
• Proven experience delivering data center projects.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and teams.
• Full L1–L5 commissioning lifecycle experience preferred.
• Hyperscale data center exposure preferred.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, commissioning processes, and system interconnectivity.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong client relationship management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning delivery from pre-construction through final validation.
• Oversee functional testing, system validation, and issue resolution.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest quality standards.
• Identify system risks, scope gaps, and performance issues early.
• Partner with field teams to drive real-time problem solving.
• Interpret contract documents to reduce risk and maximize value.
• Manage project profitability, utilization, and forecasting.
• Review invoicing and support financial reporting processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop commissioning engineers.
• Support staffing, hiring, and team scalability.
• Build accountability and consistency across project execution.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and support repeat business.
• Contribute to project pursuits, pricing, and growth strategy.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency.

Skills

Data center project mgmt

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Strategic thinking

Job description

FST Technical Services is seeking a Project Manager – Data Center Operations to oversee mission-critical commissioning in hyperscale environments. This role leads cross-functional teams from pre-construction to final validation with strong ownership and strategic direction.

Based in Atlanta, GA or San Jose, CA with travel and relocation offered; not Dallas-based. You will drive profitability, partner with field teams, and lead staffing to scale project delivery.