Data Center Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Blue Signal Search; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Cutting-edge projects

Commissioning ownership

Professional advancement

Learning programs

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Project Manager to lead commissioning activities for data center developments on-site in Lubbock, TX. You will oversee startup, testing, validation, and owner turnover of complex mechanical systems, ensuring reliability and performance.

The role requires seven or more years in mechanical commissioning, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and a background in mission-critical facilities; you will coordinate with electrical, controls, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering or construction-related field.
• Minimum seven years in mechanical commissioning, HVAC construction, mechanical PM, or mission-critical facilities.
• At least three years leading commissioning projects or multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with data center projects or highly regulated mission-critical facilities (hospitals, semiconductor or pharma).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical commissioning activities from design review to owner turnover.
• Develop commissioning plans, schedules, docs, issue logs, and reporting with construction/engineering teams.
• Oversee testing and performance verification of chillers, cooling towers, chilled water, pumps, AHUs, CRAC/CRAH, and controls.
• Coordinate FAT/SAT, startup activities, and commissioning milestones with vendors and stakeholders.
• Ensure installation quality, TAB procedures, and compliance with standards and owner requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical/controls/construction to resolve issues and maintain schedules.
• Serve as client-facing commissioning lead, communicating status and delivering documentation.
• Promote safety culture on active construction sites and ensure protocols are followed.
• Support closeout with commissioning documentation, training coordination, and turnover packages.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Organization

Client management

Testing & validation

Scheduling

Documentation

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Project Manager to lead commissioning activities for data center developments on-site in Lubbock, TX. You will oversee startup, testing, validation, and owner turnover of complex mechanical systems, ensuring reliability and performance.

The role requires seven or more years in mechanical commissioning, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and a background in mission-critical facilities; you will coordinate with electrical, controls, and