Data Center Start-Up & Commissioning Lead

Kiewit; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial District is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and handover for complex facilities. You will define the commissioning framework and direct staff across key functions to meet safety, quality, value and schedule goals.

The role requires authoritative technical knowledge, extensive operational experience, and the ability to balance intuition with analysis to drive project strategy and options.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning and construction management within industrial projects.
• Strong leadership and team coaching capabilities across multiple functions.
• Solid understanding of QA/QC processes and commissioning standards (L0–L5).
• Ability to coordinate with architects, engineers, trade partners and owners.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% and manage resources across locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage site-specific end-to-end Commissioning activities during Level 1 through Level 5 for new or retrofit facilities.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with architects, engineers, trade partners and operations teams to ensure compliant project delivery.
• Implement policies to support project schedule, contractual obligations and Commissioning outcomes.
• Coordinate with QC and MEP teams to ensure checklists, docs and commissioning scripts are followed.
• Facilitate Start-up and Commissioning meetings to communicate QC Plan and schedule updates.

Skills

Multi-project management

Leadership / coaching

QA/QC knowledge

Client/GC coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or related discipline

10 to 15 years of equivalent field experience

Job description

Kiewit Industrial District is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and handover for complex facilities. You will define the commissioning framework and direct staff across key functions to meet safety, quality, value and schedule goals.

The role requires authoritative technical knowledge, extensive operational experience, and the ability to balance intuition with analysis to drive project strategy and options.