Data Center Turnover & Commissioning Director

Jacobs; Las Cruces (NM); Hybrid; USD 183,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Stock purchase option

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Leader of Turnover, Startup & Commissioning for our AI Data Center portfolio. You will provide leadership, technical direction, and oversight for turnover, startup, energization, and commissioning across projects.

You’ll define system boundaries, sequencing, readiness milestones, and ensure documentation, supervising dispersed teams to deliver safe, efficient turnover and commissioning aligned with schedules and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 12+ years in turnover, startup, commissioning on data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of systems-based construction completion and commissioning processes.
• Ability to read construction drawings, P&IDs, schematics, and control docs.

Responsibilities

• Develop turnover, startup, and commissioning strategies across projects and regions.
• Lead systemization, sequencing, and readiness planning with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee construction completion, walkdowns, testing, and commissioning documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Leader of Turnover, Startup & Commissioning for our AI Data Center portfolio. You will provide leadership, technical direction, and oversight for turnover, startup, energization, and commissioning across projects.

You’ll define system boundaries, sequencing, readiness milestones, and ensure documentation, supervising dispersed teams to deliver safe, efficient turnover and commissioning aligned with schedules and client requirements.