Director, Data Center Commissioning & Delivery

Walbridge; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

L5 Mission Critical is seeking a Director of Commissioning to lead a cross-functional team responsible for safe, efficient commissioning across a portfolio of data center projects in North America. You will oversee talent acquisition, commissioning execution, quality, safety, budget, and client satisfaction, reporting to the VP of Commissioning.

You will mentor Commissioning Project Managers and Engineers, establish internal standards, and drive financial performance while interfacing with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent technical experience.
• 10+ years of continuous experience in mission critical / data center commissioning in US/Canada; 5+ years leading multi-site teams.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning guidelines and principles; ASHRAE Guideline 0.
• Experience leading commissioning in data center projects >25MW with liquid cooling is desired.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, labor planning and cost control.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and executives.

Responsibilities

• Own commissioning group performance across a portfolio of clients and projects, including execution, budget, schedule, safety and KPIs.
• Lead commissioning services proposal development in response to RFPs and qualifications.
• Lead hiring, onboarding and training programs for the commissioning group.
• Lead and manage Commissioning Project Managers and Engineers; mentor teams.
• Develop internal commissioning program standards, processes, and templates.
• Monitor and report financial performance; provide health updates to leadership.
• Interface with client leadership and foster strong relationships.
• Support business development through conferences, publications, and industry presence.
• Travel to sites 25–30% as needed to interface with teams and stakeholders.

Skills

ASHRAE Guideline 0

Leadership across sites

Budget management

Communication skills

Cx platforms

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

PE or PMP is a plus

Tools

Cx Alloy

BIM360

Facility Grid

Job description

L5 Mission Critical is seeking a Director of Commissioning to lead a cross-functional team responsible for safe, efficient commissioning across a portfolio of data center projects in North America. You will oversee talent acquisition, commissioning execution, quality, safety, budget, and client satisfaction, reporting to the VP of Commissioning.

You will mentor Commissioning Project Managers and Engineers, establish internal standards, and drive financial performance while interfacing with