Director, Mission-Critical Data Center Commissioning

Henderson Engineers; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Hours

Casual Dress Code

Paid Volunteer Time

Paid Parental Leave

Health and Wellness Initiatives

Clear Career Path Options

Job summary

Henderson Building Solutions seeks a Director Mission Critical Commissioning to lead and grow our data center commissioning practice. You will supervise commissioning engineers across levels 1–5, develop testing standards, pricing, and client relationships while driving backlog and on-time delivery.

This hands-on leadership role requires deep technical expertise, business development acumen, willingness to travel, and alignment with Henderson Building Solutions culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience required, including a minimum of five (5) years leadership/management experience.
• History of building strong teams to improve the client experience and drive business results.
• Proven track record in engaging with clients and maintaining effective relationships over time.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve measurable results based on client satisfaction.
• Demonstrated understanding and participation in professional networks in the AEC industry.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all operational areas of commissioning within the mission critical business unit through direct supervision of commissioning personnel for project execution and is accountable for meeting company quality standards across individual purview.
• Assists leadership to procure opportunities that align with the mission critical commissioning strategy.
• Leads communication and collaboration across the mission critical commissioning practice to ensure consistency across projects.
• Assesses and coordinates staffing and resource needs for mission critical commissioning in collaboration with leadership.
• Implements process changes in alignment with company strategies and processes to improve client experience.
• Strategizes the technical needs of the commissioning practice to develop and implement appropriate tools, processes and procedures.
• Develops the annual budget for mission critical commissioning, tracks revenue margins and conducts budget reviews to maximize profits.
• Evaluates the team's financial performance and provides reports to leadership.
• Oversees effective management of employee relations and personnel matters within the team.
• Collaborates with leadership to foster an engaged employee culture and lead company-wide events and initiatives.
• Partners with regional directors to identify opportunities and gaps in employee development and respond with action.
• Maintains a national-level knowledge of commissioning trends to inform project pursuits.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Client relations

Team building

Data center commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Henderson Building Solutions seeks a Director Mission Critical Commissioning to lead and grow our data center commissioning practice. You will supervise commissioning engineers across levels 1–5, develop testing standards, pricing, and client relationships while driving backlog and on-time delivery.

This hands-on leadership role requires deep technical expertise, business development acumen, willingness to travel, and alignment with Henderson Building Solutions culture.