Director of Commissioning & Handover - DataCenter Ops

Big Watt Digital, LLC; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Watt Digital is seeking a Director of Commissioning & Handover to bridge construction and live facility operations in Austin, TX. You will own the entire transition pipeline, drive gate reviews, and ensure 100% operational readiness with fully ingested digital assets before go-live.

You will lead commissioning across HV distribution, cooling, and automation, coordinating with contractors, OEMs, and 24/7 operations to deliver defect-free handovers. This role is on-site in Austin.

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading commissioning for large-scale facilities such as data centers.
• Deep fluency across HV electrical distribution, cooling, BMS/EPMS, and fire life safety systems.
• Proven ability to align engineering, construction, vendors and 24/7 operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Level 1–5 commissioning oversight for critical facilities assets.
• Establish and manage rigorous gate reviews before handover to live operations.
• Ensure asset data, baselines and spare parts map into EAM/CMMS prior to handover.
• Manage punch-lists and defect resolution with OEMs and contractors.
• Oversee tenant fit-out handover protocols and customer delivery specs.

Skills

CxA leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Data center ops know-how

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Building Services

CxA/PMP/PE credentials preferred

Job description

Big Watt Digital is seeking a Director of Commissioning & Handover to bridge construction and live facility operations in Austin, TX. You will own the entire transition pipeline, drive gate reviews, and ensure 100% operational readiness with fully ingested digital assets before go-live.

You will lead commissioning across HV distribution, cooling, and automation, coordinating with contractors, OEMs, and 24/7 operations to deliver defect-free handovers. This role is on-site in Austin.