Electrical Commissioning Manager – Data Center Construction

Just Construction Recruitment; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Construction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Manager for data center construction in Virginia, USA. The selected candidate will lead commissioning activities on hyperscale projects, ensuring all systems meet design specifications and safety standards.

The ideal applicant has 3–7+ years of experience in the industry and a strong understanding of electrical infrastructure, project management, and communication skills. This is a critical role requiring travel and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years’ experience in electrical commissioning within mission critical or large-scale commercial environments.
• Strong understanding of data center electrical infrastructure including UPS and generators.
• Experience with commissioning processes and integrated systems testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end electrical commissioning activities on hyperscale data center projects.
• Manage commissioning plans for MV/LV distribution systems and UPS.
• Coordinate with construction teams, design consultants, and client commissioning agents.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Data center infrastructure

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Electrical Commissioning Manager – Data Center Construction

About the Client

A leading mission critical construction and electrical contractor delivering large-scale hyperscale data center projects is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Manager. The organization specializes in complex, high-density environments where reliability, redundancy, and uptime are critical.

About the Role

• Leading end-to-end electrical commissioning activities on hyperscale data center projects
• Managing commissioning plans for MV/LV distribution systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, and PDUs
• Coordinating with construction teams, design consultants, and client commissioning agents
• Developing commissioning scripts, procedures, and testing protocols (Cx Level 1–5)
• Overseeing energization, startup, and integrated systems testing
• Ensuring all electrical systems meet design intent, specifications, and reliability standards
• Managing FATs, SATs, and functional performance testing
• Tracking commissioning progress, issues, and closeout documentation
• Coordinating outage planning and energization sequencing
• Enforcing safety protocols during high-risk electrical commissioning activities
• Leading commissioning meetings and reporting progress to stakeholders
• Supporting turnover and final handover documentation

About the Candidate

• 3–7+ years’ experience in electrical commissioning within mission critical or large-scale commercial environments
• Strong understanding of data center electrical infrastructure (UPS, generators, MV systems, switchgear)
• Experience with commissioning processes (Cx Level 1–5) and integrated systems testing
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and sequence of operations
• Strong knowledge of NFPA, NEC, and relevant electrical safety standards
• Experience coordinating with general contractors, vendors, and equipment manufacturers
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in live environments
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage complex commissioning schedules and documentation
• Willingness to travel and work in active construction environments