Hyperscale Data Center Commissioning Lead

SLS Consultants; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Large-scale data center projects in NA

Job summary

SLS Consultants seeks a Commissioning Manager in Stillwater, OK to lead and oversee all commissioning activities from design review to operations readiness for hyperscale data center projects. The role serves as a key liaison among owners, contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, and operations stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with mission critical facilities, MEP systems, commissioning processes, integrated testing, and startup planning within complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Systems, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of commissioning, MEP, construction management, operations, or mission critical project experience.
• Experience with large-scale data center, mission critical, industrial, healthcare, or advanced technology facilities.
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning efforts for hyperscale data center construction projects.
• Manage commissioning scope, schedules, documentation, and turnover requirements.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, engineers, vendors, and facility operations teams.
• Review design documents and provide commissioning input during design and preconstruction.
• Develop and monitor commissioning plans, procedures, checklists, and testing protocols.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and life safety system commissioning activities.
• Manage equipment startup, functional performance testing, IST, and final acceptance procedures.
• Track commissioning progress against project milestones and turnover schedules.
• Lead issue resolution and drive closure of deficiencies and punch lists.
• Facilitate commissioning meetings and communicate project status to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure testing activities comply with codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Coordinate turnover documentation, O&M manuals, training programs, and final closeout.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Commissioning software

Digital turnover platforms

Job description

SLS Consultants seeks a Commissioning Manager in Stillwater, OK to lead and oversee all commissioning activities from design review to operations readiness for hyperscale data center projects. The role serves as a key liaison among owners, contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, and operations stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with mission critical facilities, MEP systems, commissioning processes, integrated testing, and startup planning within complex