Lead Commissioning Manager - Mission-Critical Data Centers

Snipebridge; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SNIPEBRIDGE is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead the structured verification of mission-critical systems from design review through startup, functional testing, and turnover for a fast-moving data center project. You will connect design intent with field execution, operations readiness, and reliable facility performance, coordinating with owners, designers, contractors, vendors, and operations teams.

Travel will be regular and required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years in commissioning, startup, testing, or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution, backup power, cooling, and controls.
• Experience creating functional test procedures for integrated systems.
• BCxP, CxA, CCP, PE, or similar credentials preferred.
• Excellent technical writing, leadership, and client communication skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage commissioning plans, scopes, schedules, scripts, checklists, and issue logs
• Review design documents, sequences of operation, and controls narratives for testability
• Coordinate factory testing, installation verification, startup, and integrated systems testing
• Lead commissioning meetings and align owners, designers, contractors, vendors, and operations teams
• Verify critical electrical, mechanical, life-safety, and monitoring systems against project requirements
• Document deficiencies, drive corrective action, and maintain evidence of closure
• Support training, operating-procedure development, seasonal testing, and final turnover
• Promote safe testing practices in energized and operational environments

Skills

Technical writing

Leadership

Issue management

Client communication

Electrical distribution knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

SNIPEBRIDGE is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead the structured verification of mission-critical systems from design review through startup, functional testing, and turnover for a fast-moving data center project. You will connect design intent with field execution, operations readiness, and reliable facility performance, coordinating with owners, designers, contractors, vendors, and operations teams.

Travel will be regular and required.