Mission-Critical Data Center Commissioning Lead

Viridan Group; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridan Group seeks an experienced Project Commissioning Lead to drive commissioning activities for a large-scale data center EPC/design-build project. You will lead commissioning from design and procurement through construction, start-up, IST and final handover.

This role requires managing mechanical, electrical and BAS commissioning teams, coordinating with construction, engineering, quality, HSE and client, and ensuring readiness, testing and timely handover.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commissioning/start-up experience on complex EPC or design-build projects.
• 5+ years leading multidisciplinary commissioning teams.
• Proven data center / mission-critical experience, including electrical, mechanical and integrated systems testing.
• Strong understanding of Levels 1–5 commissioning, systems completion and turnover.
• Engineering degree preferred; equivalent commissioning experience considered.
• Strong leadership, client communication and technical problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to relocate to and remain on-site for extended project periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning from design and procurement through construction, start-up, IST and final handover.
• Manage Mechanical, Electrical and BAS commissioning teams, vendors and subcontractors.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, schedules and Levels 1–5 turnover strategies.
• Lead readiness reviews, functional testing, integrated systems testing and issue resolution.
• Coordinate closely with Construction, Engineering, Quality, HSE and the client.
• Track commissioning progress, deficiencies, risks and handover readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Technical problem-solving

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Viridan Group seeks an experienced Project Commissioning Lead to drive commissioning activities for a large-scale data center EPC/design-build project. You will lead commissioning from design and procurement through construction, start-up, IST and final handover.

This role requires managing mechanical, electrical and BAS commissioning teams, coordinating with construction, engineering, quality, HSE and client, and ensuring readiness, testing and timely handover.