Remote Data Center Commissioning Leader

Gilbane Building Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 98,880 - 211,970; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Retirement plan

Gilbane University training

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company is seeking a Commissioning Manager - Data Center to oversee the commissioning process for critical data center systems from design reviews through final testing and handover.

Requires 10–12 years in data center commissioning and a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; you will coordinate teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure safety and performance standards. Remote-friendly nationwide role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of data center systems including power distribution, cooling and IT equipment.
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets, change orders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manages all stages of commissioning process from planning and design reviews to final testing and handover.
• Creates commissioning plans, schedules, test procedures and verification checklists.
• Ensures facility and systems meet design specs, health/safety standards, and performance requirements.
• Acts as main point of contact, coordinating between teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Prepares and manages documentation including inspection reports, test results, and final certificates.
• Performs tests (functional, site acceptance) to verify system performance.
• Trains direct reports on processes and completes daily tasks.
• Manages workload and performance of direct reports to align with company standards.
• Fosters a positive, inclusive work environment and communicates strategy to the team.

Skills

Data center systems knowledge

Schedule & budget management

Stakeholder communication

Issue resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

10-12 years data center commissioning experience

Job description

Gilbane Building Company is seeking a Commissioning Manager - Data Center to oversee the commissioning process for critical data center systems from design reviews through final testing and handover.

Requires 10–12 years in data center commissioning and a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; you will coordinate teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure safety and performance standards. Remote-friendly nationwide role with competitive benefits.