Remote Senior Data Center Commissioning Program Lead

Switch; Sparks (NV); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Remote opportunities

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Sr. Commissioning Program Manager to lead commissioning strategy and execution across data center projects.

You will serve as the SME for commissioning standards, planning, and third-party oversight, collaborating with Construction, Design, Integration, and Operations teams to ensure safe, tested, and on-schedule turnovers. You will manage commissioning scopes, onboarding of third-party agents, review schedules and test plans, and drive risk mitigation across multi-site

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mission-critical facilities such as data centers, substations, or power generation.
• Experience overseeing third-party contractors or commissioning agents.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and submittals.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems used in data centers.
• Knowledge of regional building codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess new data center designs for commissionability and operational risk.
• Develop commissioning scopes of work and RFPs for third-party commissioning partners.
• Support onboarding and oversight of third-party commissioning agents.
• Review commissioning schedules, test scripts, and execution plans.
• Partner with Construction, Design, QC, and Integration teams to align testing and turnover strategies.
• Oversee commissioning activities for fit-outs, retrofits, and multi-site deployments.
• Ensure commissioning work meets Switch program standards and customer requirements.
• Identify commissioning risks and drive resolution before system turnover.
• Review commissioning documentation, reporting, and test results for accuracy.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

Technical judgment

Clear communication

Cross-functional leadership

Timelines & quality

Project management

Field work readiness

Attention to detail

Education

Industry-related degree or technical certifications

Tools

EPMS

SCADA

BMS

Job description

Switch is seeking a Sr. Commissioning Program Manager to lead commissioning strategy and execution across data center projects.

You will serve as the SME for commissioning standards, planning, and third-party oversight, collaborating with Construction, Design, Integration, and Operations teams to ensure safe, tested, and on-schedule turnovers. You will manage commissioning scopes, onboarding of third-party agents, review schedules and test plans, and drive risk mitigation across multi-site