Senior Commissioning Engineer - Critical Facilities

Design Hire LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead commissioning from initial construction through final turnover for mission-critical facilities. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, develop testing plans, and ensure systems perform to spec.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, project leadership, and the ability to manage complex schedules and milestones in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years leading commissioning in mission-critical facilities such as datacenters or critical infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple priorities in fast-paced construction environments.
• Understanding of construction sequencing, equipment startup, and turnover processes.
• Experience identifying issues, coordinating corrective actions, and resolving deficiencies.
• Strong communication with clients, subs, engineers, vendors, and leadership.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage milestones and maintain commissioning records for closeout.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for mission-critical facilities, coordinating Level 1–5 testing.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, tests, and procedures with stakeholders.
• Oversee integration and testing of MEP, building management, power, access control, and CCTV systems.
• Manage schedules, cost forecasts, progress tracking, and schedule analysis.
• Review drawings and specs to ensure compliance with NETA and project requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Commissioning coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Construction sequencing

Issue identification

Client communication

Documentation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Managing milestones

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Design Hire is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead commissioning from initial construction through final turnover for mission-critical facilities. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, develop testing plans, and ensure systems perform to spec.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, project leadership, and the ability to manage complex schedules and milestones in a fast-paced construction environment.