Senior Commissioning Lead - Data Center & Building Systems

Batchelor & Kimball; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Batchelor & Kimball in the United States is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead the full lifecycle of commissioning for new construction and retrofit projects. You will ensure building systems meet contractual requirements and perform in line with OPR, coordinating with QC and master schedules.

The role requires deep mechanical knowledge, at least 10 years in commissioning or related fields, and experience with data-center environments.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, construction methods, materials, installation practices, and tolerances.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE commissioning processes; certification is preferred.
• Working knowledge of building automation and management systems (BAS/BMS), including environmental controls.
• Ability to interpret contracts, drawings, specifications, system schematics, sequences of operation, and MEP scopes of work.
• Proven ability to align commissioning activities with project schedules and contractual requirements.
• Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with architects, engineers, trade contractors, and operations teams to enhance collaboration, improve delivery efficiency, and ensure compliance.
• Implement and enforce processes and procedures that support project timelines, contractual obligations, and overall project quality.
• Partner with Mechanical QC and MEP teams to ensure completion of checklists, engineering documentation, and commissioning tasks in accordance with approved plans and testing protocols.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of key project milestones, contractual commitments (client, GC, and subcontractors), and third-party commissioning requirements.
• Manage execution of commissioning plans in alignment with contractual turnover requirements.
• Identify and allocate required on-site resources, including subcontractors, vendors, commissioning agents, and internal staff, to meet schedule objectives.
• Develop, update, and integrate startup and commissioning schedules into the overall project schedule, accounting for testing, cleaning, inspections, and commissioning agent activities.
• Coordinate with OFCI equipment vendors to support efficient installations and provide feedback to the client and QC leadership.
• Ensure vendor compliance with quality control requirements by verifying documentation, checklists, and field readiness prior to system startup and energization.
• Establish quality checkpoints to confirm installation integrity and documentation completeness before progressing to subsequent commissioning phases.
• Participate in and contribute to startup and commissioning meetings, including communicating updates to commissioning plans and schedules.
• Support the development and refinement of project-specific commissioning plans.
• Assist in building and maintaining equipment databases to ensure consistency in equipment data, naming conventions, and inspection/test documentation.
• Maintain a strong understanding of project contract documents, including drawings, specifications, codes, and agreements.
• Support pre-installation meetings with subcontractors and vendors, clearly communicating scope, expectations, and contractual requirements.
• Develop and manage punch list prevention strategies, tracking and resolving commissioning-related deficiencies.
• Assist with onboarding and training of project staff, subcontractors, and vendors on quality and commissioning processes.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Mechanical systems

Construction methods

ASHRAE commissioning

BAS/BMS

Contract interpretation

Project scheduling

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Equivalent experience considered

Job description

Batchelor & Kimball in the United States is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead the full lifecycle of commissioning for new construction and retrofit projects. You will ensure building systems meet contractual requirements and perform in line with OPR, coordinating with QC and master schedules.

The role requires deep mechanical knowledge, at least 10 years in commissioning or related fields, and experience with data-center environments.