Senior Commissioning Lead, Data Center & MEP

Actalent; Haskell (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem provided

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities from planning through turnover and closeout on commercial and industrial projects in Texas. You will ensure schedules, quality, and contractual requirements are met, coordinating with engineers, vendors, and operations teams onsite in Haskell.

The role requires a strong track record in HVAC commissioning, performance verification, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction, commissioning, or project delivery.
• 5+ years hands-on commissioning experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC/mechanical systems, startup, testing, and verification.
• Experience on commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and MEP scopes.
• Working knowledge of BAS/BMS and controls systems.
• Experience managing commissioning schedules and project milestones.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities from planning through turnover and closeout.
• Develop and manage commissioning schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, commissioning agents, and operations personnel.
• Execute commissioning plans and ensure compliance with testing, quality, and turnover requirements.
• Review project documents, submittals, system schematics, and sequences of operation.
• Track commissioning progress, deficiencies, punch list items, and corrective actions.
• Facilitate startup, commissioning, and quality meetings while providing project updates.
• Verify field readiness, checklists, and documentation before startup and energization.
• Maintain testing records, equipment databases, and turnover documentation.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, engineers, and vendors.

Skills

10+ years experience in construction/“

5+ years hands-on commissioning

HVAC/mechanical systems knowledge

Reading drawings/specifications/MEP

BAS/BMS and controls systems

Scheduling commissioning milestones

Strong communication/interpersonal

Travel readiness

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Construction Management or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Actalent is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities from planning through turnover and closeout on commercial and industrial projects in Texas. You will ensure schedules, quality, and contractual requirements are met, coordinating with engineers, vendors, and operations teams onsite in Haskell.

The role requires a strong track record in HVAC commissioning, performance verification, and the ability to travel as needed.