Senior Commissioning Lead, Data Center Programs

Switch; Cartersville (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote opportunities

Career growth

Generous benefits

Job summary

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

You will serve as the subject matter expert for commissioning standards, planning, and third-party oversight, coordinating with Construction, Design, Integration, and Operations to ensure safe, on-schedule delivery. You’ll develop scopes of work, review test plans, manage cross-functional teams, and travel as required to site locations domestically and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mission-critical facilities (data centers, substations, or power generation).
• Experience in commissioning, design, construction, or operations of critical infrastructure.
• Experience overseeing third-party contractors or commissioning agents.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, and submittals.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems used in data centers.
• Familiarity with EPMS, SCADA, or BMS platforms.
• Knowledge of regional building codes and safety standards.
• Ability to travel locally, domestically, and internationally.

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.

Skills

Mission-critical facilities

Commissioning

Contractor oversight

Field validation

Reading drawings

Travel

Education

Industry degree

Technical certifications

Tools

EPMS

SCADA

BMS

Job description

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

You will serve as the subject matter expert for commissioning standards, planning, and third-party oversight, coordinating with Construction, Design, Integration, and Operations to ensure safe, on-schedule delivery. You’ll develop scopes of work, review test plans, manage cross-functional teams, and travel as required to site locations domestically and