Senior Commissioning Lead for Mission Critical Data Centers

SLS Consultants LLC; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

SLS Consultants LLC is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead and oversee all commissioning activities from design review through turnover and operations readiness for hyperscale data center projects. You will serve as a key liaison among owners, contractors, design teams, and operations stakeholders to ensure all mission critical systems are installed, tested, and commissioned per requirements.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with mission critical facilities, MEP systems,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Systems, or related technical discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of commissioning, MEP, construction management, operations, or mission critical project experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale data center, mission critical, industrial, healthcare, or advanced technology facilities.
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies and industry best practices.
• Experience with mechanical systems including chillers, cooling plants, CRAH/CRAC units, HVAC controls, and hydronic systems.
• Experience with electrical systems including switchgear, UPS systems, generators, transformers, and medium voltage distribution.
• Familiarity with integrated systems testing (IST) and operational readiness requirements.
• Ability to evaluate technical specifications, shop drawings, startup reports, and testing documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning efforts for hyperscale data center construction projects.
• Manage commissioning scope, schedules, documentation, and turnover requirements.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, engineers, vendors, and facility operations teams throughout all project phases.
• Review design documents and provide commissioning input during design and preconstruction.
• Develop and monitor commissioning plans, procedures, checklists, and testing protocols.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and life safety system commissioning activities.
• Manage equipment startup, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and final acceptance procedures.
• Track commissioning progress against project milestones and turnover schedules.
• Lead issue resolution efforts and drive closure of deficiencies, punch list items, and commissioning observations.
• Facilitate commissioning meetings and communicate project status to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure all testing activities comply with applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and operational expectations.
• Coordinate turnover documentation, O&M manuals, training programs, and final project closeout deliverables.
• Support project risk management efforts related to commissioning and startup activities.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to commissioning engineers, commissioning agents, and project teams.

Skills

Commissioning Experience

Data Center

Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

IST software

Project management tools

Job description

SLS Consultants LLC is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead and oversee all commissioning activities from design review through turnover and operations readiness for hyperscale data center projects. You will serve as a key liaison among owners, contractors, design teams, and operations stakeholders to ensure all mission critical systems are installed, tested, and commissioned per requirements.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with mission critical facilities, MEP systems,