Senior Commissioning Manager / Campus Lead – Data Centers

Thor; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Thor is seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning across a large-scale data center campus in Arkansas. Hybrid work options are available.

This senior role sits above individual Commissioning Managers and coordinates across multiple buildings and workstreams to ensure delivery meets schedules, specifications, and client expectations. You will manage commissioning levels L1-L5, IST, and critical MEP systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling, BMS, EPMS), guiding

Qualifications

• Extensive experience commissioning large-scale data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Senior leadership experience overseeing multiple CXMs and campus-wide delivery.
• Strong knowledge of data-center electrical/ mechanical systems and IST.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate commissioning activities across a multi-building data center campus.
• Provide direction and support to Commissioning Managers, engineers, technicians, and subcontractors.
• Oversee commissioning schedules, resource allocation, and key project milestones.
• Coordinate commissioning of critical MEP infrastructure including UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling, BMS, and EPMS.
• Oversee progression through L1-L5 and IST, reporting progress and risks to the Area Lead.
• Collaborate with construction teams, OEMs, commissioning agents, and client representatives.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and programme constraints; ensure safety and handover requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Project coordination

Data center commissioning

Job description

Senior Commissioning Manager / Campus Lead – Data Centers

Location: Arkansas, USA - hybrid available

Base Salary: $185-$225k per annum

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced data center commissioning professional to lead commissioning delivery across a large-scale campus in Arkansas.

This is a senior leadership position sitting above individual Commissioning Managers (CXMs) and below the Area Lead. The role will coordinate commissioning activities across multiple buildings and workstreams, ensuring delivery meets project schedules, technical specifications, quality standards, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate commissioning activities across a multi-building data center campus.
• Provide direction and support to Commissioning Managers, engineers, technicians, and specialist subcontractors.
• Oversee commissioning schedules, resource allocation, system readiness, and key project milestones.
• Coordinate commissioning of critical MEP infrastructure, including UPS systems, generators, switchgear, cooling, BMS, and EPMS.
• Oversee progression through commissioning levels L1-L5 and integrated systems testing (IST).
• Work closely with construction teams, MEP contractors, OEMs, commissioning agents, and client representatives.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, commissioning risks, and programme constraints.
• Report progress, outstanding issues, and delivery risks to the Area Lead.
• Ensure quality, safety, documentation, and handover requirements are met.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive experience commissioning large-scale data centers or other mission-critical facilities.
• Previous experience as a Senior Commissioning Manager, Lead CXM, Campus Lead, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple commissioning teams, buildings, or workstreams.
• Strong understanding of critical electrical and mechanical systems within data centers.
• Knowledge of commissioning levels L1-L5, functional testing, and IST.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.