Senior Commissioning Manager - Data Centers (West) | Remote

Switch; West (MS); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Senior Manager of Commissioning - West to lead commissioning for new and upgraded critical infrastructure across Switch data centers in the western United States. You will oversee a team, coordinate with Construction, Engineering, Operations, and third-party providers to deliver reliable, mission-critical infrastructure with a focus on safety and standards compliance.

You’ll drive commissioning plans, testing protocols, and execution strategies, ensuring systems meet design

Qualifications

• Significant experience commissioning mission-critical facilities such as data centers or large electrical systems.
• Experience leading commissioning teams and coordinating third-party providers.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems used in data centers, including power distribution and cooling.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Experience managing complex technical projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety practices.
• Experience using engineering/monitoring/control platforms such as EPMS, SCADA, or BMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning process for new and upgraded critical infrastructure across Switch facilities.
• Manage and develop a commissioning team while overseeing third-party commissioning agents and contractors.
• Enforce the Switch Commissioning Readiness Standard and QC_Cx Manual across all commissioning activities.
• Coordinate commissioning work with Construction, Engineering, Operations, contractors, and facility teams.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, testing protocols, and execution strategies.
• Review electrical and mechanical systems to verify installation, functionality, and readiness before turnover.
• Interpret drawings and specs to validate commissionability of critical infrastructure.
• Partner with Procurement and equipment manufacturers to ensure equipment meets quality and performance requirements.
• Schedule commissioning activities and maintenance windows to minimize risk and disruption.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and all applicable codes and policies.
• Provide technical leadership for commissioning and operation of generators, transformers, UPS, distribution equipment, cooling systems.
• Oversee development and execution of commissioning plans, system testing, and load bank testing.
• Track progress and communicate status, risks, milestones to leadership.
• Lead programs to deliver on schedule and within budget.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce risk.
• Support Operations during commissioning, testing, and turnover.

Skills

Mission-critical commissioning

Team leadership

Electrical & mechanical systems

Drawings interpretation

Project management

Electrical safety (OSHA/NFPA 70E)

EPMS/SCADA/BMS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

EPMS

SCADA

BMS

Job description

Switch is seeking a Senior Manager of Commissioning - West to lead commissioning for new and upgraded critical infrastructure across Switch data centers in the western United States. You will oversee a team, coordinate with Construction, Engineering, Operations, and third-party providers to deliver reliable, mission-critical infrastructure with a focus on safety and standards compliance.

You’ll drive commissioning plans, testing protocols, and execution strategies, ensuring systems meet design