Senior Commissioning Program Lead (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Karma culture

Remote/hybrid work options

Generous benefits package

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 SME for commissioning standards, planning, and third-party oversight, partnering with Construction, Design, Integration, and Operations to ensure safe, on-schedule delivery. You will assess designs for commissionability, develop scopes, and oversee third-party commissioning agents while aligning testing and turnover with Switch standards

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years in mission-critical facilities such as data centers or power generation.
• Experience overseeing third-party commissioning agents or contractors.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specs, and submittals.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in data centers.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning strategy and execution across data center projects.
• Develop commissioning scopes of work and RFPs for third-party partners.
• Onboard and oversee third-party commissioning agents.
• Review schedules, test scripts, and execution plans.
• Coordinate with Construction, Design, QC, and Integration teams on turnover strategies.
• Oversee commissioning for fit-outs, retrofits, and multi-site deployments.
• Ensure work meets Switch standards and customer requirements.
• Identify risks and drive resolution before turnover.
• Review documentation and test results for accuracy.
• Mentor and share knowledge across the commissioning program.

Skills

Technical judgment

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Ownership

Multi-project management

Field readiness

Attention to detail

Education

Industry-related degree

Technical certifications

Tools

EPMS

SCADA

BMS platforms

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 SME for commissioning standards, planning, and third-party oversight, partnering with Construction, Design, Integration, and Operations to ensure safe, on-schedule delivery. You will assess designs for commissionability, develop scopes, and oversee third-party commissioning agents while aligning testing and turnover with Switch standards