Senior Commissioning Superintendent

SST Direct; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO policy

Job summary

SST Direct seeks a Senior Commissioning Superintendent to lead on-site commissioning for hyperscale data center projects (100MW+), owning the full program from mobilization through IST and owner acceptance. You will align trades, agents, engineers, and client reps to ensure high-availability facilities are delivered on time and to spec.

The role requires deep mechanical expertise, hands-on electrical/controls knowledge, and a proven record managing complex, live-environment projects with a

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of field commissioning and supervision on hyperscale data centers
• Experience leading large-scale commissioning programs from mobilization to owner acceptance
• Expert in mechanical systems commissioning (chillers, pumps, HVAC) in live data centers
• Hands-on knowledge of switchgear, UPS, gensets, BMS/EPMS to lead MEP commissioning
• Experience on owner's rep or client side preferred
• Proven IST and pre-functional testing leadership
• Ability to present status and risk to clients and stakeholders
• Knowledge of electrical safety and OSHA in critical environments
• Proficient in project planning and scheduling tools

Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle commissioning execution for mechanical, electrical, and controls on hyperscale data center projects.
• Coordinate with trade contractors, commissioning agents, engineers, and client representatives to execute the plan.
• Lead pre-functional, functional performance, and IST testing and ensure owner acceptance.
• Drive accountability and manage risk through effective on-site leadership and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Leadership

Client/stakeholder communication

Six-week look-ahead scheduling

High-consequence project management

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Cross-discipline coordination

MS Office / PM platforms

Tools

Scheduling software

Takt boards/zone maps

MS Office Suite

Project management platforms

Job description

DIRECT HIRE: The Senior Commissioning Superintendent is a senior field leader responsible for driving the full-lifecycle commissioning execution of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems on hyperscale data center projects (100MW+). With deep expertise in mission-critical mechanical infrastructure - including chillers, dry coolers, fan coil units, pumps, and HVAC systems - this role owns the field commissioning program from pre-functional testing through Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and owner acceptance. Operating with the authority and credibility of an experienced owner's-side professional, the Sr. Superintendent serves as the on-site commissioning leader, aligning trade contractors, commissioning agents, engineers, and client representatives around a single, accountable execution plan. This role is critical to delivering fully operational, high-availability facilities on schedule and to the highest quality standard.

Location: Buffalo, TX.

Per Diem: Paid per working day at GSA rate for site city, travel to/from site at start/end of project also covered

Pay Range: $150K - $250K (Competitive total compensation package (cash + equity)

• Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms

Required Experience/Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of progressive field commissioning and supervision experience, with a demonstrated focus on hyperscale mission-critical data center infrastructure (100MW+)
• Current or recent Superintendent title with proven ownership of large-scale commissioning programs from mobilization through owner acceptance
• Deep mechanical expertise in the commissioning of chillers, dry coolers, fan coil units, pumps, cooling towers, and HVAC systems in redundant, live-environment data center facilities
• Hands-on working knowledge of electrical and controls systems - including switchgear, UPS, generators, BMS, and EPMS - sufficient to lead integrated MEP commissioning activities and cross-discipline coordination
• Prior experience on the owner's rep or client side, providing a distinct ability to anticipate owner expectations, interpret acceptance criteria, and align field execution with client priorities
• Proven track record leading pre-functional testing, functional performance testing, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) on complex, high-availability facilities
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-stakes client and stakeholder meetings, present commissioning status and risk with confidence, and drive accountability across all project participants
• Expert command of six-week look-ahead scheduling, constraint management, and visual planning tools including takt boards and zone maps
• In-depth knowledge of MEP construction methods, commissioning specifications, and data center delivery standards applied to large-scale, live-environment projects
• Strong proficiency in scheduling software and the ability to apply logic-driven planning to complex, multi-discipline commissioning sequences
• Thorough understanding of electrical safety, OSHA regulations, and energized work procedures in mission-critical environments
• Proven conflict-resolution, problem-solving, and professional judgment skills in fast-paced, high-consequence project environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management/operational platforms