Senior Data Center Commissioning Lead

CUMMING GROUP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group seeks an experienced Senior Commissioning Project Manager to lead the delivery and commissioning of large-scale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects in Austin, TX.

You will oversee all phases from design review through startup, IST, and turnover, ensuring safety, on-schedule delivery, and operational reliability while coordinating a wide range of stakeholders nationwide.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management, commissioning, mission-critical facilities, data centers, or large-scale construction projects.
• Experience leading startup, commissioning, IST, and turnover for large-scale data center or mission-critical projects.
• Knowledge of NFPA, IEEE, NETA, ASHRAE, and industry commissioning best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and commissioning activities from design through construction, testing, and turnover.
• Serve as the primary client point of contact, managing project scope, schedule, budget, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate owners, engineers, contractors, vendors, utility providers, and testing firms to ensure successful project delivery.
• Review design packages, equipment submittals, system diagrams, protection studies, and commissioning requirements.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, startup procedures, functional performance tests, IST, deficiency logs, and final commissioning documentation.
• Oversee installation, startup, commissioning, and testing of critical infrastructure systems, including power distribution, backup power, controls, and related facility systems.
• Verify equipment performance, operational readiness, and compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and safety protocols.
• Manage contractor performance, procurement activities, contract administration, change management, and project reporting.
• Lead project meetings, resolve technical issues, and provide leadership throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Travel as required to support projects across the United States.

Skills

Project management

Commissioning

Data center experience

Leadership

Client-facing communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

IST (Integrated Systems Testing)

Job description

Cumming Group seeks an experienced Senior Commissioning Project Manager to lead the delivery and commissioning of large-scale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects in Austin, TX.

You will oversee all phases from design review through startup, IST, and turnover, ensuring safety, on-schedule delivery, and operational reliability while coordinating a wide range of stakeholders nationwide.