Senior Data Center Commissioning Manager (Travel-Heavy)

Gray; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Construction is seeking a Sr. Commissioning Manager - Data Center Market to lead site commissioning, set scope, budgets, and schedules. The role demands extensive CxAlloy expertise, database management, and staff mentorship on challenging data center projects.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in commissioning/project management, with travel 100% and strong owner/vendor relationship skills. Compensation reflects market range and project complexity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced experience with CxAlloy and scheduling applications.
• Willingness to travel 100% of the time.
• Six years of commissioning and/or project management experience.
• Two years managing all commissioning disciplines and scope development.
• Three years setting up CxAlloy Commissioning databases and developing plans for multiple projects.
• Ability to mentor staff and build relationships with owners, peers, vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Site Commissioning team and provide training for career development.
• Establish commissioning scope, resources, timelines, and budgets with executives.
• Review subcontractor scope to ensure adequate commissioning coverage.
• Train site teams and trade partners in the CxAlloy database.
• Assist in reviewing and approving commissioning plans.
• Manage commissioning databases, access permissions, and equipment lists.
• Perform audits and generate status reports for disciplines.
• Ensure equipment and systems meet specifications and client needs.
• Lead onsite commissioning meetings and develop commissioning schedules.
• Coordinate startup reports, test reports, IOMs, and spare parts lists.
• Understand cost and fee impacts of design/construction changes on commissioning.

Skills

Microsoft Office

CxAlloy

Scheduling software

Travel 100%

Project management

Commissioning

Commissioning databases

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CxAlloy

Job description

Gray Construction is seeking a Sr. Commissioning Manager - Data Center Market to lead site commissioning, set scope, budgets, and schedules. The role demands extensive CxAlloy expertise, database management, and staff mentorship on challenging data center projects.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in commissioning/project management, with travel 100% and strong owner/vendor relationship skills. Compensation reflects market range and project complexity.