Senior Data Center Commissioning Program Lead

Switch; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Sr. Commissioning Program Manager to lead commissioning strategy and execution across data center projects in the region.

You will be the SME for commissioning standards, execution planning, and third-party oversight, partnering with Construction, Design, and Operations to ensure systems are tested, validated, and delivered safely and on schedule. The role emphasizes program ownership, cross-functional influence, and technical leadership without direct management

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mission-critical facilities such as data centers.
• Experience commissioning, design, construction, or operations of critical infrastructure.
• Experience overseeing third-party contractors or commissioning agents.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and submittals.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems used in data centers.
• Familiarity with EPMS, SCADA, or BMS platforms.
• Knowledge of regional building codes and safety standards.
• Ability to travel locally, domestically, and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Assess commissioning strategies and scopes for data center projects.
• Develop commissioning scopes of work and RFPs for third-party commissioning partners.
• Support onboarding and oversight of third-party commissioning agents.
• Review commissioning schedules, test scripts, and execution plans.
• Partner with Construction, Design, QC, and Integration teams to align testing and turnover strategies.
• Oversee commissioning activities for fit-outs, retrofits, and multi-site deployments.
• Ensure commissioning work meets Switch program standards and customer requirements.
• Identify commissioning risks and drive resolution before system turnover.
• Review commissioning documentation, reporting, and test results for accuracy.
• Support knowledge sharing and mentoring in the commissioning program.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

Technical judgment

Communication

Lead through influence

Project ownership

Multi-project management

Education

Industry-related degree or certifications

Tools

EPMS

SCADA

BMS

Job description

Switch is seeking a Sr. Commissioning Program Manager to lead commissioning strategy and execution across data center projects in the region.

You will be the SME for commissioning standards, execution planning, and third-party oversight, partnering with Construction, Design, and Operations to ensure systems are tested, validated, and delivered safely and on schedule. The role emphasizes program ownership, cross-functional influence, and technical leadership without direct management