Senior Data Center Commissioning Program Lead (Remote)

Switch; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote opportunities

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Sr Commissioning Program Manager to lead commissioning strategy across data center projects. You will serve as the SME for commissioning standards, execution planning, and third-party oversight to ensure systems are tested and delivered safely and on schedule.

This role requires strong cross-functional influence, technical leadership, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects in dynamic environments. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in mission critical facilities such as data centers, substations or power generation.
• Experience in 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.
• Preferred industry degree or technical certifications.
• Experience delivering fast-track design-build projects or major infrastructure upgrades.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak project periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Comfortable working near live electrical and mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assess new data center designs for commissionability and operational risk.
• 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.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Technical judgment

Field validation

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

EPMS

Job description

Switch is seeking a Sr Commissioning Program Manager to lead commissioning strategy across data center projects. You will serve as the SME for commissioning standards, execution planning, and third-party oversight to ensure systems are tested and delivered safely and on schedule.

This role requires strong cross-functional influence, technical leadership, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects in dynamic environments. Domestic and international travel may be required.