Senior Data Center Power Commissioning Lead - Remote

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Holidays & vacation

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Data Center Project Manager to oversee commissioning of critical power systems for data centers. You will manage start-up, plan scope, schedule, budget, and risk, acting as a single point of contact for clients and internal teams.

The role requires 7+ years of technical project management, data center experience, and strong knowledge of MV/LV power systems. Remote US-based work is available, with no visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years managing complex technical projects, including 3+ years in startup/commissioning of power or MEP systems.
• Direct experience in data centers or critical facilities environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems (MV/LV) and critical power architecture.
• Proven track record managing scope, schedule, cost, risk and stakeholders on multi-million-dollar projects.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera and the MS Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end start-up and commissioning projects for electrical power systems in data centers.
• Develop and own the commissioning project plan including scope, schedule, budget and risk.
• Serve as the single point of contact for all commissioning activities with internal teams and clients.
• Coordinate and oversee commissioning activities for medium- and low-voltage switchgear and transformers.
• Review and approve commissioning scripts and test procedures, ensure deficiencies documented and resolved.
• Act as the key liaison between clients, EPCs, OEMs, and internal teams.
• Champion a zero-harm safety culture on all commissioning sites.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Project management

Data center experience

MS Project

Primavera

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Power Systems

ME/related field experience

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

MS Office

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Senior Data Center Project Manager to oversee commissioning of critical power systems for data centers. You will manage start-up, plan scope, schedule, budget, and risk, acting as a single point of contact for clients and internal teams.

The role requires 7+ years of technical project management, data center experience, and strong knowledge of MV/LV power systems. Remote US-based work is available, with no visa sponsorship.