Senior Data Centre Commissioning Lead - IST

Edison Smart®; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Smart® is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning process for a major hyperscale data centre project in Atlanta, GA. You will oversee pre-functional testing through IST, ensuring safety, quality, and timely handover to the client.

As the on-site leader, you will coordinate commissioning engineers, subcontractors, and vendors, review procedures, and drive issue resolution across electrical and mechanical systems including UPS, generators, switchgear,

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Commissioning Manager on data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAHs, AHUs, BMS and associated critical infrastructure.
• Experience leading commissioning from installation through final handover.
• Knowledge of Level 1–5 commissioning processes and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commissioning activities across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Coordinate Commissioning Engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and third-party commissioning agents.
• Review and approve commissioning procedures, test scripts, MOPs, SOPs, and commissioning documentation.
• Oversee Level 1–5 commissioning activities, including pre-functional testing, functional testing, and IST.
• Coordinate closely with QA/QC, construction, and project management teams to ensure systems are ready for commissioning.
• Track commissioning progress, manage punch lists, and drive issue resolution through to completion.
• Ensure commissioning activities are completed safely and in accordance with project schedules and client requirements.
• Attend client meetings and provide regular progress updates throughout the commissioning phase.
• Support project turnover and final handover documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Commissioning management

Data centre experience

Tools

CxAlloy

Job description

Edison Smart® is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning process for a major hyperscale data centre project in Atlanta, GA. You will oversee pre-functional testing through IST, ensuring safety, quality, and timely handover to the client.

As the on-site leader, you will coordinate commissioning engineers, subcontractors, and vendors, review procedures, and drive issue resolution across electrical and mechanical systems including UPS, generators, switchgear,