Senior DC Commissioning Project Lead (Hyperscale)

FST Technical Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

FST Technical Services seeks a Commissioning Manager – Data Center Operations to lead the delivery of mission-critical infrastructure in hyperscale environments. You will own commissioning from pre-construction through final validation, managing testing and ensuring high-quality outcomes on complex data center projects.

The role requires 10+ years in commissioning or mission-critical construction, with 3+ years delivering data center programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commissioning, engineering, or mission-critical construction.
• Ideally 3+ years of proven experience delivering data center projects.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and teams.
• Full L1–L5 commissioning lifecycle experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning delivery from pre-construction through final validation.
• Oversee functional testing, system validation, and issue resolution.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest quality standards.
• Identify system risks and drive real-time problem solving with field teams.
• Interpret contracts to reduce risk and maximize value.
• Manage project profitability, utilization, and forecasting.

Skills

10+ years experience

Data center projects

Team leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Job description

FST Technical Services seeks a Commissioning Manager – Data Center Operations to lead the delivery of mission-critical infrastructure in hyperscale environments. You will own commissioning from pre-construction through final validation, managing testing and ensuring high-quality outcomes on complex data center projects.

The role requires 10+ years in commissioning or mission-critical construction, with 3+ years delivering data center programs.