Senior Hyperscale Data Center Commissioning Lead

SST Direct; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Travel coverage

Retirement plan

Health/dental/vision

PTO

Job summary

SST Direct in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Commissioning Superintendent to lead the full lifecycle commissioning of mechanical, electrical and controls systems on hyperscale data center projects (100MW+).

The role owns the field program from pre-functional testing through IST and owner acceptance, coordinating with trade contractors, engineers, and client representatives to deliver high-availability facilities on schedule and to the highest quality standard.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in field commissioning and supervision in hyperscale data centers (100MW+).
• Current or recent Superintendent with ownership of large-scale commissioning programs.
• Deep mechanical expertise: chillers, dry coolers, FCUs, pumps, HVAC systems.
• Hands-on electrical/controls knowledge: switchgear, UPS, generators, BMS, EPMS.
• Experience on owner's rep or client side coordinating with clients.
• Proven track record leading pre-functional, functional, IST testing.
• Ability to lead client/stakeholder meetings and present status clearly.
• Strong six-week look‑ahead scheduling and planning.
• Knowledge of MEP construction methods and data center standards.
• Proficiency in scheduling software and logic-driven planning.
• Understanding of electrical safety and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle commissioning for mechanical, electrical, and controls systems on hyperscale data centers.
• Own field commissioning program from mobilization through owner acceptance (IST).
• Coordinate with trade contractors, commissioning agents, engineers, and client representatives.
• Ensure fully operational, high-availability facilities delivered on schedule and to high quality standards.
• Utilize six-week look-ahead scheduling and visual planning tools to drive accountability.

Skills

Field leadership

Commissioning management

MEP systems knowledge

IST/pre-functional testing

Stakeholder management

Scheduling & planning

MS Office/PM tools

Electrical safety

Data center experience

Vendor coordination

Tools

Takt boards

Zone maps

Scheduling software

BMS/EPMS systems

Job description

SST Direct in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Commissioning Superintendent to lead the full lifecycle commissioning of mechanical, electrical and controls systems on hyperscale data center projects (100MW+).

The role owns the field program from pre-functional testing through IST and owner acceptance, coordinating with trade contractors, engineers, and client representatives to deliver high-availability facilities on schedule and to the highest quality standard.