Senior Hyperscale Data Center Commissioning Lead

Metric DCX; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities across hyperscale data center and mission-critical projects from planning through handover. You will oversee end-to-end testing of electrical, mechanical, controls, fire protection and life safety systems, and coordinate with owners, contractors and design teams.

The role requires 12+ years in construction/commissioning, 10+ years in MEP commissioning on data centers, and strong leadership and stakeholder

Qualifications

• 12+ years of construction or commissioning experience.
• 10+ years of direct MEP commissioning on hyperscale data centers or mission-critical projects.
• Experience leading end-to-end commissioning on at least three mission-critical projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, controls, and building systems.
• Experience managing project teams, schedules, resources, and budgets.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commissioning across electrical, mechanical, controls, fire protection, and life safety systems.
• Develop commissioning plans, specifications, checklists, and testing procedures.
• Oversee functional performance testing, system validation, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate owners, contractors, design teams, and commissioning specialists.
• Track project progress, resolve technical issues, and manage risks.
• Maintain commissioning documentation, reports, issue logs, and closeout deliverables.
• Manage project schedules, resources, costs, and team performance.
• Ensure successful system turnover and readiness for operation.

Skills

Commissioning management

MEP coordination

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project scheduling

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Job description

Metric DCX is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities across hyperscale data center and mission-critical projects from planning through handover. You will oversee end-to-end testing of electrical, mechanical, controls, fire protection and life safety systems, and coordinate with owners, contractors and design teams.

The role requires 12+ years in construction/commissioning, 10+ years in MEP commissioning on data centers, and strong leadership and stakeholder