Senior Mechanical Commissioning Lead – Data Centers (On-Site)

Vallum Associates; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates in Northern Virginia seeks a Mechanical Commissioning Manager for data-centre projects. This on-site role oversees commissioning from design reviews to testing and handover, coordinating across construction, commissioning and operations teams.

You will develop commissioning plans, review equipment selections and sequences, supervise contractors, and ensure readiness for start-up, with thorough test records and handover documentation for operations teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mechanical commissioning experience.
• Data-center or mission-critical facilities experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, cooling and mechanical plant systems.
• Experience reviewing designs and commissioning procedures.
• Understanding of construction sequencing, system start-up and handover.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA and relevant industry standards.
• Strong contractor, stakeholder and program-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning plans, programs and testing strategies.
• Review mechanical designs, equipment selections and sequences of operation.
• Inspect installations and confirm systems are ready for testing.
• Oversee functional performance and integrated commissioning activities.
• Record deficiencies and drive corrective actions through to closure.
• Coordinate commissioning milestones with construction schedules.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests and equipment witness testing.
• Manage contractors, consultants and third-party commissioning agents.
• Conduct readiness reviews ahead of start-up and building acceptance.
• Review test records, commissioning reports and handover documentation.
• Ensure operations teams receive appropriate system training.

Skills

Mechanical commissioning

Data-center experience

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Job description

Vallum Associates in Northern Virginia seeks a Mechanical Commissioning Manager for data-centre projects. This on-site role oversees commissioning from design reviews to testing and handover, coordinating across construction, commissioning and operations teams.

You will develop commissioning plans, review equipment selections and sequences, supervise contractors, and ensure readiness for start-up, with thorough test records and handover documentation for operations teams.