Senior Traveling Commissioning Manager – Data Center Projects

Daksta; Kansas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Company vehicle or allowance

Travel expenses covered

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Daksta is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities on major data centre construction projects across the United States. You will oversee testing, validation and handover, coordinating with construction teams, engineers, subcontractors and vendors to ensure safety and quality on high‑profile builds.

The role offers travel across the United States, growth into senior management and a clear progression path within commissioning leadership as data centre projects continue to

Qualifications

• Experience in a Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Engineer, Senior Engineer or similar role.
• Background in mechanical, electrical, building services, HVAC, controls or industrial engineering.
• Experience commissioning complex systems, plant, equipment or building services.
• Strong knowledge of testing procedures, quality assurance and technical documentation.
• The ability to coordinate contractors, manage priorities and resolve technical challenges.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• A willingness to travel extensively across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate commissioning activities from planning through to final handover.
• Develop commissioning plans, programmes, procedures and testing documentation.
• Oversee the testing and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, controls and other building systems.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, engineers and client representatives.
• Manage functional performance testing, systems integration and integrated systems testing.
• Monitor commissioning progress, identify risks and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain commissioning records, progress reports and handover documentation.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, construction managers and engineering teams.
• Support continuous improvement and the development of commissioning best practices.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Mechanical

Electrical

Building services

HVAC

Controls

Industrial engineering

Testing procedures

Quality documentation

Contractor coordination

Prioritization

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Travel willingness

Job description

Daksta is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities on major data centre construction projects across the United States. You will oversee testing, validation and handover, coordinating with construction teams, engineers, subcontractors and vendors to ensure safety and quality on high‑profile builds.

The role offers travel across the United States, growth into senior management and a clear progression path within commissioning leadership as data centre projects continue to