Electrical Commissioning Manager

Electrical Commissioning Manager

Gavin Heath is partnering with a client in Cedar Rapids, IA looking to add an Electrical Commissioning Manager to their team. The role is a Direct Hire position.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and incorporate feedback into updated commissioning standards and training for scalability.
• Working closely with Project Management, Field Operations, Safety, QA/QC, Engineering, and Clients through construction, turnover, and initial operations.
• Leading planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution of all commissioning phases (Level 1–5) on assigned projects.
• Establishing a scalable commissioning program with SOPs, document control workflows, templates, and commissioning protocols tailored to mission-critical demands.
• Building, mentoring, and leading a high-performing commissioning team comprising internal staff and third-party agents; assigning responsibilities and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Serving as the primary commissioning point of contact for clients, engineers, GCs, and vendors; facilitating regular progress meetings and commissioning updates.
• Reviewing electrical and mechanical designs for commissioning impact; developing and executing pre-functional and functional test plans, energization sequences, and integrated systems testing protocols.
• Acting as team leader for Load Banking and Energization activities, coordinating pre-planning, execution, and documentation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring commissioning documentation (checklists, redlines, test scripts, issue logs, deficiency tracking, closeout reports) is organized, complete, and delivered for each contract.
• Enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols during all commissioning phases; coordinating with Safety, QA/QC, and Field Operations to identify and mitigate commissioning risks.

Qualifications include:

• 8+ years of commissioning experience on mission-critical data center electrical systems, with demonstrated leadership of Levels 1–5 commissioning.
• Strong understanding of UPS, switch gear, switchboards, PDUs, transfer schemes, generators, ATS, BESS, mechanical interfaces, controls, and integrated systems testing.
• CxA or similar commissioning certification preferred; electrical or engineering license a plus.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven track record leading load bank testing, energization sequences, and high-voltage commissioning on large-scale data center projects.
• Proficiency with commissioning software, MS Office, scheduling tools, and document control systems.
• Iowa state electrical licensing in good standing (preferred) OR reciprocal licensing from AK, AR, CO, MN, MT, NE, NH, ND, OK, SD, TX, WI, or WY.
• Certifications:
  
  NFPA 70E and relevant safety certifications preferred
• Clear, firm communicator with experience directing crews, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and documenting switching activities.

Gavin Heath is an equal opportunity employer. Gavin Heath will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, creed, ancestry, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.