Senior Data Center Commissioning Lead
Listed on 2026-07-03
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Engineering
Operations Manager
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Job Summary
Responsible for the planning and coordinating of the commissioning for large-scale greenfield data centers and retrofit live data centers.
Responsibilities
Project Management
Creates and implements multi-facility, standards-based commissioning plans and schedules
Provides input and suggestions on new and existing Critical Environment Programs
Communicates effectively with both business operations and construction managers
Responsible for regional, short- to medium-term pipeline management to inform resource planning
Liaises with internal construction managers and external general contractors on the planning and execution of all commissioning activities
Maintains commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects
Responsible to the construction project manager for input into the project budget for all commissioning activities
Develops electrical and mechanical Functional Performance Test procedures and Factory Acceptance Test Procedures
Customer Interface
Issues customer-facing reports
Interacts with and presents to key customers on progress against commissioning plans and achievement of Ready for Sales (RFS) dates
Acts as point of contact for customer escalations throughout the commissioning process
Process Management
Follows all commissioning processes and escalates any potential improvements to senior management
Develops standardized schedules and commissioning scopes based on specific customer contract requirements
Reporting
Responsible for all internal and external progress reporting for all projects during the commissioning phase, in coordination with construction project manager
Prepares commissioning test procedures and reports
Writes comprehensive reports that include recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation and maintenance manuals
Responsible for collating historical data regarding specific equipment startup and testing challenges and reporting back to all Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment vendors
Provides input into data analytics/metrics reporting
Vendor Management
Undertakes quarterly business reviews with vendors to review performance and ways to improve interaction
Responsible for production of project-specific commissioning RFPs and responding to bid clarifications
Responsible for leveling and recommending commissioning consultant award
Leads and manages external resources
Schedules and directs periodic commissioning meetings
Determines vendor KPIs and conducts lessons learned reviews
Qualifications
7+ years of data center commissioning experience preferred
3+ years leadership experience in a mission-critical environment preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering preferred
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States
- Chicago Office CHO : 150, USD / Annual
United States
- Dallas Field Office : 136, USD / Annual
United States
- New York City Office NYO1 : 150, USD / Annual
United States
- Ashburn Office AEO : 150, USD / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
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