Senior Vice President of Commissioning

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What this job involves:

The SVP of Data Centers Commissioning will manage JLL's mission-critical commissioning team, translating regional strategic plans into tactical operational goals and driving technical excellence for hyperscale data centers and enterprise mission-critical facilities. This role combines technical guidance on complex projects with the coordination and leadership of a high-performing team. You will implement commissioning standards, resolve complex client escalations, maintain budget oversight, and coordinate commissioning activities from design through operational handover.

The position demands deep technical expertise in mission-critical systems and proven capability to manage staffing, schedules, and costs across multiple groups.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

Recommending departmental strategic plans for the commissioning practice to senior leadership, and collaborating on business development opportunities, including RFP responses, client presentations, and pricing estimates

Establishing and implementing commissioning processes, procedures, and quality assurance frameworks for Tier III/IV mission-critical environments, aligned with ASHRAE, NFPA, and IEEE standards

Overseeing a team of commissioning managers and field technicians, including providing guidance on performance, allocating resources, managing staffing schedules, and delivering technical coaching across projects

Serving as a key escalation point for complex technical or operational challenges on flagship projects, coordinating directly with design teams, contractors, vendors, and testing agencies

Overseeing integrated systems testing protocols for electrical systems (UPS, generators, switch gear, PDUs), mechanical systems (chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, cooling towers), BMS/EPMS platforms, and fire protection systems

Reviewing and maintaining commissioning documentation standards, including test procedures, functional performance tests, progress reports, final commissioning reports, and O&M manuals

Ensuring strict team compliance with safety regulations including OSHA requirements, NFPA 70E arc flash protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and confined space regulations

Identifying opportunities to integrate emerging technologies and innovative tools, including liquid cooling systems, digital commissioning platforms, and automation strategies

Managing moderate-sized budgets, tracking expenditures, assessing risks, and coordinating stakeholder communications to maintain project timelines across concurrent engagements

Desired experience and technical skills:

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline from an accredited four-year institution preferred; OR 12-15+ years of progressive mission-critical commissioning experience with demonstrated leadership

Minimum 10-15 years of hands-on commissioning experience in mission-critical facilities, with at least 5 years in leadership or management roles

Proven track record commissioning hyperscale data centers (10MW+ IT load) and Tier III/IV facilities across multiple project delivery methods

Deep technical knowledge of electrical distribution systems including medium voltage equipment, transformers, ATS, UPS systems (2N, N+1 configurations), generators, paralleling switch gear, and PDUsComprehensive understanding of mechanical cooling systems including chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, cooling towers, pumping systems, and economization strategies

Expertise in functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, commissioning test procedures, and acceptance criteria development for mission-critical environments

Demonstrated success building and managing high-performing technical teams with proven ability in mentoring, performance management, and talent development

Expert-level proficiency in project management software (Procore, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6) and…