Commissioning Program Manager

Description

At Core Site, we empower a more connected future through high-performance data centers and interconnection solutions. Recognized as a trusted partner in digital transformation, our strategically located facilities and innovative services enable businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow in an ever‑evolving technological landscape.

Our culture is defined by operational excellence and a relentless drive for innovation. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member is valued, wins are celebrated as a team, and ownership is part of our DNA. At Core Site, we’re not just building state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure—we’re creating a community of forward‑thinkers committed to solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

We are committed to excellence, building connections, owning it, doing the right thing, having fun, and winning as a team. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of digital infrastructure while nurturing your professional growth and success.

As a member of the company’s Engineering team, the Commissioning Program Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of commissioning activities across data center projects, including greenfield builds, expansions, and system upgrades. This role ensures that all mechanical, electrical, and control systems are designed, installed, tested, and validated to meet performance, quality, and operational readiness requirements.

You will collaborate closely with design teams, contractors, commissioning authorities, operations, and cross‑functional stakeholders to oversee commissioning plans, testing protocols, documentation, and issue resolution. This role requires technical leadership, strong project management capability, and deep fluency in mission‑critical systems and commissioning standards.

• Owner’s representative for Level 1–5 commissioning reviews and execution, ensuring testing validates performance against specifications.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve internal commissioning standards, procedures, SOWs, and NETA standards.
• Participate in system integration testing to ensure seamless operation across all critical systems.

• Support commissioning activities, scopes, and stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers of record, internal stakeholders, commissioning authorities (CxAs), and vendors.
• Lead the implementation of Core Site commissioning guidelines and support CxAs in integrating commissioning activities throughout design and construction workflows.
• Provide direction to commissioning teams and act as the primary escalation point during testing and issue resolution.

• Review and standardize commissioning scripts, including templates for critical equipment, to ensure system testing meets industry standards, owner requirements, operational criteria, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Drive quality control measures for testing, inspection documentation, and issue tracking for continuous improvement.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive system for tracking and storing commissioning documentation, including test results, reports, and as‑built records.
• Represent the owner in project commissioning meetings, communicate commissioning progress to internal stakeholders, and maintain Engineering Team alignment and engagement throughout the commissioning lifecycle.
• Manage commissioning scope definition and CxA procurement while ensuring effective onboarding, documentation management, and reporting for third‑party commissioning teams.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in commissioning processes and tools.

• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment, with regular on‑site presence of up to 2 days per week.
• Flexibility to travel up to 40% with the potential for increased travel or in‑office presence as business needs evolve.
• Strong understanding of mechanical,…