Commissioning Manager - Electrical

Overview

The Electrical Commissioning Manager will work closely with the construction team to ensure that data center projects meet Cloud

HQ’s operation requirements with excellence. Primary duties involve overseeing the design, installation and testing of all components, materials, equipment, and systems. The Electrical Commissioning Manager will oversee commissioning of mission‑critical systems in our data centers, including generators, back‑up power supplies, and digital electrical distribution equipment. Responsibilities include reviewing design packages, monitoring and analyzing equipment tests, and ensuring that testing has been executed so the data centers operate at maximum efficiency.

Location:

This role is on site; the candidate must be based in the Washington, DC metro area and travel as required.

• Monitor and maintain data center project tasks, tracking budget, schedule, and scope of work.
• Liaise between the client and internal team to document the basis of design, serving as the main point of contact with the client during commissioning activities and project completion.
• Review all written work submitted to the client.
• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of the commissioning plan for construction phases.
• Conduct a pre‑construction commissioning process meeting.
• Attend selected construction progress and pre‑installation job‑site meetings to obtain information on construction progress.
• Review construction progress meeting minutes for revisions and substitutions related to the Owner’s design intent, and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Assist and review the commissioning schedule, commissioning process activities, and integrate them into the master project schedule as prepared and maintained by the Owner’s Representative.
• Complete a thorough review of the design documents at the end of the Construction Documents Phase, working with the internal Cloud
  
  HQ team on design changes as required.
• Assist in the development of full commissioning specifications for all commissioned equipment.
• Inspect installation in the field and witness functional testing on site; perform site visits as necessary to observe component and document system installations.
• Coordinate with the primary IT liaison for control systems issues.
• Observe and oversee the execution of commissioning tests to demonstrate that equipment is correctly installed, functions properly, and safely without interruption.
• Assist in the development and execution of the commissioning test procedures to verify the performance and functionality of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of engineering standards and best practices.
• Perform readiness reviews of assigned projects to inform overall building acceptance.
• Validate and attend training of the operation team personnel.
• Review final third‑party commissioning process report.
• Assist with other projects as needed.
• Travel to sites, client meetings, training courses, or conferences as requested and required.
• Coordinate and assist in scheduling Factory Acceptance/Factory Witness tests with participation and management of the development staff who attend.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in electrical commissioning, preferably in data center or critical facilities projects.
• General understanding of data center and electrical building systems.
• Understanding of appropriate design and local codes.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes such as NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and ASHRAE.
• Strong business acumen and meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to exercise critical judgment.
• Demonstrated professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Proficiency in commissioning software and tools is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills, ability to multi‑task, and manage changing priorities for multiple projects.
• Assertive personality style needed to ensure processes are completed and progressed.
• Strong work ethic, self‑motivation, and the ability to maintain excellent relationships with contractors, clients,…