Senior Manager of Commissioning - West

At Switch, we don’t just design, build and operate data centers—we are enabling the technology of the future. Led by Founder & CEO, Rob Roy, we believe in revolutionary innovation, operational excellence and the principle of karma. Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world.

We believe that innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about the people, culture, and purpose that make it happen. Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves: to create the world’s most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity.

As a Senior Manager of Commissioning
- West, you will lead the commissioning function for new and upgraded critical infrastructure across Switch data centers in the western United States. This role is responsible for ensuring electrical and mechanical systems are installed, tested, commissioned, and turned over in accordance with the Switch Commissioning Readiness Standard and  Manual.

You will lead a team of commissioning professionals while partnering with Construction, Engineering, Operations, and third-party commissioning providers to deliver reliable, mission-critical infrastructure. Your focus will be on safe execution, consistent standards, operational readiness, and continuous improvement across commissioning programs.

• Lead the commissioning process for new and upgraded critical infrastructure across Switch facilities.
• Manage and develop a commissioning team while overseeing third-party commissioning agents and contractors.
• Enforce the Switch Commissioning Readiness Standard and  Manual across all commissioning activities.
• Coordinate commissioning work with Construction, Engineering, Operations, contractors, and facility teams.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, functional testing protocols, and execution strategies.
• Review electrical and mechanical systems to verify proper installation, functionality, and operational readiness before turnover.
• Interpret construction drawings, schematics, and technical specifications to validate the commissionability of critical infrastructure.
• Partner with Procurement and equipment manufacturers to ensure delivered equipment meets quality and performance requirements.
• Schedule commissioning activities and maintenance windows to minimize operational risk and business disruption.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with NFPA 70E, OSHA requirements, and all applicable codes, standards, and company policies.
• Provide technical leadership for the commissioning and operation of generators, transformers, UPS systems, electrical distribution equipment, cooling systems, and related infrastructure.
• Oversee the development and execution of commissioning plans, integrated systems testing, and load bank testing.
• Track commissioning progress and communicate project status, risks, and key milestones to senior leadership.
• Lead assigned commissioning programs and projects, ensuring delivery on schedule and within budget.
• Identify opportunities to improve commissioning processes, increase operational efficiency, and reduce project risk.
• Support Operations during commissioning, startup, integrated systems testing, and final system turnover.

• You lead teams with clear expectations, accountability, and consistent follow-through.
• You communicate clearly and effectively across technical, operational, and executive stakeholders.
• You maintain high standards for safety, quality, and operational discipline.
• You take ownership of results and resolve issues with sound judgment and practical solutions.
• You build strong partnerships across Engineering, Construction, Operations, and external vendors.
• You…