Commissioning Manager

About the Role

Praetorian Power Protection is seeking a highly capable Commissioning Manager to support our mission-critical group in Reno, Nevada. This hands-on leadership role requires deep technical knowledge and proven experience managing complex commissioning efforts in the field, particularly in data centers or other mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive commissioning plan and integrated schedule covering inspection, startup, testing, and closeout phases.
• Lead commissioning field activities and direct internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring safety compliance with NFPA 70E and LOTO requirements.
• Implement and oversee commissioning management software tools (such as BIM360, ACC Build, and CxAlloy) to track documentation and execution.
• Coordinate with the client and client’s commissioning agent to define and deliver project-specific requirements, test scripts, and turnover documentation.
• Manage technical reviews, including MEP systems, QA/QC coordination, load bank planning, equipment startup, and factory witness testing.
• Act as a subject matter expert in design reviews, scope matrix development, budgeting, and script feasibility for high-performance building systems.

Qualifications

• Technical engineering degree or equivalent hands-on technical experience (minimum 5 years).
• Experience leading commissioning activities for large-scale construction projects, preferably data centers or other mission-critical environments.
• Strong experience commissioning L2 – L5.
• Broad expertise across mechanical, electrical, and control systems (BMS, BAS).
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E and development/implementation of LOTO programs.
• Proficient in commissioning software platforms (e.g., CxAlloy, BIM360, ACC).
• Must be able to work on-site.