Commissioning Manager - Data Center Construction

About the role

Cumming Group is seeking a Commissioning Manager to join our dynamic team in Dallas, TX. This role oversees the commissioning of large data center projects from design through testing and turnover, focusing on improving system energy efficiency and clean energy generation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commissioning process from project initiation through turnover, coordinating various stakeholders.
• Develop Commissioning Plans and Commissioning Reports, including recommendations for optimized building operations.
• Review Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD) documents to ensure alignment with project commissioning objectives.
• Perform commissioning-focused reviews of design drawings, specifications, and material/submittal documents at key project milestones.
• Maintain commissioning issues logs and coordinate resolution of identified deficiencies.
• Track corrective actions and confirm their resolution.
• Verify completion of equipment startup activities, pre-functional checklists, TAB reports, and prerequisite documentation before functional performance testing.
• Develop functional performance test scripts and procedures; witness and document testing performed by contractors, vendors, and testing providers.
• Verify testing is conducted in accordance with approved commissioning procedures; document results, observations, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Review and validate contractor, vendor, and third-party testing reports for completeness, compliance, and consistency with commissioning requirements.
• Review, coordinate, and support development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for critical facility operations and commissioning activities.
• Support management of external resources as needed; schedule and direct periodic commissioning and related energy meetings; and attend construction and coordination meetings as required for each project.
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors, testing providers, and internal project teams; execute project assignments; and collaborate with engineering, design, and project management staff to support successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Experience commissioning HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, controls, central utility plants, or mission critical facility systems.
• Experience developing commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, functional performance test procedures, and final commissioning reports.
• Understanding of relevant technical standards, industry organizations, and best practices, including ASHRAE, CCC, BCA, ASME, SMACNA, and LEED.
• Strong technical writing, documentation management, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple commissioning projects simultaneously and effectively communicate with owners, design teams, contractors, and facility operators.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor scope throughout the project and recommend adjustments when necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate resolution of issues among owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and operators while maintaining project schedule objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the building commissioning process, start-up, facilities management, control systems, test and balance or MEP installation and retro-commissioning; energy-related experience preferred.

Benefits

The salary range for this full-time role is $93,000.00-$124,000.20 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program