Commissioning Manager - Mechanical

Who We Are

Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide flexible, efficient and resilient data center solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our growing organization was founded by the pioneer of data center REITs. CloudHQ has state-of-the-art data center sites located in two Northern Virginia locations, as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo, and we anticipate exponential growth over the next several years both in the US and abroad.

What The Role Entails

• Oversee the design, installation and testing of all components, materials, equipment, and systems involved in data center projects.
• Oversee the commissioning of mission-critical systems including humidifiers, sprinkler systems, chillers, cooling towers, water pumps, exhaust fans, rooftop air handling units, computer room air handlers, and CDU’s.
• Conduct reviews of design packages, monitor and analyze equipment tests.
• Ensure that testing has been executed and the data centers operate at maximum operational efficiency.

Requirements

• 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, serve as the main point of contact with the client during commissioning activities and project completion.
• Review and implement the commissioning plan encompassing construction as required for building phasing.
• Develop, review, and implement the commissioning schedule, the 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.
• Aid 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 component system installations.
• Coordinate with primary IT liaison for control systems issues and document component system installations.
• Assist in the development and execution of the commissioning test procedures to verify the performance and functionality of Mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Perform readiness reviews of assigned projects to inform overall building acceptance.
• Validate and attend training of the operation team personnel.
• Absorb and attend training of the operation team personnel.

What You Bring To The Role

• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in electrical commissioning, preferably in data center or critical facilities projects.
• A general understanding of data center systems and electrical building systems.
• A familiarity with industry standards and codes, such as NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and ASHRAE.
• A strong business acumen.
• A meticulous attention to detail and ability to exercise critical judgement.
• Demonstrated professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Expertise in core Microsoft office suite applications (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Proficiency in commissioning software and tools is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• An exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to multi-task while managing changing priorities for multiple projects.
• An assertive personality style needed to ensure that processes are completed and moving on to the next stage of completion.
• A strong work ethic and self-motivation.
• The ability to maintain excellent relationships with contractors, clients, and other departments within the company.
• The ability and willingness to move about the work area and travel to worksites as needed or required.
• The ability and willingness to respond to emails and phone calls after hours in the event of an emergency.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and rewarding incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability).
• 401(k) with match.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Generous PTO.
• Development opportunities.
• The ability to closely impact and contribute to the growth of an exceptional organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.