Commissioning Project Manager II

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Commissioning Project Manager II based in United States. This role offers the opportunity to lead commissioning activities across complex, mission-critical data center development projects. You will act as an owner representative, coordinating technical teams, contractors, vendors, and commissioning partners throughout the project lifecycle. The position plays a central role in ensuring systems are properly tested, documented, and ready for safe and reliable operation. You will lead Level 3, Level 4, and Integrated Systems Testing while managing risks, deficiencies, retesting, and turnover requirements. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with project leadership, stakeholder management, and operational readiness. You will also contribute to process improvements and mentor less experienced commissioning professionals. This is a remote position with significant travel, offering exposure to highly complex infrastructure and large-scale projects. Accountabilities Independently manage commissioning activities for assigned data center projects, buildings, or major project scopes from planning through closeout.Develop and maintain commissioning plans, schedules, testing strategies, issue logs, turnover plans, and supporting documentation.Coordinate commissioning requirements across design, construction, project management, operations, vendors, contractors, and third-party commissioning providers.Participate in project and technical meetings to assess readiness, identify risks, monitor schedules, and ensure commissioning requirements remain aligned with project objectives.Lead Level 3, Level 4, and Integrated Systems Testing, serving as the primary commissioning representative during critical testing events.Verify testing is performed according to approved procedures, design requirements, operational expectations, and established standards.Track deficiencies, corrective actions, retesting requirements, and outstanding issues through resolution, escalating risks or schedule impacts when necessary.Evaluate testing results and provide recommendations concerning operational readiness, project turnover, and startup.Represent the owner's interests throughout commissioning and turnover, holding contractors, vendors, and commissioning providers accountable for quality, schedule, and deliverables.Prepare commissioning reports, executive summaries, progress updates, and status reporting covering testing readiness, risks, issues, and turnover.Manage project closeout and coordinate the collection and review of testing reports, punch lists, operating manuals, warranties, as-built drawings, spare parts inventories, occupancy documentation, and other turnover materials.Ensure commissioning records and closeout packages are accurate, complete, organized, and available to operations teams.Facilitate a smooth transition from commissioning into operational ownership.Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and best-practice sharing to less experienced commissioning professionals.Contribute to continuous improvement of commissioning processes, tools, standards, documentation, and team practices. Requirements 5–8 years of experience in commissioning, construction management, mission-critical facilities, facility operations, startup, testing, project management, or a related technical discipline.Demonstrated experience independently managing commissioning, testing, startup, turnover, or operational-readiness activities for complex facilities.Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, and other critical infrastructure systems.Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, commissioning plans, operating sequences, test procedures, and technical documentation.Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, consultants, commissioning providers, and cross-functional project teams.Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, risks, and stakeholder expectations independently.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.Excellent organization, documentation, issue-tracking, and project-management skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.Experience with Bluebeam or comparable document-management software.Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.Experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, utilities, or similarly complex environments is strongly preferred.Experience leading Level 3, Level 4, and Integrated Systems Testing is a plus.Previous experience as an owner representative, commissioning agent, construction manager, or facility operations lead is advantageous.Familiarity with commissioning-management, reporting, and project-management platforms is preferred.Experience with substantial completion, turnover, warranty management, and operational handoff processes is beneficial.Certifications such as CAPM, PMP, CxA, CBCP, CCP, or similar industry credentials are valued.Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50–75% of the time. Benefits Competitive compensation and a full-time remote work arrangement.Opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical infrastructure and large-scale data center projects.Exposure to a broad range of engineering, construction, commissioning, and operational disciplines.Opportunities to provide technical leadership, mentor colleagues, and contribute to commissioning best practices.Professional development opportunities and support for relevant industry certifications.Remote-first working environment with significant project-based travel.Commitment to an inclusive workplace where employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and performance.Reasonable workplace accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities. How Jobgether Works We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. 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