Commissioning Superintendent

This is a senior field leadership role responsible for end-to-end commissioning execution across hyperscale (100MW+) data center facilities, with full ownership of mechanical, electrical, and controls system readiness through final owner acceptance. You will serve as the on-site commissioning authority, coordinating all field execution activities from pre-functional testing through Integrated Systems Testing (IST).

Ideal Candidate

• 7–10 years of commissioning and field supervision experience in hyperscale or mission-critical data center environments (100MW+)
• Strong mechanical expertise in HVAC systems including chillers, dry coolers, pumps, FCUs, and cooling towers
• Working knowledge of electrical systems (UPS, switchgear, generators) and controls systems (BMS/EPMS)
• Experience leading full commissioning lifecycle including pre-functional testing, functional performance testing, and IST
• Prior owner’s representative or client-side experience strongly preferred
• Strong leadership experience coordinating contractors, engineers, and commissioning teams in high-complexity environments
• Proficiency in construction scheduling, constraint management, and six-week look-ahead planning
• Comfort operating in fast-paced, high-risk, high-consequence construction environments
• Willingness to travel 50% or more across project sites

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the full field commissioning program across all MEP systems on hyperscale data center projects
• Execute commissioning phases including pre-functional testing, functional performance testing, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Lead startup and energization sequencing of HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems including chillers, UPS, generators, and switchgear
• Coordinate closely with commissioning authorities, contractors, engineers, and owner representatives to resolve field issues
• Conduct detailed field inspections to ensure compliance with design documentation and commissioning requirements
• Develop and manage six-week look-ahead schedules and constraint logs to maintain execution velocity
• Lead site coordination meetings with clients, trade partners, and internal stakeholders, presenting progress, risk, and recovery plans
• Apply lean construction practices including takt planning, zone mapping, and pull planning
• Track commissioning progress, deficiencies, and corrective actions in real time
• Maintain safety compliance and ensure adherence to OSHA and energized work standards
• Drive system turnover and final acceptance by the owner with full documentation and readiness validation

Pay

The base salary for this W-2 position ranges from $72.12 – $120.19 per hour, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA), with employer contributions toward premiums; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
• Dental & Vision: United Healthcare dental with 100% preventive care coverage and vision benefits for exams, frames, lenses, or contacts
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling plus additional wellness and care navigation resources
• Retirement & Savings: 401(k) eligible after 30 days with automatic 6% enrollment (opt-out available), 1% annual increases up to 10%, plus HSA with up to $480 employer contribution
• Voluntary Benefits: Employee-paid accident insurance and critical illness coverage for major health events