Data Center Commissioning Program Manager [Remote]

About the Role

Leads delivery of mission-critical data center projects from planning through commissioning and turnover, while also driving growth of the Data Center Lifecycle Services Practice. This role combines hands-on project management with business development, process improvement, and technical subject matter expertise across MEP systems, commissioning, and multi-site program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage data center commissioning projects across all phases: planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including architecture, engineering, controls, MSI, and commissioning agents.
• Oversee schedule, budget, quality, and risk across single- and multi-site programs.
• Manage contractor and vendor relationships, including procurement of long-lead critical systems.
• Develop and maintain executive-level reporting, dashboards, and program status communications.
• Identify and mitigate risks specific to mission-critical infrastructure dependencies.
• Support identification and pursuit of new client opportunities and project pipeline.
• Participate in proposal development, scoping, and pricing discussions for new engagements.
• Build and maintain client relationships that lead to repeat and referral business.
• Represent the practice in industry forums, client meetings, and business development activities.
• Contribute to strategic planning for practice expansion and service line growth.
• Develop and refine standard processes, workflows, and governance frameworks for project delivery.
• Create and maintain MOPs/SOPs, templates, and tools to support consistent, repeatable delivery.
• Lead lessons-learned sessions and drive continuous process improvement across projects.
• Establish program controls for cost tracking, schedule adherence, and quality management.
• Support development of scalable delivery models as the practice grows.
• Serve as a subject matter expert supporting MEP systems, commissioning, and data center infrastructure initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and design coordination across project teams.
• Evaluate facility conditions, infrastructure capacity, and operational readiness as needed.
• Stay current on data center industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Support technical due diligence efforts when required.
• Serve as primary point of contact for client executives and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional internal teams and external partners.
• Mentor and develop junior project staff.
• Facilitate communication and alignment across owner, contractor, and design teams.
• Lead and participate in project meetings, design reviews, and progress calls.
• Prepare and review project documentation, schedules, budgets, and status reports.
• Track action items, risks, and issues through resolution.
• Review submittals, RFIs, and change orders as applicable to project role.
• Coordinate site visits and represent the firm during key project milestones.
• Support contract review and negotiation for project and subcontractor agreements.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation for internal and client use.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 20+ years of relevant experience in data center, mission-critical facility, or large-scale technology infrastructure project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-site or portfolio-scale programs.
• Experience working with enterprise and/or hyperscale clients.
• Track record of business development or practice growth contributions.
• Experience developing program governance, processes, and standard operating procedures.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of MEP systems design, integration, and commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with structured cabling, physical security, and related technology infrastructure systems.
• Proficiency with project management and cost control platforms.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Google Suite; Bluebeam or similar tools a plus.
• Executive stakeholder management and communication.
• Cost control, budgeting, and schedule management.
• Risk assessment and mitigation.
• Vendor and contractor management.
• Cross-functional team leadership.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee and family social events.
• Health and fitness programs.