Senior Commissioning Manager

About the role

As a Senior Commissioning Manager, you will lead commissioning activities from design review through testing, turnover, and final project closeout. You will serve as a key liaison between owners, contractors, commissioning agents, design teams, and operations stakeholders to ensure critical systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

This is a hybrid position offering flexibility when not on-site; however, weekly travel to project sites is a non-negotiable requirement of the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning efforts across large-scale hyperscale data center projects.
• Manage the commissioning process from pre-construction planning through final turnover.
• Review commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, and testing protocols.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, consultants, vendors, and commissioning agents.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies throughout the commissioning lifecycle.
• Monitor commissioning milestones to ensure critical delivery dates are achieved.
• Oversee integrated systems testing (IST), startup activities, and functional performance testing.
• Provide regular project reporting to executive leadership and client stakeholders.
• Support QA/QC initiatives and ensure compliance with project standards and operational requirements.
• Mentor junior commissioning professionals and contribute to best-practice development across the organization.

Requirements

• 8+ years of commissioning experience within mission-critical or complex construction environments.
• 5+ years of dedicated data center construction experience.
• Proven experience working on hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and critical facility infrastructure systems.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across large, fast-paced projects.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel weekly to project sites across Texas and other U.S. locations.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $175,000 – $215,000
• Performance Bonus

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Match
• PTO & Company Holidays
• Career Development & Leadership Growth Opportunities

Desired Skills and Experience

• More than 8+ years of commissioning experience
• More than 5+ years of data center construction experience
• Willingness to travel to site