Traveling Commissioning Manager - MSG - Data Centers

Division: Critical Facilities‑Data Centers

Project Location: Austin, TX 73301, USA

Travel: 70‑80% (required)

Job Type: Regular, Full‑time, Salaried Exempt

Position Description

Manage end‑to‑end Commissioning processes and delivery of new or retrofit of existing facility to satisfy contract requirements and verify facility operations in alignment with owners’ project requirements. Manage, plan, coordinate, and develop site‑specific Commissioning activities as an integrated part of the Quality Control plan.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Manage site‑specific end‑to‑end Commissioning activities during Level 1 through Level 5 for delivery of new or retrofit of existing facility.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with architects, engineers, trade partners, and operations teams to streamline and improve project delivery and ensure full compliance.
• Implement policies and procedures to support project schedule, contractual obligations, and deliver fully compliant projects.
• Coordinate with project site Quality Control (QC) and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) teams to assure checklists, engineering documents, and commissioning activities are completed per approved test scripts and commissioning plan.
• Understand major milestones, client/General Contractor contractual and trade‑partner obligations, and commissioning plans created by the client’s third‑party Commissioning Agent.
• Manage Commissioning and QC plan per contractual turnovers to client.
• Define and manage on‑site resource requirements for trade partners, equipment vendors, commissioning agent, and project staff to achieve schedule.
• Create, manage iterations, and integrate Start‑up and Commissioning schedules into the overall project schedule, incorporating time for testing, cleaning, and site inspections.
• Develop a sequenced Level 3‑through Level 5 commissioning schedule that minimizes overlap of Level 4 activities.
• Collaborate with Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment vendors for efficient installations and provide feedback to client and QC Managers.
• Manage equipment vendors’ adherence to QC plan and provide required resources, field documentation, and checklists prior to start‑up (Energization).
• Establish checkpoints to ensure documentation and installation quality before advancing to the next commissioning phase.
• Facilitate Start‑up and Commissioning meetings to communicate QC plan and schedule updates.
• Contribute to development of project‑specific QC Plan and online equipment database to ensure consistency in inspection test checklists, equipment details, and naming conventions.
• Oversee development and population of Quality and Closeout dashboards; review weekly to identify trends and notify vendors/trade partners of issues.
• Develop comprehensive understanding of project‑specific contract documents, plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Support pre‑installation meetings with trade partners and vendors, communicating contract and scope expectations.
• Establish and manage punch‑list prevention plan and address Commissioning deficiencies with the project team.
• Arrange third‑party testing and inspections; analyze and report results.
• Participate in or facilitate Quality and Commissioning onboarding for new project staff, trade partners, and vendors.
• Perform OFCI & Contractor‑Furnished, Contractor‑Installed (CFCI) equipment delivery inspections in collaboration with Project Superintendents and Trade Foremen.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program.
• Minimum 12 years of general construction experience as a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Engineer, Superintendent, or related position, including Professional Engineering and trade‑specific work.
• At least 5 years of Commissioning experience that bridges field and engineering responsibilities.
• Well‑rounded knowledge of MEP systems, construction processes, means and methods, materials, installation procedures, and tolerances.
• Construction Quality Management/Corps of Engineers Certification (USACE) highly recommended.
• ASHRAE Commissioning certification desired; in‑depth understanding of ASHRAE Commissioning process for MEP systems, including data‑center Level 1‑5 commissioning.
• Experience with Building Management Systems, environmental controls, and electrical power management systems.
• Ability to interpret contract documents, owner project requirements, drawings, specifications, system schematics, sequence of operations, MEP scopes of work, and project schedule.

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands; talk; and hear. Frequent computer monitor use and keyboard operation are required. Vision abilities needed include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. The role requires the ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists, climb ladders, and work in areas under construction. Regular mobility and occasional travel (short and long distances) are required.