Commissioning Manager (Owner's Representative) - Data Center Construction

The Commissioning Manager serves as the Owner's Representative responsible for leading and overseeing the commissioning lifecycle of mission-critical data center projects from construction through turnover. This role coordinates commissioning activities across contractors, commissioning agents, design teams, vendors, and owner stakeholders to ensure all MEP and controls systems are installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with project requirements and operational objectives. The Commissioning Manager drives startup planning, testing execution, issue resolution, and turnover readiness while maintaining alignment with project schedules, commissioning standards, and quality expectations to support successful facility handover and long-term reliability.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering, or applicable trade/superintendent experience.

7–10+ years of construction or commissioning experience, with at least 5 years in a data center

Proven experience in commissioning mission-critical facilities (data centers, semiconductor, labs, etc.)

In-depth understanding of MEP systems, controls integration, and commissioning standards (ASHRAE, NEBB, etc.)

Strong written and oral communication skills to coordinate with stakeholders at all levels

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Familiarity with commissioning software tools such as CxAlloy, Bluebeam, and Procore

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Serve as the owner's representative overseeing the full commissioning lifecycle of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects

Lead coordination with all commissioning stakeholders, including General Contractor, commissioning agents, MEP subcontractors, design teams, and Owner personnel

Develop and maintain the project's Commissioning Plan and Commissioning Schedule, ensuring alignment with construction and turnover milestones

Collaborate with technical and subject matter experts to draft and review commissioning process documentation in compliance with company and project standards

Interpret and review multi-disciplinary construction drawings and specifications to anticipate and mitigate commissioning-related issues

Work with GC and subcontractors to verify that systems are installed and tested in accordance with Owner Specifications, state and local codes (UMC, UBC, UPC, NFPA), SMACNA, ASME, and relevant international standards

Support the development of detailed start-up sequences and ensure alignment with project schedule; create workarounds and recovery plans where required

Maintain and administer the commissioning software platform (e.g., CxAlloy), tracking issues, checklists, test results, and closeout documentation

Schedule and manage the sequencing of equipment and system start-up activities

Monitor and track commissioning-related RFIs, submittals, deficiency items, and action items across all active systems

Perform and document routine site walks (minimum twice daily) to confirm field readiness for commissioning activities, and to verify completion of corrective actions

Interface with General Contractor Cx Managers, engineers, system owners, and vendor technicians to ensure readiness and alignment on testing protocols and responsibilities

Lead and participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)

Manage and report on commissioning Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to internal and external stakeholders, including senior project management

Act as the primary liaison for commissioning activities in Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings

Verify that all commissioning documentation meets turnover requirements and contributes to a clean and timely handover

Participate in SOP creation and compliance reviews, including audits of SIPPs and Pre-Task Plans

Resolve technical questions from the field, provide RFI responses, and coordinate with design teams for clarification as needed

Submission Requirements:

At a minimum, the candidate's professional resume must include the following:

List of all Educational Achievements

List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates

List of Awards Received

Detailed Employment History with each company

o Name of the firm or agency

o Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)

o Positions Held

o List of Projects/Programs Managed including project value, location of assignment, roles and responsibilities and contribution to each project