Test & Commissioning Manager

About the Role

The Commissioning Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the successful start‑up, testing, and validation of all systems within a data‑center facility. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical, controls, and integrated systems, while maintaining compliance with design intent, client specifications, and Tier certification standards such as Uptime Institute and TIA‑942. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical background, deep knowledge of MEP and ELV systems integration, and experience in mission‑critical environments. • Develop and maintain commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures aligned with project milestones. • Coordinate with design, construction, and operations teams to ensure systems are installed, tested, and commissioned per specification. • Lead commissioning activities across electrical, mechanical, and controls systems. • Oversee vendor Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs). • Ensure adherence to Integrated Systems Testing (IST) protocols prior to client handover. • Review design drawings, method statements, and commissioning procedures for technical completeness and scope alignment. • Maintain commissioning logs, issue trackers, and punch lists using Cx software or project CDE tools. • Ensure test documentation is correctly executed, witnessed, and recorded. • Prepare detailed commissioning reports, O&M manuals, and final turnover documentation. • Collaborate with construction teams, consultants, vendors, and client representatives to coordinate test readiness and resolve site issues. • Chair or participate in commissioning meetings, providing progress updates and identifying critical path items. • Support the T&C Manager in planning and coordinating the IST phase, ensuring system interdependencies are properly tested. • Ensure all commissioning activities comply with HSE policies, local regulations, and manufacturer guidelines. • Validate system performance meets design intent, operational parameters, and Tier certification requirements. • Participate in risk assessments and method statement reviews for high‑risk commissioning tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸commissioning plans
• ▸system testing
• ▸fat/sat
• ▸documentation
• ▸reporting
• ▸risk assessment

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering or equivalent. • Minimum five years of testing and commissioning experience. • At least three years of experience in OFCI. • Proven end‑to‑end commissioning experience from pre‑functional checks through IST and client witness testing. • In‑depth understanding of MEP systems integration, controls logic, and redundancy design (N+1, 2N). • Familiarity with Uptime Institute or TIA‑942 standards (preferred). • Proficiency with MS Office, Primavera/MS Project, and commissioning software tools.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸5 years
• ▸ofci
• ▸mep
• ▸primavera
• ▸ms office

Benefits

The role involves extensive travel across the United States, with up to 100 % of time spent on‑site. Assignments typically last six to eight months and may be located in states such as NC, VA, GA, TX, FL, IA, and WY. Eligible employees receive a daily per‑diem, vehicle allowance, and a home‑rotation weekend each month. • Competitive pay with performance reviews and merit increases. • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. • Health, dental, and vision insurance covering employee, spouse, domestic partner, and children. • Additional health benefits: diabetes management, telehealth, prescription drug plan, pet insurance, weight‑management drug discount, discounted national gym membership. • Paid time off, holidays, bereavement leave, military leave, and employee assistance program. • Short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, voluntary life and critical illness coverage. • Emergency travel assistance and group legal plan.

Work Environment

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