Commissioning Manager - Mission Critical

Commissioning Manager – Hyperscale Data Centers

Location: Phoenix, AZWe’re partnering with a General Contractor seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning delivery for large-scale hyperscale data center projects in Phoenix, AZ.This role will own the full L1–L5 commissioning program, coordinating mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and specialty systems from initial verification through integrated testing and final facility acceptance.

You’ll work closely with construction teams, subcontractors, equipment vendors, third-party commissioning agents, and owners to ensure systems are ready, testing stays on schedule, and issues are resolved before turnover.

What You’ll Do

Lead commissioning planning, scheduling, and execution across multiple projects or buildings, with ownership of L1–L5 milestones and final acceptance.Establish clear readiness requirements for each commissioning phase, ensuring systems meet documented criteria before advancing to the next testing stage.Drive readiness and execution for functional performance testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and full facility testing under IT load.Coordinate project managers, superintendents, MEP trades, vendors, and commissioning agents around system sequencing, testing responsibilities, and critical deadlines.Identify schedule and system-readiness risks early, develop recovery plans, and protect critical integrated testing windows.Oversee deficiency tracking, troubleshooting, corrective work, and retesting to validate system performance, redundancy, and reliability.Lead owner-facing commissioning meetings and readiness reviews, communicating testing progress, outstanding issues, and completion status.Support design and preconstruction reviews to address commissioning requirements and sequencing challenges early.Manage final commissioning documentation, owner training, and turnover to operations.What They’re Looking For:5+ years of commissioning experience on data center or mission critical projects with a General Contractor, including hands-on delivery of L1–L5 commissioning scopes.Demonstrated experience leading functional performance testing and integrated systems testing on hyperscale or enterprise-scale data centers.Experience managing full facility acceptance testing under IT load in Tier III/IV or equivalent hyperscale environments.Deep understanding of MEP and critical infrastructure systems, including power distribution, backup power, cooling, controls, and system redundancy.Ability to troubleshoot complex system interactions and drive issue resolution during demanding testing schedules.Strong leadership and client communication skills, with experience holding multidisciplinary teams accountable for commissioning milestones.Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Preferred Experience

Hyperscale projects for owners such as AWS, Microsoft, Google, or Meta.Commissioning across multiple buildings or power blocks within a large campus.Familiarity with owner-specific commissioning standards, ASHRAE Guideline 0, NEBB, and BCA standards.Experience with Primavera P6, Procore, BIM 360, and digital commissioning management platforms.Interested in learning more? Apply directly or reach out to me for a confidential conversation.