Data Center Commissioning Manager

Job Details:Data Center Commissioning ManagerGreater Dallas, TX | On-SiteBuild data centers that can’t go downYou live for the moment the red tag comes off and a mission-critical data center goes live without a hitch. In this role, you own that moment from day one.You’ll lead full life-cycle commissioning for high-impact data center projects, making sure every system is planned, tested, validated, and documented to perform exactly as designed.Power, cooling, controls, life safety – you pull it all together.If you’ve commissioned complex data centers or mission-critical facilities and want to run the show, we want to talk to you.What You'll Work OnYou’ll be the go-to commissioning lead for large, mission-critical data center builds:Full Level 1–5 commissioning for data center projectsMechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systemsFire and life safety systemsControls and monitoring systemsIntegrated systems testing (IST)Factory witness testing (FWT)Site acceptance testing (SAT)Turnover, client training, and operational readinessYour mission: prove these facilities can take the load, stay online, and meet every requirement before the first customer ever plugs in.What You'll Be DoingLeading the full life-cycle commissioning process for mission-critical data center projects (Level 1–5)Developing and managing commissioning plans, schedules, and test scriptsCoordinating daily with design engineers, construction teams, vendors, and clientsOverseeing MEP, fire/life safety, controls, and integrated systems testingEnsuring compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirementsManaging FWT, SAT, and IST activities through successful completionReviewing and approving commissioning documentation, reports, and turnover packagesIdentifying risks and deficiencies, driving issues to resolution and closeoutSupporting client training, handover, and operational readinessProviding leadership and mentorship to commissioning engineers and agentsPerforming regular site walkdowns in active construction environmentsSupporting night and weekend testing events during critical phasesWhat We're Looking ForBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience7+ years of experience in data center commissioning or mission-critical facilitiesStrong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in data centersExperience with integrated systems testing and phased commissioningAbility to read and interpret construction drawings and specificationsExcellent communication, coordination, and leadership skillsOSHA 30 Construction certificationWillingness to travel to project sites as requiredRelevant certifications such as PMP, CCP, ASHRAE CPMP, LEED AP, CxA, or similar are a plusFamiliarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, IEEE, and Uptime Institute standards preferredThe Experience That Will Really Get Our AttentionYou’ve been the commissioning authority on hyperscale or colocation data centers, comfortable owning FWT, SAT, and IST across power and cooling. You know what “mission-critical” really feels like when energization and load bank tests hit at 2 a.m.You bring a strong documentation mindset, clear reporting, and the ability to walk into a room of owners, GC, and trades and calmly lead them through complex testing and turnover.PMP CCP CxA LEED AP ASHRAE CPMP ASHRAE NFPA IEEE Uptime Institute MEP FWT SAT IST OSHA 30Why This Opportunity?This is a field-based role where you are on the front lines of building the infrastructure that keeps our connected society running. Your work directly impacts uptime, reliability, and performance for end users who can’t afford downtime.You’ll step into a visible, high-responsibility position, leading commissioning on complex projects and mentoring other commissioning professionals along the way.On top of that, you get strong compensation, comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, a company credit card for qualified travel expenses, NFPA 70E Arc Flash training, and support for professional development and certifications.Important RequirementsRequired to be on-site in the greater Dallas, TX area for the initial assignment (south of Dallas)Field-based role with travel up to 100% to data center project sites as requiredMust maintain permanent residence in CONUS with access to a primary airport for weekly travelMust have a valid US driver’s licenseMust be able to work in construction/industrial environments, including confined spaces, varying temperatures, and at heights (ladders, stairs, scaffolding)Must be able to support night shift and weekend testing events, and extended hours during critical project phasesSuccessful Completion Of Background Check And Drug Testing RequiredInterested?If you’re ready to own commissioning on mission-critical data centers and live where the power and cooling meet the real world, we want to hear from you. Send your resume and let’s talk details.Please send your resume to pd@libertyjobs.comPatrick DelGaoneKeywordsData Center Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Manager, Data Center Commissioning, Mission Critical Commissioning, MEP commissioning, Level 1-5 commissioning, Integrated Systems Testing, IST, Factory Witness Testing, FWT, Site Acceptance Testing, SAT, hyperscale data center, colocation data center, OSHA 30, PMP, CCP, CxA, LEED AP, ASHRAE CPMP, ASHRAE, NFPA, IEEE, Uptime Institute, construction management, electrical systems, mechanical systems, mission critical facilities, data center jobs, commissioning lead, commissioning engineer#Energy#Midsenior#Engineering