Mechanical Commissioning Manager

Role SummaryPosition: Startup / Commissioning Lead - Mechanical Location : Denver OR RenoType: Full-time; Purpose: Lead and execute mechanical pre-commissioning, commissioning (Levels 3, 4, 5), and startup activities for data center and base-building mechanical systems including chillers, boilers, pumps, water loops, cooling distribution equipment, control valves, humidifiers, split units, life-safety interfaces, and Building Management Systems (BMS).Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and execute pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including equipment pre-functional checks, functional performance tests, system integration tests, and Level 3-5 commissioning tasks.Create and review commissioning procedures, test plans, checklists, punch lists, and as-built documentation; maintain accurate test reports and commissioning logs.Witness and validate equipment testing and sequences of operation; verify connectivity, control logic, and receipt of vendor operational documentation.Lead field teams of technicians and subcontractors during startup; assign tasks, supervise workmanship, and ensure inter-discipline coordination with electrical, controls, and civil trades.Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and controls issues during startup; coordinate vendor support and recommend corrective actions to meet design intent and operational requirements.Coordinate with stakeholders including design engineers, project managers, commissioning agents, contractors, and facilities operations to integrate systems without impacting operational portions of the campus or building.Monitor and report commissioning progress, track issues, and provide feedback to program management to drive continuous improvement.Implement quality control and HSE measures; ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards; perform lockout/tagout and other site safety checks.Mentor junior staff and support development of less experienced commissioning engineers and technicians.Support construction activity as needed to ensure system design, installation, and testing adhere to operational standards.Required QualificationsEducation: Associate degree, technical certification, or Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, or related trade; equivalent military or workplace training accepted.Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical construction, commissioning, or startup; demonstrated experience with chillers, pumps, boilers, piping, and HVAC systems.Technical skills: Ability to read P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and control schematics; strong troubleshooting, test execution, and commissioning documentation skills.Software: Proficiency with MS Office Suite and common commissioning or project tracking tools.Mobility: Ability to travel to multiple data center sites across the U.S. as required.Preferred QualificationsData center experience in engineering, commissioning, or project management.Certifications such as ASHRAE commissioning, BCxA, or OSHA 30.Prior experience developing or reviewing commissioning documentation and sequences of operation for complex facilities.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAnalytical ability to diagnose system malfunctions, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.Advanced mechanical knowledge of systems used in data center environments and base buildings.Technical planning skills to develop solutions and create test plans.Communication: strong written and verbal skills for technical reporting, stakeholder coordination, and training operations staff.BenefitsCompetitive Pay: Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife Insurance401(k)Paid Time OffPaid HolidaysCar Allowance