Data Center Commissioning Manager

Data Center Commissioning Manager

Vertex Innovations is seeking an experienced Data Center Commissioning Manager to lead and manage the commissioning process for mission-critical data center projects. This role is responsible for ensuring that all building systems are planned, tested, validated, and documented to meet design intent, operational requirements, and client expectations.

Location:

Initial Site Location: Dallas, TX (local candidates only - must be within daily commuting distance. Required to be on-site.)

This position is considered remote work. While the initial site location is specified above, we are seeking candidates who are willing and able to travel 100% to various client project sites each week as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full life-cycle commissioning process for data center projects (Level 1–5).
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, schedules, and test scripts.
• Coordinate with design engineers, construction teams, vendors, and clients.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), fire/life safety, controls, and integrated systems testing.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage factory witness testing (FWT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and integrated systems testing (IST).
• Review and approve commissioning documentation, reports, and turnover packages.
• Identify risks, track deficiencies, and drive resolution through completion.
• Support client training, handover, and operational readiness.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to commissioning engineers and agents.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), ASHRAE Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP), or LEED Accredited Professional, are a plus.
• OSHA 30 Construction certification

Experience & Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in data center commissioning or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in data centers.
• Experience with integrated systems testing and phased commissioning.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), CxA, or similar certification.
• Experience with hyperscale or colocation data centers.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, IEEE, and Uptime Institute standards.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.

Working Conditions:

• Initially must be within daily commuting distance to Lancaster, TX site location
• Willing and able to do weekly travel to various data center project sites, as assigned
• Ability to work in construction and industrial environments, including exposure to varying temperatures and noise levels.
• May involve extended hours during critical project phases.

Compensation:

• $100,000 - $150,000, dependent on experience and location
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD, Life-AD&D
• Retirement: 401(k), discretionary Pension & Profit sharing, subject to Plan documents
• 15 days paid time off (prorated based on start date) and 8 holidays

About Vertex

Vertex Innovations, Inc. is a Colorado company founded in 2003 by Wayne and Erica Smith. "We could see where the future of communications was heading and wanted to take our passion and skill to build the nation's telecommunications infrastructure." Since those early days, Vertex Innovations has managed the buildout of today's wireless and fiber networks connecting millions of Americans and improving their daily lives.

Our mission is to use our talents, experience, knowledge, and determination to create a connected society where everyone has the opportunity to foster connections, obtain knowledge, and create an impact on society.

At Vertex these Core Values created by our team are our guide in creating today's connected society.

• Integrity – To move through the world with honesty and truth empowering our employees, clients and communities through our words and actions.
• Accountability – To take full ownership and responsibility in our roles as we serve our company, clients and communities.
• Commitment – To stand behind our word and our promises
• Respect – To embrace and honor the individuals, clients, and companies in their contribution to the work that we create together through our interactions, conversations and our way of being.
• Performance – To allow ourselves to be measured by our commitments and be accountable for every action to our employees, clients, and communities.

VERTEX Innovations, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.