Commissioning Manager

Employment Type: 12-Month Contract-to-Hire Schedule: On-site Per Diem: Paid 7 days per week for eligible travelers Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to support large-scale data center construction projects in Phoenix, AZ or Cheyenne, WY . This individual will be responsible for managing the commissioning process from early-stage system verification through integrated systems testing, turnover, and final owner acceptance. The ideal candidate will have direct commissioning experience working for a general contractor on large-scale data center or mission-critical construction projects and be comfortable coordinating multiple trades, vendors, OEMs, commissioning agents, and owner representatives. Key Responsibilities Manage the full commissioning lifecycle for critical data center systems, including L2-L5 commissioning activities . Lead and coordinate Integrated Systems Testing (IST), functional performance testing, and load-bank testing . Oversee commissioning activities for critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including: Switchgear and electrical distribution systems UPS systems Emergency and standby generators HVAC and cooling systems BAS/BMS Controls and associated systems Coordinate commissioning activities across subcontractors, trade partners, vendors, OEMs, commissioning agents, and owner representatives . Develop, maintain, and drive commissioning schedules to ensure testing milestones and turnover dates are achieved. Review and manage commissioning plans, test procedures, scripts, reports, and supporting documentation. Identify commissioning deficiencies and drive issues through resolution and closeout. Manage QA/QC activities, punch lists, and system readiness prior to testing. Coordinate system turnover from construction through commissioning and final owner acceptance. Participate in commissioning meetings and communicate system status, risks, deficiencies, and upcoming testing activities to project stakeholders. Ensure commissioning activities are completed safely and in accordance with project requirements, specifications, and quality standards. Qualifications Previous experience in a Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Lead, Commissioning Superintendent, MEP Commissioning Manager, or similar role . Direct commissioning experience working for a general contractor on large-scale construction projects. Strong data center or mission-critical construction experience . Demonstrated experience managing L2-L5 commissioning and IST . Hands-on knowledge of critical electrical and mechanical systems, particularly switchgear, UPS, generators, HVAC, chillers, BAS/BMS, and controls . Experience managing functional performance testing and load-bank testing. Strong understanding of commissioning documentation, QA/QC, punch-list management, system turnover, and closeout. Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors, vendors, OEMs, and project stakeholders simultaneously. Strong leadership, communication, organization, and issue-resolution skills. Preferred Background Candidates with experience delivering large-scale, hyperscale, or mission-critical data center projects for a general contractor are strongly preferred. Experience taking critical systems through construction completion, commissioning, integrated testing, and final owner turnover is highly desirable. #J-18808-Ljbffr