Commissioning Manager

Job Title: Commissioning ManagerJob Description

The Commissioning Manager is tasked with planning, coordinating, and executing all electrical commissioning activities for hyperscale and enterprise data center construction projects. This role leads the commissioning team through various stages including pre-functional testing, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, energization, startup, turnover, and final client acceptance. The manager acts as the main liaison between the owner, commissioning agent, general contractor, equipment vendors, and internal project teams to ensure the safe, timely, and quality delivery of mission-critical electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate electrical commissioning activities for data center construction projects.

• Lead the commissioning team through pre-functional testing, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing.

• Oversee the energization, startup, turnover, and final client acceptance processes.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the owner, commissioning agent, general contractor, equipment vendors, and internal project teams.

• Ensure all electrical systems are delivered safely, on schedule, and meet quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Experience in construction and electrical commissioning.

• Knowledge of electrical construction and mission-critical/industrial projects.

• Proficiency in energy management and inspection.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with commissioning.

• Capability to lead and manage teams through various testing phases.

Work Environment

This role requires the ability to travel nationwide to support project assignments and the willingness to work on-site for extended durations during construction, commissioning, and startup phases. Flexibility to relocate temporarily based on project needs is essential. The company offers a competitive salary, travel assistance where applicable, comprehensive healthcare benefits, a retirement savings plan, paid time off, training and certification reimbursement, and opportunities for career advancement within mission-critical construction operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Morrisville, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Morrisville,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.