Commissioning Manager

Appleton Finn $220,000 - $240,000

Full Time Mid Level 7+ years

Posted 3 months ago Expired

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About This Role

The Data Center Commissioning Manager leads the end-to-end commissioning process for mission-critical data centers, guaranteeing that all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and life-safety systems meet design, safety, and performance standards. This role involves close collaboration with various teams to deliver a fully validated facility ready for client handover.

Responsibilities

Lead the full, multi-level commissioning process
Develop and manage commissioning plans, scripts, and schedules
Ensure compliance with ASHRAE, NFPA, IEEE, and Uptime Institute best practices
Coordinate daily with construction, engineering, vendors, and operations teams
Track progress, manage risks, and maintain commissioning milestones
Provide regular stakeholder reporting on testing, issues, and completion status
Oversee functional testing of critical systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, HVAC/cooling, BAS/EPMS, and fire protection
Verify system integration, redundancy, failover, alarms, and control logic
Manage all commissioning documentation (FAT/SAT, installation checks, IST)
Track and close deficiencies and punch-list items
Deliver final reports and turnover packages
Enforce safety during testing and energization
Ensure compliance with codes, manufacturer requirements, and Client standards

Requirements

Engineering degree or equivalent experience
7+ years commissioning in mission-critical or industrial environments
Experience leading large data center or hyperscale projects
Strong MEP, controls, SCADA/BMS/EPMS expertise
Understanding of N, N+1, 2N, concurrent maintainability, and fault tolerance
Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in fast-paced environments

Qualifications

Engineering degree (or equivalent experience)
7+ years commissioning in mission-critical or industrial environments

Skills

HVAC * SCADA * UPS * NFPA * BMS * MEP systems * ASHRAE * IEEE * EPMS * BAS * Controls systems *

* Required skills

Certifications

OSHA 30 (Required) PE license (Required) BICSI (Required) CCP (Required) CxA (Required) BCxP (Required) CPMP (Required) Uptime (Required) DCPro (Required) NFPA 70E (Required)