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Commissioning Manager

Job Description

Job Summary

The Data Center Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning activities for mission-critical data center facilities. This role ensures all mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), life safety, and control systems are installed, tested, and operate according to design specifications, reliability standards, and operational requirements prior to handover.

The Commissioning Manager acts as the key interface between design teams, construction contractors, vendors, and operations teams to deliver fully functional and resilient data center infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning Management

  • Develop and implement commissioning strategies and execution plans.
  • Lead Level 1–5 commissioning activities (Factory Acceptance Testing through Integrated Systems Testing).
  • Manage commissioning schedules aligned with construction milestones.
  • Oversee commissioning agents, vendors, and subcontractors.
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.

Technical Oversight

  • Commission critical systems including:
  • UPS systems
  • Generators and fuel systems
  • Switchgear and electrical distribution
  • HVAC and cooling systems
  • BMS/EPMS/DCIM platforms
  • Fire detection and suppression systems
  • Review design documents for commissionability and operability.
  • Validate redundancy and resilience testing (N, N+1, 2N architectures).

Testing & Validation

  • Lead Functional Performance Testing (FPT).
  • Manage Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
  • Coordinate failure scenario and black-building testing.
  • Ensure proper documentation of test procedures and results.

Project Coordination

  • Collaborate with:
  • Design engineers
  • General contractors
  • Equipment vendors
  • Facility operations teams
  • Track commissioning issues through completion.
  • Support project handover and operational readiness.

Documentation & Compliance

  • Review commissioning scripts and method statements.
  • Maintain commissioning reports and turnover documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with:
  • Uptime Institute standards
  • ASHRAE guidelines
  • ISO and local regulatory requirements
  • Support O&M documentation and training delivery.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • 7–15+ years in mission-critical or data center environments.
  • Proven experience commissioning large-scale data centers.
  • Strong understanding of MEP systems in critical facilities.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.

Certifications

  • Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
  • LEED Commissioning Authority
  • Uptime Institute ATS or Accredited Tier Designer (ATD)
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification

Key Skills

  • Mission-critical infrastructure expertise
  • Risk management & problem solving
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Schedule and cost control
  • Strong reporting and communication skills