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Commissioning Manager

Job Description

Commissioning Manager – Hyperscale Data Centre

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join our team and take ownership of commissioning oversight for a landmark hyperscale data centre development in Chicago, Illinois.

This 200-acre, 200MW campus represents a major strategic investment and is one of the most significant mission-critical projects currently under development in North America. As the first dedicated in-house commissioning professional on the project, you will play a critical role in ensuring successful delivery of the commissioning programme while working closely with project stakeholders and the appointed commissioning agent.

This is a highly visible position with a long-term growth path, offering the opportunity to help shape commissioning standards, processes, and future team development across upcoming projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and manage the execution of the commissioning programme delivered by the appointed commissioning agent.
  • Monitor commissioning progress through all project phases, ensuring alignment with project objectives, schedules, and operational requirements.
  • Coordinate closely with construction, design, operations, and commissioning teams to drive successful project delivery.
  • Review commissioning plans, procedures, scripts, reports, and turnover documentaion.
  • Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and support resolution of technical and operational challenges.
  • Manage subcontractors and key stakeholders to ensure commissioning milestones are achieved safely and efficiently.
  • Support integrated systems testing and operational readiness activities.
  • Establish best practices and contribute to the development of commissioning standards for future projects.
  • Provide leadership and strategic direction with the longer-term objective of building and leading an internal commissioning team.

Candidate Profile,

The successful candidate will ideally bring:

  • Strong electrical field and commissioning experience within mission-critical environments.
  • Proven data centre commissioning experience, ideally covering commissioning phases 0–6.
  • Deep understanding of how critical systems are designed, installed, commissioned, operated, and maintained.
  • Experience with electrical distribution systems, backup power , UPS systems, switchgear, controls, and associated critical infrastructure.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, consultants, and commissioning stakeholders effectively.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
  • A stable career history with evidence of delivering long-term impact across major projects and organisations.
  • The ambition and capability to develop and lead a commissioning function as the business continues to expand.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a flagship hyperscale data centre development
  • High-profile role with significant visibility and influence across project delivery.
  • Long-term career progression into commissioning leadership.
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Relocation assistance available for exceptional candidates.
  • Opportunity to help shape commissioning strategy across future developments.