Commissioning Manager (Data Center)

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Position: Commissioning Manager – Data Center

Location : Wichita Falls, TX (Travel)

Purpose and Essential Duties
The Commissioning Manager leads the project commissioning effort to ensure that all building systems—particularly mission-critical mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and life-safety systems—are designed, installed, tested, and operated in alignment with the Owner’s operational needs and the Engineer’s design intent. This role requires frequent interaction with owners, owner representatives, contractors, engineers, architects, and commissioning partners. The Commissioning Manager is responsible for coordinating commissioning activities, managing documentation, and ensuring timely execution of the commissioning process across all phases of a data center project.

Specific Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commissioning projects, including client interface and coordination with internal and external teams.
• Contribute to improving commissioning processes and implementing industry best practices for mission-critical environments.
• Review and revise Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR).
• Review Basis of Design (BOD) documentation.
• Perform peer and design reviews with a focus on data center MEP and critical power systems.
• Review equipment submittals for compliance with project requirements.
• Write and/or review project-specific commissioning specifications and commissioning plans.
• Generate project-specific installation checklists for mechanical, electrical, controls, and critical systems.
• Develop project-specific functional performance tests (FPTs).
• Conduct onsite functional performance testing for all critical systems.
• Observe equipment startup activities and prepare detailed reports.
• Perform project site observations and maintain/update the commissioning issues log.
• Lead or participate in commissioning and construction coordination meetings.
• Schedule and coordinate commissioning activities with contractors, vendors, commissioning agents, and the owner.
• Review O&M manual documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Verify owner training sessions and ensure training requirements are met.
• Write final commissioning reports summarizing testing, results, and system readiness.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all levels of commissioning required for data centers, including Level 1–5 commissioning processes.

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Experience leading commissioning or similar teams on complex projects with significant mechanical and electrical system components, preferably in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Associate degree or higher in HVAC Technology, Building Systems Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; or 8+ years of experience in building construction with strong exposure to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and/or TAB processes.
• Commissioning certification (ACG, BCxA, ASHRAE) or ability to obtain within 6 months is .
• Minimum of 3 years of building commissioning experience.
• Working knowledge of building control systems (BMS/EPMS).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in Procore and ProjectSight platforms.
• Competency with cloud-based commissioning software platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform duties outside the typical scope when necessary.
• Effective team leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Commitment to continuous learning and expanding technical and industry knowledge.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and plumbing equipment and design.
• Working knowledge of electrical equipment and design, including UPS, generators, switchgear, and distribution systems.
• Experience with building construction and controls integration.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools / equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs).?? Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as appliable to the position.?

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, , , , origin, , , or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.