Director of Commissioning

Job DescriptionJob Description

TechSite is a multi-disciplinary firm delivering high-performance Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Maintenance, and Facility Management services for mission-critical facilities, with a primary focus on data centers—from enterprise to colocation and hyperscale environments.

What sets TechSite apart is our ability to integrate expertise across five service verticals. Our teams collaborate closely, applying lessons learned across projects to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative solutions for our clients.

The Opportunity

TechSite is seeking an experienced Director of Commissioning to lead and grow our commissioning practice. This is a senior leadership role for a commissioning professional who combines deep technical expertise, strong people leadership, and client-facing confidence.

You will serve as the authoritative voice for commissioning at TechSite—setting standards, leading teams, ensuring consistent delivery, and representing TechSite to clients and partners across mission-critical projects.

What You’ll Do

Lead, Manage, and Develop the Commissioning Team

• Provide overall leadership and direction for TechSite’s Commissioning team, setting clear expectations for technical quality, safety, and accountability.
• Establish and enforce commissioning standards across electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.
• Plan staffing and resource needs to support current projects and future growth.
• Lead team meetings, technical reviews, and performance discussions.
• Support training, certifications, and ongoing professional development.
• Foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Ensure Successful Project Execution

• Maintain overall accountability for commissioning execution from project planning through final closeout.
• Oversee development and completion of all commissioning deliverables, including Owner’s Project Requirements reviews, sequences of operation, test procedures, schedules, issue logs, and final reports.
• Ensure projects remain aligned with defined scope, schedule, and quality expectations while proactively addressing risks and issues.
• Delegate site-level execution responsibilities while retaining ownership for outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Conduct regular project and task reviews to monitor progress, identify gaps, and ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure commissioning closeout packages, lessons learned, and turnover documentation are complete, accurate, and properly archived.

Serve as the Client-Facing Commissioning Leader

• Act as TechSite’s primary commissioning representative for clients and stakeholders.
• Lead client meetings with clarity, confidence, and technical credibility.
• Provide proactive reporting, issue identification, and problem-solving.
• Build trusted relationships with client leadership.
• Support business development through proposal support, presentations, and pre-sales discussions.
• Identify opportunities to expand commissioning services and deepen client partnerships.

Provide Technical Leadership

• Step in hands-on for complex, high-risk, or high-visibility commissioning efforts as needed.
• Review and approve commissioning scripts, test procedures, and results.
• Support integrated systems testing and critical commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with client safety programs and commissioning requirements.
• Maintain professional certifications and continuing education.

Contribute as a Member of the Leadership Team

• Participate in leadership and operational planning.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Construction, Facilities, and Maintenance leaders.
• Identify and help resolve organizational challenges.
• Model TechSite’s values through daily leadership and decision-making.

What You’ll Bring:

• 7+ years of leadership experience in commissioning or engineering of data center systems.
• Strong technical foundation in electrical power distribution, backup power systems, and electrical controls.
• Working knowledge of mission-critical cooling systems and control integration.
• Proven ability to lead teams, set expectations, and hold accountability.
• Ability to make timely, data-driven decisions in high-pressure environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead client-facing discussions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and commissioning documentation platforms.
• Certifications such as CxA, BCxP, or LEED AP, and prior experience commissioning data centers, will set you apart.

Why Join TechSite?

• Competitive Compensation: $150k–$210k, based on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and flexible time off
• Company Culture: On-site fitness center, team events, office contests, and a collaborative environment
• Recognition: Multi-year nominee for “Best Place to Work"

This role offers real influence. As Director of Commissioning, you will shape standards, guide strategy, and grow a critical service line within a strong and expanding company. Your decisions will directly impact how commissioning is delivered and how TechSite continues to grow in a resilient, fast-moving industry.

You’ll work alongside an engaged leadership team that values accountability, clear thinking, and practical solutions. Ideas are welcomed, challenges are addressed directly, and leaders are expected to contribute meaningfully.

Travel Note:

While the majority of our projects are located in Central Ohio, occasional travel to more distant project sites may be required. Approximately 80% of this role is performed on client sites.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about solving complex problems and want to be part of a mission-critical engineering leader, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and grow with TechSite!

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