
Data Center Commissioning Manager
Vertex Ventures US
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dallas • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead the full life-cycle commissioning process for data center projects (Level 1–5).
- Develop and manage commissioning plans, schedules, and test scripts.
- Coordinate with design engineers, construction teams, vendors, and clients.
- Oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), fire/life safety, controls, and integrated systems testing.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage factory witness testing (FWT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and integrated systems testing (IST).
- Review and approve commissioning documentation, reports, and turnover packages.
- Identify risks, track deficiencies, and drive resolution through completion.
- Support client training, handover, and operational readiness.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to commissioning engineers and agents.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), ASHRAE Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP), or LEED Accredited Professional, are a plus.
- OSHA 30 Construction certification
- 7+ years of experience in data center commissioning or mission-critical facilities.
- Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in data centers.
- Experience with integrated systems testing and phased commissioning.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD, Life-AD&D
- 401(k), discretionary Pension & Profit sharing, subject to Plan documents
- 15 days paid time off (prorated based on start date) and 8 holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data center commissioningmechanical systemselectrical systemsplumbing systemsfire/life safety systemscontrols testingintegrated systems testingfactory witness testingsite acceptance testingphased commissioning
Soft Skills
leadershipmentorshiprisk managementproblem resolutionclient trainingcommunicationcoordinationorganizational skills
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)ASHRAE Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP)LEED Accredited ProfessionalOSHA 30 Construction certification