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Commissioning Manager – Mission Critical | Data Center Projects

RSP Group is working with a leading General Contractor looking for a Commissioning Manager to lead end-to-end commissioning efforts for mission-critical facilities, including hyperscale data centers, colocation sites, and high-performance infrastructure. This site-based role will lead cross-functional commissioning efforts from planning and documentation through testing, turnover, and post-occupancy optimization. You will serve as the technical authority and CX leader on-site, ensuring performance, safety, and schedule alignment across all systems.

Project Info: $1.2-2bn project, runs for another 5 years minimum.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of commissioning plans and schedules
• Coordinate all CX documentation, test scripts, equipment verification, and issue logs.
• Serve as the liaison between construction, QA/QC, trades, equipment vendors, engineers, and client teams.
• Conduct pre-functional inspections, start-up readiness reviews, and performance verification.
• Chair commissioning meetings and track progress against the CX schedule.
• Audit and manage all commissioning records and reporting to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Lead system turnover coordination, ensuring seamless transition to operations and facilities teams.
• Maintain the observations and issue tracking log with clear ownership and resolution timelines.
• Mentor junior staff and drive process improvement.
• Coordinate with Project Management and Field Superintendents to meet deadlines and owner expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience in commissioning or MEP construction).
• Proven understanding of mission-critical/data center commissioning processes, systems, and field execution.
• OSHA 30 and NFPA 70E certifications required; strong commitment to jobsite safety protocols.
• Hands-on experience with commissioning and document management platforms (e.g., CxAlloy, Facility Grid, Bluebeam).
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; attention to detail across technical scopes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate across trades, vendors, and owner teams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites nationwide.

Offer

• Competitive salary, performance bonus & ESOP
• Comprehensive health benefits & 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off