Commissioning Manager
Salary - $170,000-$200,000
Location - Phoenix, AZ, Denver, CO, Fort Worth, Tx, Cedar Rapids, IA
Overview
Leading Mission-Critical Electrical Contractor
A fast-growing electrical contractor is scaling its data center commissioning practice across some of the most active hyperscale markets in the US. Known for turnkey critical electrical delivery on large-scale builds, they're hiring Commissioning Managers to own end-to-end Cx delivery, build a scalable programme, and be the primary commissioning authority for major clients.
What you'll be doing
Own and lead all commissioning phases (Level 1-5) on mission-critical data center electrical projects - from planning and scheduling through to contract-compliant system turnover
Establish a scalable commissioning programme including SOPs, document control workflows, templates, and protocols tailored to mission-critical delivery
Act as team leader for Load Bank and Energisation activities - coordinating pre-planning, execution, and documentation with internal and external stakeholders
Serve as the primary commissioning point of contact for clients, engineers, GCs, and vendors - running progress meetings and owning all commissioning communications
Review electrical and mechanical designs for commissioning impact; develop and execute pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems test plans
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing commissioning team of internal staff and third-party agents
Ensure commissioning documentation - checklists, redlines, test scripts, issue logs, deficiency tracking, and close-out reports is complete and delivered per contract
Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and feed improvements back into updated commissioning standards and training
What you'll need
5+ years of recent, hands-on data center commissioning experience with demonstrated leadership across Levels 1-5
That experience must have been gained working for an electrical contractor - candidates from design, operations, or vendor backgrounds will not be considered
Deep technical knowledge of data center electrical systems - UPS, switchgear, switchboards, PDUs, generators, ATS, transfer schemes, BESS, and integrated controls
Proven track record leading load bank testing, energisation sequences, and high-voltage commissioning on large-scale projects
Strong document control, scheduling, and client-facing communication skills
Proficiency with commissioning software, MS Office, and document control systems
Bonus if you have
CxA or equivalent commissioning certification
Electrical or engineering licence
Experience across multiple hyperscale or 100MW+ data center programmes
Crossover familiarity with mechanical systems and integrated MEP commissioning
What's in it for you
$170,000-$200,000 base salary (potential room for ‘outstanding’ candidates)
Performance bonuses (position-dependent)
Relocation assistance and project travel covered
PTO accrual from day one
401(k) with 4% employer match, 100% vested - eligible after 90 days
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance
HSA with pre-tax contributions
Access to structured training programmes and genuine advancement pathways
Employee Assistance Fund (LEAF) and one-on-one financial planning support
A company where most of the leadership team started in the field - progression is real