Senior Commissioning Manager – Mechanical

Fleet Data Centers

. Lead the end-to-end commissioning lifecycle for all mechanical systems in mission-critical and supporting facilities .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive mechanical commissioning expertise in mission-critical facilities, with a strong focus on project management, documentation discipline, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in leading multi-disciplinary teams through complex startup and testing processes while ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.

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Mechanical Commissioning ExperienceSCADA/Controls/BMS IntegrationProject Management SkillsDocumentation DisciplineStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Systems CommissioningFunctional TestingIntegrated Systems TestingCommissioning Plans DevelopmentPerformance VerificationLoad Bank TestingThermal ValidationPre-Functional TestingTAB FamiliarityKnowledge Transfer Coordination

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Commissioning PlatformsProject Management SoftwareBMS ControlsDocumentation Controls

Industry Keywords

Mission-Critical FacilitiesData CentersHospitalsPharmaceuticalsIndustrial Facilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end commissioning lifecycle for all mechanical systems in mission-critical and supporting facilities
Ensure systems are installed, tested, verified, and handed over to operations according to performance, reliability, and safety requirements
Integrate design intent with field execution and orchestrate multi-disciplinary teams
Review Basis of Design, drawings, specifications, submittals, and sequences of operation
Develop and maintain commissioning plans, schedules, checklists, test scripts, and documentation controls
Lead or oversee site acceptance, installation, pre-energization, energization, pre-functional, startup acceptance, functional, TAB, load bank, thermal validation, and integrated systems testing
Validate BMS points, alarms, trending, graphics, historian, controls narratives, and interlocks
Maintain commissioning artifacts and produce commissioning reports and turnover packages
Coordinate operator training and verify knowledge transfer
Serve as primary contact for mechanical commissioning scope and communicate progress to leadership and stakeholders
Collaborate with pre-construction, design, construction, and operations teams
Enforce safety protocols, conduct JHAs and pre-task plans, and champion environmental compliance
Manage commissioning budgets, forecasts, resources, KPIs, and operational excellence
Travel to project sites and work extended hours, including weekends, nights, and occasional holidays
Perform physical activities including standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, crawling, and lifting up to 25 pounds

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of mechanical commissioning experience in mission-critical facilities (data centers, hospitals, labs, pharma, or industrial)
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field
In lieu of degree, graduate of applicable Commissioning Technical school or military with relevant military electrical or technical experience and 8 years minimum commissioning work experience
Proven track record leading functional testing and IST coordination
Strong SCADA/controls/BMS integration and TAB familiarity
Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in high-stakes startup and cutover windows
Exceptional organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
Strong documentation discipline
Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency with project management and commissioning platforms
Willingness and ability to travel 25–50% to project sites
Ability to work extended hours during startup/functional/IST windows, including weekend/night shifts and occasional holidays

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K program
Standard paid holidays
Unlimited PTO
Discretionary bonus