Job Type
Full-time
Description
About Us
We are dedicated to providing flexible, efficient, and resilient data center solutions for businesses of all sizes. With a strong foundation in the data center sector, our organization boasts state-of-the-art facilities in multiple global locations, including Northern Virginia, London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo. We anticipate significant growth in the coming years, both domestically and internationally.
Role Overview
We are seeking an Electrical Commissioning Manager to collaborate closely with the construction team and ensure our data center projects meet operational excellence standards. This role involves overseeing the design, installation, and testing of various components and systems, including mission-critical systems like generators and electrical distribution equipment. The individual will be responsible for reviewing design packages, conducting equipment tests, and ensuring the highest operational efficiency in our data centers.
Note: This is an onsite position, with travel required. Candidates must be located in the DC/MD/VA area.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage project tasks, tracking budget, schedule, and scope.
- Serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, documenting design bases and facilitating communication during commissioning activities.
- Review all written documentation submitted to clients.
- Assist in developing, reviewing, and implementing commissioning plans as needed for construction phasing.
- Conduct pre-construction commissioning meetings.
- Attend construction progress and pre-installation job-site meetings to gather relevant information.
- Review meeting minutes for any necessary revisions and assist in resolving discrepancies related to design intent.
- Collaborate on the commissioning schedule and integrate it with the master project schedule.
- Thoroughly review design documents at the end of the Construction Documents Phase and drive necessary design changes.
- Develop comprehensive commissioning specifications for all commissioned equipment.
- Inspect field installations and witness functional tests; conduct site visits as necessary.
- Coordinate with IT for control systems issues and oversee the execution of commissioning tests.
- Assist in developing and executing commissioning test procedures to ensure compliance with design specifications.
- Help establish engineering standards and best practices.
- Perform readiness reviews to support overall building acceptance.
- Validate and train operational team personnel.
- Review final third-party commissioning reports.
- Travel to sites, client meetings, and training as required.
- Assist in scheduling Factory Acceptance/Witness tests with development staff.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical commissioning, ideally within data centers or critical facilities.
- Strong understanding of data center systems and electrical building systems.
- Familiarity with relevant design and local codes, as well as industry standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ASHRAE).
- Excellent business acumen and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Experience with commissioning software/tools is a plus.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and assertive personality to ensure timely process completion.
- Ability to maintain strong relationships with contractors, clients, and internal departments.
- Willingness to travel and respond to after-hours communications in emergencies.
What We Offer
Our people and culture are the cornerstones of our organization. We pride ourselves on a team of industry experts and leaders committed to innovation and growth. Employees enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability), a 401(k) plan with matching, generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and opportunities for professional development.
