Data Center Commissioning Project Manager – Columbus, OH This opportunity is with a leading EPC Company of data center design / build / commissioning solutions. This company provides solutions that are custom-fit to the requirements of their client’s mission-critical facilities. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. They build mission-critical facilities for data center facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies.

We are looking for an experienced Data Center Commissioning Manager to support a critical facility data center construction project with coordination between Engineering and Construction Teams to drive the Cx process. The Commissioning Manager will be responsible for managing the overall quality of data center construction projects, with a focus on installation and commissioning of key infrastructure systems in accordance with company’s policies and procedures. The Commissioning Manager will coordinate the Cx Schedule with the Master Schedule and report the status of the site CxA to senior leadership and our clients. The candidate should be experienced in leading the Commissioning process and understand the MEP construction coordination of complex data center projects, communicate with contractors and vendors to obtain documentation, schedule technicians, and coordinate startup and testing of complex electrical and mechanical equipment and systems in a datacenter environment. Must have experience analyzing processes, creating process documentation, developing operational procedures, experience with Levels 1-3 commissioning and communicating effectively with both business and operations managers. The Subject Matter expert supports the development and implementation of Mission Critical O&M initiatives, based on company’s best practices.

Responsibilities :

Perform periodic site walk-throughs in order to ensure Company’s procedures and standards are followed. This includes assisting any other support staff and contracted vendors

Manage and perform level 1-3 commissioning procedures for the data center project

Communicate the status of the operation process with senior management

Site acceptance and commissioning of the facility to ensure the site meets the superior and dynamic standards of Company Standards

Assist in the development of procedures / Method of Procedures (MOPs) for the DC build in addition to approving MOPs for data hall work

Supervise the on-site management the facility manager, facility technicians, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all level 1 -3 commissioning is performed according to established practices and procedures

Manage at a high level – the client relationship and act as escalation point of contact for the company for the site

Manage the establishment of performance benchmarks, conduct analyses and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance

Work with business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency

Review MOPs and SOPs for all work on critical data center facility equipment

Ensure that a constant state of readiness in support of the mission goal of 99.999% uptime

Conduct critical facilities Operations and Maintenance (O&M) program analysis and reporting

Design Critical Environment Programs for both internal and external clients

Coordinate with Design/Construction Team

Assess, recommend and implement industry best practices into new and existing Critical Environment Programs

Develop process documentation and training materials

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience including Military a plus

Certifications as a Cx Professional (BCxP, CxA, CCP, etc.)a plus

NETA / NICET certification a plus

Journeyman or Master’s License in MEP a plus

5-10+ years of data center facility construction and commissioning experience

Data Center Project experience on projects 5 MW or larger a plus

3-5 years of Quality Assurance / Quality Controls, Commissioning, MEP Coordination, or other relevant experience

Previous experience working with a GC or 3rd Party CxA Company a huge plus

Solid Understanding of Critical Electrical Power Systems or Mechanical / HVAC equipment in a data center environment

Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes – EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army – Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.

Proficient in the Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, Teams etc.)

Experience with BIM 360 / ACC, CxAlloy, end user ACMS as necessary

Strong verbal and written communications skills; Good presentation skills

Superior analytical, planning and problem resolution skills

Highly organized with proved project management abilities; self motivated

Strong organizational skills and detail oriented

Strong customer service skills

Open to travel M-F / home on weekends / limited travel if located near a project

Relo available

Submittal Instructions: Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: qmsqjdmcb9zqjqz9guwo1e51cc@crelate.net

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate