Location: This role requires 100% travel and may involve assignments at project sites nationwide.
This is a field-based position assigned to active construction project sites as determined by business needs. The primary work location will be the project site, and regular on-site attendance is required. Project assignments and work locations may change throughout employment.
Work schedules may include weekends, holidays, extended hours, and overtime as needed to support project requirements. Specific schedules and shift times will be communicated by management and may be modified based on business needs.
Department: DEPCON
The Opportunity The Director of Commissioning is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational execution, and continuous improvement of all commissioning (Cx) activities for mission-critical equipment within data center environments. This role ensures that all systems are commissioned safely, compliantly, and to the highest technical standards while delivering exceptional customer experience.
The Director will build and scale commissioning capabilities across multiple regions, standardize processes, develop technical talent, and ensure flawless startup and turnover of equipment including power, cooling, controls, and integrated systems.
This leader must balance technical depth, project execution rigor, and organizational scalability in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
What you will do? - Develop and execute the commissioning strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
- Build scalable commissioning processes to support rapid expansion.
- Establish KPIs for quality, schedule adherence, safety, and customer satisfaction.
- Drive standardization of startup, testing, documentation, and turnover procedures.
- Oversee all commissioning activities including FAT support, site acceptance, integrated systems testing (IST), and final turnover (FR).
- Ensure commissioning aligns with contract scope, specifications, and project schedules.
- Lead cross-functional coordination with project management, field service, engineering, and customers.
- Resolve complex technical and schedule-related escalations.
- Serve as subject matter expert for mission-critical equipment commissioning.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (Uptime Institute, NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, IEEE, etc.).
- Approve commissioning plans, test scripts, and turnover documentation.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action for startup failures.
- Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing commissioning managers and field engineers.
- Establish a technician-to-leader development pathway.
- Define span of control and regional leadership structure.
- Lead technical training initiatives and certification programs.
- Champion a zero-incident safety culture.
- Ensure adherence to LOTO, arc flash, and energized work procedures.
- Drive quality control processes and documentation accuracy.
- Implement commissioning audit programs.
- Manage commissioning budget, labor forecasting, and margin performance.
- Support sales with technical pre-construction input and scope clarification.
- Identify change orders and mitigate scope creep.
- Improve commissioning productivity and cost efficiency.
- Act as executive-level escalation point during critical commissioning events.
- Lead customer-facing technical reviews and readiness meetings.
- Ensure professional turnover documentation and customer training delivery.
- Strengthen long-term client relationships in hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise markets.
Required Qualifications - Equivalent field experience in mission-critical commissioning considered.
- 10+ years in data center commissioning, startup, or field service leadership.
- 5+ years leading multi-regional technical teams.
- Experience with mission-critical equipment such as:
- UPS systems, Generators and paralleling switchgear, MV/LV distribution, Cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH/chillers), Controls and BMS integration, Proven experience scaling technical organizations in high-growth environments.
- OSHA 30
- NFPA 70E
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (preferred).
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
How we support you We believe your best work happens when you feel supported - professionally, personally, and financially. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, stay healthy, and plan for the future.
- Performance-driven rewards • Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
- Comprehensive healthcare • Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family's total well-being.
- Security and peace of mind • Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
- Flexible benefits options • A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
- Time to recharge • Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Investing in your growth • Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
- Planning for the future • Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.
