5-7 years of experience in electrical, mechanical, or controls environments
Proven track record in leading project teams or field operations
Strong troubleshooting skills in technical systems
Experience with interpreting technical documents and schematics
Availability and willingness to travel extensively for projects
Responsibilities
Lead commissioning and functional testing for mission-critical projects
Direct and coordinate work for contractors and commissioning personnel
Review and analyze construction documents and technical specifications
Develop and implement detailed commissioning plans and test scripts
Manage project schedules, resources, and site manpower
Identify and solve technical issues during commissioning processes
Act as the main contact for clients throughout the commissioning phase
Document and report on commissioning activities and project progress
Benefits
Opportunity to lead on significant infrastructure projects
Exposure to advanced technologies in hyperscale data centers
Collaboration with a wide range of contractors and technical experts
Long-term career growth in project leadership
Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
Full Job Description
Description
Seeking a Commissioning Field Manager to lead commissioning activities on large-scale mission-critical projects, including hyperscale data centers and advanced infrastructure facilities. This role is ideal for technically strong leaders who have progressed from hands-on electrical, mechanical, controls, commissioning, critical facilities, semiconductor, automation, or military technical backgrounds and are looking to move into project leadership. You will oversee field execution, coordinate contractors and vendors, manage project teams, and serve as the primary onsite contact for clients throughout the commissioning process.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead onsite commissioning and functional testing activities
Direct contractors, vendors, and commissioning personnel
Review construction documents, drawings, and system sequences
Develop commissioning plans, procedures, and test scripts
Coordinate project schedules, manpower, and resources
Identify and resolve technical and project execution issues
Serve as primary client contact during commissioning activities
Prepare commissioning reports and project documentation
Support startup, validation, troubleshooting, and turnover activities
Preferred Backgrounds:
We're particularly interested in candidates with leadership experience from:
Data Center Operations & Critical Facilities
Commissioning & Startup
Electrical Maintenance & Automation
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Industrial Controls & Robotics
Mission-Critical Infrastructure
Navy Nuclear (EMN, ETN, MMN)
Navy ET, EM, IC, MM
Military technical leaders with strong electrical or mechanical backgrounds
Must-Have Skills, Experience, & Education:
Strong electrical, mechanical, or controls troubleshooting background
Experience leading teams, projects, or field operations
Ability to read drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
Willingness to travel extensively and support long-term project assignments
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Nice-To-Have Skills, Experience, & Education:
Data center commissioning experience
Critical facilities experience
Project management or field leadership experience
Experience with electrical distribution, HVAC, controls, generators, UPS, or automation systems
