DescriptionSeeking 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
