5-7 years of experience in electrical, mechanical, or controls troubleshooting
Proven leadership in team or field operations
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as schematics
Willingness to travel extensively for project support
Excellent communication skills for client engagement
Responsibilities
Lead onsite commissioning and functional testing activities
Direct teams of contractors, vendors, and commissioning personnel
Review and analyze construction documents and system sequences
Develop and implement commissioning plans and test scripts
Coordinate project schedules and allocate resources effectively
Identify and troubleshoot technical project execution issues
Prepare and document comprehensive commissioning reports
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and skills training
Engagement in large-scale, impactful projects
Collaborative work environment with industry experts
Travel opportunities for diverse project exposure
Leadership growth potential within the organization
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
