HGA is seeking a Commissioning Manager to support operations on mission?critical data center projects in Northern Louisiana near Monroe. This role is responsible for leading all commissioning activities from L3 readiness through L4/L5 startup, testing, documentation, and turnover while ensuring strict compliance with owner requirements, contract documents, schedule expectations, and safety standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesEnvironmental Health & Safety (EHS) - Demonstrate personal accountability for EHS as the highest project priority; promote and enforce an Incident?Free Environment (IFE) culture.
- Lead and participate in safety walks, audits, and Client Executive Safety Walks.
- Evaluate safety impacts from scheduling or production changes; escalate high?risk activities.
- Participate in Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and communicate findings to field teams.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA 30 and NFPA 70E.
Commissioning Leadership & Execution - Serve as primary liaison with the Owner's third?party Commissioning Agent.
- Lead/participate in daily commissioning coordination meetings.
- Plan, manage, and execute L3-L5 commissioning phases, including startup, functional testing, and turnover.
- Oversee and resolve Level 4 & Level 5 commissioning issues.
- Coordinate commissioning needs with superintendents, QA/QC, L3 coordinators, and trade partners.
- Support development, review, and execution of deferred commissioning CMOPs.
- Ensure commissioning activities align with the project schedule and contractual milestones.
Scheduling, Scripts & Documentation - Manage L3-L5 commissioning microschedules, including updates in Smartsheet.
- Coordinate commissioning script requirements with the third?party Cx Agent.
- Schedule and lead commissioning script page?turn reviews (Bluebeam).
- Ensure finalized scripts, test records, and documentation are uploaded to ACC Build / BIM 360 Field.
- Track commissioning metrics, readiness scores, and quality indicators.
Vendor, OFCI & MOFE Coordination - Assist OFCI and MOFE Managers with vendor support for L4/L5 commissioning.
- Coordinate vendor site visits to ensure:
- Equipment readiness
- Safe startup execution
- Minimal interference with construction activities
- Confirm L1-L3 equipment compliance prior to commissioning.
Stakeholder & Team Leadership - Build and maintain strong working relationships with:
- Owner construction & facilities teams
- Third?party commissioning agents
- Trade partners & vendors
- Mentor, train, and coach commissioning staff.
- Support staffing plans and manpower coordination with the third?party Cx Agent.
- Promote a positive, collaborative project culture.
Contract, Trade & Process Management - Understand and enforce contract requirements, including Division 01 commissioning obligations.
- Manage impacts from PRs, CCDs, and bulletins.
- Ensure trade partners are properly onboarded and aligned with commissioning expectations.
- Maintain effective document control, change management, and knowledge?transfer processes.
- Apply Best Builder Framework (BBF) competencies.
Meetings & Coordination - Lead or participate in:
- Morning third?party coordination syncs
- L2/L3 microschedule meetings
- Weekly QA/QC meetings
- Daily commissioning meetings
- OAC & client coordination meetings
- ACC issue?resolution sessions
- Represent commissioning in VDC, cost, and operations meetings.
Qualifications:Education - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field,
OR equivalent mission?critical commissioning experience.
Experience - 10+ years in mission?critical or data center construction.
- 5+ years in a commissioning leadership role (Manager, Lead Cx Engineer, Senior Cx Engineer).
- Experience managing L3-L5 commissioning phases.
- Proven experience working with:
- Third?party commissioning agents
- OFCI/MOFE equipment & vendors
- Hyperscale or colocation data center programs
Technical Knowledge - Strong understanding of electrical & mechanical mission?critical systems.
- Expertise in commissioning workflows, scripts, testing protocols.
- Understanding of construction sequencing, critical path, and startup readiness.
- Ability to read/interpret:
- Drawings & specifications
- Submittals & RFIs
- Commissioning plans & test scripts
Tools & Platforms - Proficient with:
- ACC Build / BIM 360
- Bluebeam
- Smartsheet
- Commissioning documentation platforms
Preferred Qualifications - Mission?critical commissioning on hyperscale campuses.
- Advanced commissioning certifications (BCxA CCP/ACP or equivalent).
- Experience coordinating large cross?functional teams in high?stakes startup environments.
HGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
