Data Center Commissioning Senior Project Manager

FST Technical Services

$120K — $150K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in commissioning, engineering, or mission-critical construction
  • 3+ years delivering data center projects
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong understanding of MEP systems and commissioning processes
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead commissioning from pre-construction to final validation
  • Oversee functional testing and system validation
  • Ensure projects are on time and within budget
  • Identify system risks and performance issues early
  • Manage project profitability and financial forecasting
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients
  • Drive process improvements for operational efficiency

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence commissioning delivery
  • Work on complex data center projects
  • Be part of a team that values accountability and expertise
  • Potential for team growth and high performance
  • Active involvement in client relationship management
Full Job Description
Senior Project Manager - Data Center Operations (Cx) who thrives in fast-paced environments, leads from the front, and takes ownership of complex project outcomes.

What You'll Own

Project Leadership & Execution
• Lead commissioning delivery from pre-construction through final validation
• Oversee functional testing, system validation, and issue resolution
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest quality standards

Technical & Operational Leadership
• Identify system risks, scope gaps, and performance issues early
• Partner with field teams to drive real-time problem solving
• Interpret contract documents to reduce risk and maximize value

Financial Performance
• Manage project profitability, utilization, and forecasting
• Review invoicing and support financial reporting processes

Team Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and develop commissioning engineers
• Support staffing, hiring, and team scalability
• Build accountability and consistency across project execution

Client Leadership & Growth
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients
• Strengthen relationships and support repeat business
• Contribute to project pursuits, pricing, and growth strategy
Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Ensure consistent technical standards across all projects
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency

What You Bring

Core Experience
• 10+ years in commissioning, engineering, or mission-critical construction
• Ideally 3 or more years of proven experience delivering data center projects
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and teams

Preferred Experience
• Full L1-L5 commissioning lifecycle experience
• Hyperscale data center exposure strongly preferred


Technical Capability
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, commissioning processes, and system interconnectivity
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts

Leadership & Business Skills
• Strong client relationship management
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and scale teams
• Financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and margin management

Professional Skills
• Excellent communication and presentation ability
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically

Work Environment & Travel
• Active construction and mission-critical facility environments
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and navigate job sites
• Travel required based on project needs

Why FST

At FST, you are part of a team that values execution, accountability, and expertise. You will have the opportunity to influence how commissioning is delivered, grow high-performing teams, and work on some of the most complex data center projects in the industry.

Important Notes
• No visa sponsorship available
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States

FST Technical does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

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