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Decima International · 1 month ago

Commissioning Manager (Remote) - United States

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Decima International is a professional services company providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. They are seeking a driven and capable Commissioning Manager with experience in hyperscale data center development to manage the commissioning and delivery of mission-critical facilities for a top technology client.

Civil EngineeringConstructionProfessional ServicesProject Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Versed in modern project management techniques within complex, multi-functional organizations; have an understanding and knowledge of engineering, design, procurement and contracting, safety, construction, and commissioning

Establish a strong relationship with the client and communicate with both technical and management-level personnel

Manage assigned work from start to close out, covering all aspects related to work delivery in order to ensure that the work is conducted in a timely and effective manner

Prepare PowerPoint decks and present to management on progress, findings, and recommendations

Review project plans, requirements, and specifications

Prepare RFPs and support the process of contractor selection and contract award

Work with contractors to establish CPM baseline schedules

Perform resource analyses to identify potential bottlenecks and resource strain

Identify project risks, gaps, and opportunities and provide recommendations to stakeholders to mitigate the impact of these risks and take advantage of opportunities

Facilitate, run, and chair project meetings (including OAC meetings) and maintain accurate meeting minutes and action items

Review and validate project progress, contractor pay applications, and invoices

Carry out financial and technical appraisals of project options. Perform feasibility studies, site surveys, and liaison with designers, engineers, superintendents, and construction managers as required

Support business development efforts by contributing to strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts

Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Interpret and verify OPR, Basis of Design (BOD), and system performance criteria

Conduct commissioning-focused design reviews at schematic, design development, and construction documents stages

Review the contractor's commissioning plan, checking roles, responsibilities, schedules, reporting structures, and test procedures

Identify commissioning risks related to operational facility upgrades, shutdown coordination, system tie-ins, phasing, and interim life-safety measures

Review shutdown plans for system tie-ins and upgrades

Review MEP and controls submittals for compliance with OPR/BOD and commissioning requirements

Review contractor's commissioning-specific schedules and check alignment with project milestones

Coordinate off-site factory witness testing (FWT) for major equipment (e.g., generators, chillers, switchgear, UPS)

Verify installation quality, accessibility, and readiness for functional performance testing (FPT)

Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and controls contractors to ensure systems are installed and prepared for commissioning

Develop and oversee pre-functional checklists (PFC)

Validate pre-start and startup data, test logs, and manufacturer documentation

Coordinate system cutovers from old to new infrastructure

Lead and document functional and integrated systems tests for all major MEP systems

Conduct scenario-based tests to ensure systems respond correctly during failures (e.g., power loss, emergency modes)

Work with contractors to maintain a commissioning issues log

Drive timely closure through contractor engagement and corrective actions

Compare tested performance to design intent and OPR/BOD criteria

Work with all project stakeholders to reduce disruption to ongoing operations

Schedule tests during approved shutdown windows or off-hours

Qualification

Commissioning experienceMechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringControls engineeringProject Management Professional (PMP)Commissioning certificationsData center developmentClient-facing experienceMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skills

Required

12+ years of commissioning experience with mission-critical, industrial, or hyperscale data center facilities

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, controls engineering, or a related technical field

An excellent understanding of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems

Strong working knowledge of design, pre-construction, installation, startup, commissioning, testing, integrated systems operations, and facility readiness requirements

Experience developing various types of reports, targeting different audiences

Experience in client-facing positions

Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated commissioning programs and the ability to communicate progress to both technical and management-level personnel

Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with any audience clearly and accurately

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs