Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent · 1 day ago
Commissioning Manager
Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expDaksta is connecting mission-critical talent, and they are seeking a Data Center Commissioning Manager. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the commissioning process for mission-critical data center facilities, ensuring all systems are designed, installed, tested, and operated according to project requirements and industry standards.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Sonny Miller
Responsibilities
Develop and manage the overall commissioning plan for data center projects from design through integrated systems testing (IST) and final acceptance
Lead commissioning activities for electrical, mechanical, BMS/EPMS, fire/life safety, and security systems
Coordinate commissioning schedules with construction, design, and operations teams
Serve as the primary point of contact for all commissioning-related activities
Review design documents for commissionability, maintainability, and operational readiness
Participate in design reviews, value engineering, and risk assessments
Develop commissioning specifications, test scripts, and procedures
Ensure alignment with owner’s project requirements (OPR) and basis of design (BOD)
Verify installation and readiness of systems prior to testing
Coordinate factory witness testing (FWT) and site acceptance testing (SAT)
Track and manage commissioning issues, deficiencies, and resolution plans
Ensure proper documentation, as-builts, and system manuals are completed
Plan and execute Level 1–5 testing, including Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
Validate redundancy, failover, and concurrent maintainability scenarios
Ensure compliance with industry standards (ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, NFPA, IEC, etc.)
Document test results and manage final commissioning reports
Support training of operations and maintenance staff
Ensure successful handover to data center operations teams
Verify system performance aligns with operational requirements
Support early-life operation and warranty phase activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in mission-critical facilities or data center environments
5+ years of hands-on commissioning experience
Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems for data centers
Experience with integrated systems testing (IST) and operational readiness
Preferred
Commissioning Authority (CxA), Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD), or similar certifications
Experience with hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center projects
Familiarity with EPMS, BMS, SCADA, and DCIM systems
Experience managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously
Company
Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent
🟪 Our Story Daksta’s mission is to be the leading recruitment & executive search partner that are specialists in identifying and partnering with mid-senior level engineering & construction talent and connecting them with leading organisations across advanced facilities markets including Data Centres, Life Sciences and Semiconductors operating across two continents: Europe & USA.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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