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Vertex Innovations, Inc. · 2 days ago

Data Center Commissioning Manager

Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $150K/yr

7+ years exp

Vertex Innovations, Inc. is seeking an experienced Data Center Commissioning Manager to lead and manage the commissioning process for mission-critical data center projects. This role is responsible for ensuring that all building systems are planned, tested, validated, and documented to meet design intent, operational requirements, and client expectations.

ConstructionProject ManagementSoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead the full life-cycle commissioning process for data center projects (Level 1–5)

Develop and manage commissioning plans, schedules, and test scripts

Coordinate with design engineers, construction teams, vendors, and clients

Oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), fire/life safety, controls, and integrated systems testing

Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements

Manage factory witness testing (FWT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and integrated systems testing (IST)

Review and approve commissioning documentation, reports, and turnover packages

Identify risks, track deficiencies, and drive resolution through completion

Support client training, handover, and operational readiness

Provide leadership and mentorship to commissioning engineers and agents

Qualification

Data center commissioningElectrical systems knowledgeMechanical systems knowledgeIntegrated systems testingConstruction drawings interpretationProject Management Professional (PMP)Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)Coordination skillsOSHA 30 certificationCommunication skillsLeadership skillsReporting skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

OSHA 30 Construction certification

7+ years of experience in data center commissioning or mission-critical facilities

Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in data centers

Experience with integrated systems testing and phased commissioning

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills

Willingness to travel to project sites as required

Preferred

Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), CxA, or similar certification

Experience with hyperscale or colocation data centers

Familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, IEEE, and Uptime Institute standards

Strong reporting and documentation skills

Benefits

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD, Life-AD&D

Retirement: 401(k), discretionary Pension & Profit sharing, subject to Plan documents

15 days paid time off (prorated based on start date) and 8 holidays

Company

Vertex Innovations, Inc.

Vertex Innovations is a strategic partner offering construction management, professional services, and managed software services to telecommunications, finance, utilities, and enterprise clients across the United States.

Founded in 2003

Littleton, Colorado, USA

11-50 employees