Yates Construction · 4 hours ago
Commissioning Manager (Data Center)
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expYates Construction is a family-owned company ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country. They are seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead the project commissioning effort for data center projects, ensuring that all building systems are designed, installed, tested, and operated according to the Owner’s operational needs and the Engineer’s design intent.
Civil EngineeringCommercialConstructionInfrastructure
Responsibilities
Manage multiple commissioning projects, including client interface and coordination with internal and external teams
Contribute to improving commissioning processes and implementing industry best practices for mission-critical environments
Review and revise Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)
Review Basis of Design (BOD) documentation
Perform peer and design reviews with a focus on data center MEP and critical power systems
Review equipment submittals for compliance with project requirements
Write and/or review project-specific commissioning specifications and commissioning plans
Generate project-specific installation checklists for mechanical, electrical, controls, and critical systems
Develop project-specific functional performance tests (FPTs)
Conduct onsite functional performance testing for all critical systems
Observe equipment startup activities and prepare detailed reports
Perform project site observations and maintain/update the commissioning issues log
Lead or participate in commissioning and construction coordination meetings
Schedule and coordinate commissioning activities with contractors, vendors, commissioning agents, and the owner
Review O&M manual documentation for completeness and accuracy
Verify owner training sessions and ensure training requirements are met
Write final commissioning reports summarizing testing, results, and system readiness
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all levels of commissioning required for data centers, including Level 1–5 commissioning processes
Qualification
Required
Experience leading commissioning or similar teams on complex projects with significant mechanical and electrical system components, preferably in data centers or mission-critical facilities
Associate degree or higher in HVAC Technology, Building Systems Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; or 8+ years of experience in building construction with strong exposure to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and/or TAB processes
Minimum of 3 years of building commissioning experience
Working knowledge of building control systems (BMS/EPMS)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with a wide range of stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proficiency in Procore and ProjectSight platforms
Competency with cloud-based commissioning software platforms
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to perform duties outside the typical scope when necessary
Effective team leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively
Commitment to continuous learning and expanding technical and industry knowledge
Working knowledge of mechanical and plumbing equipment and design
Working knowledge of electrical equipment and design, including UPS, generators, switchgear, and distribution systems
Experience with building construction and controls integration
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities
Preferred
Commissioning certification (ACG, BCxA, ASHRAE) or ability to obtain within 6 months
Company
Yates Construction
Yates Construction specializes in the design, civil engineering, project management, infrastructure administration and development.
5001-10000 employees
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