Churchill ยท 20 hours ago
Commissioning Manager
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expChurchill is seeking a Commissioning Manager who will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing the commissioning process for mission-critical data center projects. The role involves ensuring that all systems are installed and tested in accordance with design intent and industry best practices, while collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver operational data center facilities.
ConstructionConsultingProject Management
Hiring Manager
Shelly McGraw
Responsibilities
Develop and manage comprehensive commissioning plans for data center projects from design through turnover
Lead commissioning activities for critical systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAHs/CRACs, BMS, EPMS, fire/life safety, and controls
Serve as the primary point of contact for all commissioning-related activities
Review design documents for constructability, operability, and maintainability
Support design reviews, owner project requirements (OPR), and basis of design (BOD)
Develop commissioning schedules aligned with overall project milestones
Oversee factory witness testing (FWT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and integrated systems testing (IST)
Coordinate functional performance testing and validate system readiness
Identify, track, and resolve commissioning issues and deficiencies
Collaborate with owners, general contractors, trade partners, engineers, and vendors
Ensure clear communication and documentation across all project teams
Provide regular commissioning status updates and reports to leadership and clients
Ensure completion of commissioning documentation, test reports, and closeout packages
Support operational readiness, training, and transition to operations teams
Confirm systems meet performance, reliability, and redundancy requirements prior to handover
Ensure commissioning activities comply with project specifications, codes, and industry standards (ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, NFPA, etc.)
Promote safe work practices and quality control throughout commissioning activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent experience
7+ years of experience in commissioning, engineering, or construction of mission-critical facilities
Proven experience commissioning data center or other mission-critical infrastructure
Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems in data centers
Ability to lead complex testing efforts and multidisciplinary teams
Preferred
Commissioning certifications (CxA, CCP, CEM, or similar)
Experience with Tier III/Tier IV data centers
Familiarity with hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center environments
Company
Churchill
Churchill is a leader in construction and infrastructure, with a focus on project controls and financial management.
11-50 employees
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