Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent · 6 hours ago
Commissioning Project Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expDaksta is connecting mission-critical talent and is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager to oversee the commissioning process for large data center developments. This role involves managing the commissioning team, developing project plans, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Kain Bevis
Responsibilities
Provide overall project management and leadership for the entire commissioning team (all disciplines)
Develop and own the master commissioning program, budget, and resource plan
Act as the primary client representative for all commissioning activities, providing regular executive-level reporting
Manage the commissioning contract, subcontractors, and vendors
Lead the Integrated Systems Testing (IST) strategy, simulating failure scenarios to prove system resilience and redundancy
Ensure rigorous compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental plans
Facilitate the transition from commissioning to facility operations, including training of client operations staff
Drive the project through substantial completion, final handover, and warranty phase initiation
Implement and manage commissioning software tools and documentation platforms
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or similar)
10+ years of project experience in mission-critical construction, with at least 5 years specifically managing total commissioning programs for large data centers
Demonstrated success in managing multiple commissioning managers/leads and large, cross-functional teams
Deep technical understanding of both electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure
Exceptional financial, contractual, and risk management skills
Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities
Preferred
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable
Benefits
Highly competitive executive compensation package (Base + Bonus + LTIP/Equity)
Full executive benefits: premium health, life, and disability insurance for entire family
Significant annual bonus tied to project and company performance (25-40%+)
Long-term incentive plan (stock options/RSUs)
Company car or generous monthly allowance
Discretionary annual leave with executive travel perks
Membership to professional bodies and sponsorship for advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc)
Strategic role with direct impact on company growth and client satisfaction
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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