Alston Construction · 22 hours ago
Commissioning Manager - Mission Critical
Atlanta Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAlston Construction is a trusted general contractor with 40 years of experience in delivering quality projects across various sectors. The Commissioning Manager will lead and coordinate all commissioning activities on mission-critical data center construction projects, ensuring that all building systems are correctly installed, tested, and turned over efficiently.
ConstructionProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the project commissioning plan and commissioning schedule in coordination with the overall construction schedule
Define commissioning scope and responsibilities across subcontractors and vendors
Integrate commissioning activities into the GC’s work plans, phasing, and turnover strategy
Lead commissioning coordination meetings with project teams and trade partners
Coordinate commissioning activities for all mission-critical systems, including:
Electrical power systems (MV/LV, generators, UPS, switchgear, PDUs)
Mechanical systems (chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, hydronic systems)
Controls and BMS
Fire/life safety and security systems
Verify installation completion and readiness prior to startup and testing
Manage and track pre-functional checklists and startup documentation from subcontractors
Coordinate factory witness testing (FWT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and equipment startups
Plan, schedule, and execute functional performance testing (FPT) in coordination with subcontractors, vendors, and the Owner’s commissioning authority
Support and coordinate integrated systems testing (IST), including scenario-based testing and failure simulations
Ensure proper sequencing and safe execution of testing activities
Manage issue tracking, deficiency resolution, and re-testing to closure
Identify commissioning-related risks and constraints impacting schedule or system performance
Proactively drive issue resolution to protect critical path and turnover milestones
Coordinate phased turnover, partial energization, and system readiness milestones
Ensure commissioning activities comply with contract requirements, safety plans, and quality standards
Maintain complete and accurate commissioning records, logs, and reports
Coordinate collection and review of O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and test reports
Support owner training, demonstrations, and turnover documentation
Deliver GC commissioning closeout packages in alignment with contract requirements
Serve as the GC’s primary point of contact for commissioning-related activities
Interface daily with project management, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and third-party commissioning agents
Support AHJ inspections, energization approvals, and system certifications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in construction, commissioning, or startup of mission-critical facilities
Strong working knowledge of data center electrical and mechanical systems
Proven experience coordinating commissioning activities from the GC side
Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and vendors in a fast-paced environment
Strong planning, documentation, and communication skills
Preferred
Experience on large-scale data center or mission-critical construction projects
Commissioning-related certifications (CxA, CCP, QCxP, BCxP, or equivalent)
Familiarity with Tier III / Tier IV data center requirements
Knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, IEEE, and industry commissioning standards
Company
Alston Construction
Alston Construction is a property management and development company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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