AM Technical Solutions, Inc · 16 hours ago
Data Center Commissioning Manager (Owner’s Representative)
USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAM Technical Solutions is seeking a Commissioning Manager to act as the Owner’s Representative for colocation data center projects. This role is responsible for providing governance, technical oversight, and acceptance authority for the commissioning process, ensuring that building systems meet operational needs and project requirements.
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Responsibilities
Act as the Owner’s commissioning authority for colocation facilities, representing Owner interests in performance, reliability, safety, and tenant readiness
Ensure commissioning activities align with ASHRAE commissioning process and terminology
Establish and maintain commissioning roles, responsibilities, interfaces, and acceptance criteria across all parties
Serve as escalation authority for commissioning-related risks, conflicts, and non-conformances
Oversee the A&E’s development and execution of project stakeholder aligned design commissioning deliverables
Review and approve: Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), with specific focus on colocation operational flexibility, scalability, and tenant isolation
Basis of Design (BOD) for mechanical, electrical, controls, and life-safety systems
Sequences of Operation (SOO) supporting concurrent maintainability and fault tolerance
Have an awareness and act accordingly if design documentation are required to supports future tenant fit-outs, phased occupancy, and live-site expansions
Oversee the GC’s development and execution of commissioning plans and procedures consistent with industry and/or ASHRAE Standards
Verify effective coordination between GC and subcontractors for: L1: Factory testing, material verification, and equipment certification
L2: Installation verification and pre-functional checklists
L3: Functional performance testing at the system level
Ensure commissioning activities reflect multi-tenant operational constraints, including isolation of tenant spaces and shared infrastructure
Review commissioning documentation, test results, deficiency logs, and corrective action plans
Oversee the CxA’s development and execution of integrated systems commissioning plans
Validate that L4 and L5 testing aligns with project definitions and contracted General Requirements for Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and Operational Performance Verification
Ensure testing includes but not limited to: Failure mode and effects testing (FMET)
Load transfer and redundancy validation
Controls integration and alarm management
Witness and participate in acceptance testing required for Owner turnover and tenant readiness
Ensure commissioning supports partial turnover, phased energization, and tenant-by-tenant occupancy
Validate operational procedures, emergency response scenarios, and tenant-impact mitigation strategies
Support development and validation of facility operations manuals, training programs, and handover documentation
Coordinate commissioning activities with Owner operations, leasing, and tenant delivery teams
Ensure all commissioning activities comply with applicable local and national building codes, regulatory requirements, project specifications, and ASHRAE guidelines and standards
Align with site Safety Professionals on Control of Hazardous Energy (COHE) principles throughout all commissioning phases to ensure personnel safety, equipment protection, energy efficiency, and long-term operational reliability
Collaborate with Site Safety Professionals in relation to governance and enforcement of Control of Hazardous Energy (COHE) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements across all commissioning activities
Require that all commissioning activities involving energized systems, system manipulation, or failure scenario testing are conducted under formally approved COHE and LOTO procedures
Verify that clear authority, roles, and responsibilities are established for hazardous energy isolation, lock application, tag control, verification, and release during commissioning and integrated systems testing
Ensure commissioning plans, test procedures, and method statements explicitly identify hazardous energy sources, isolation points, and required safety controls prior to execution
Align with Site Safety Professionals on required documented LOTO plans, switching procedures, and job hazard analyses (JHAs) for commissioning activities involving: Electrical energization and de-energization
Mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, pneumatic, and stored energy systems
Integrated Systems Testing (IST), Failure Mode and Effects Testing (FMET), and operational scenario exercises
Coordinate COHE and LOTO execution with Owner safety leadership, GC safety teams, subcontractors, and the Commissioning Agent to prevent unauthorized energization, unsafe testing conditions, or system operation
Coordinate with Owner safety leadership regarding commissioning-related risks unique to colocation environments, including shared infrastructure, live systems, phased turnover, and tenant-adjacent operations
Track, manage, and drive closure of commissioning deficiencies and safety-related findings in alignment with Owner acceptance criteria and project schedule milestones
Support Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) inspections, utility coordination, and occupancy requirements as they relate to commissioning, energization, and life-safety system acceptance
Ensure commissioning documentation is complete, auditable, and traceable across all phases
Maintain commissioning logs, issue trackers, and executive-level status reports
Verify all commissioning records are transferred into Owner document management systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering, or equivalent experience
8–12+ years of experience in data center design, construction, or commissioning, with direct colocation experience
Strong understanding of COHE and LOTO requirements
Strong working knowledge of ASHRAE Guidelines, AMSE and NEC
Proven experience acting as Owner's Representative or Owner's Agent for mission-critical facilities
Preferred
Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), PE, or equivalent certification
Experience with multi-tenant, concurrently maintainable data center designs
Familiarity with tenant delivery, phased turnover, and live-site commissioning
Company
AM Technical Solutions, Inc
AM Technical Solutions is a construction company offering construction management and project management services.
1001-5000 employees
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