Commissioning Manager - Data Center

About the role

A data center owner/operator in Phoenix, Arizona, is looking for a Commissioning Manager through Clear Recruitment. The role oversees and executes the full commissioning process for large, technically complex data center projects, ensuring mechanical, electrical, controls, cooling, life-safety and integrated systems are fully tested, validated and operational before handover. It works directly with construction teams, engineers, subcontractors, OEMs and third-party commissioning agents.

Key responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for major data center and mission-critical projects
• Develop commissioning plans, checklists, schedules and functional test procedures
• Oversee electrical and mechanical systems testing, including UPS, switchgear, generators, cooling systems, controls and life-safety systems
• Coordinate with construction teams, engineers, subcontractors, OEM vendors and commissioning agents
• Track issues, drive corrective actions and maintain detailed commissioning documentation
• Ensure systems meet performance, redundancy and reliability standards for high-availability facilities
• Support turnover documentation, training and readiness for operations
• Maintain safety and quality compliance throughout commissioning

Required profile

• Strong experience commissioning data centers or mission-critical facilities
• Experience managing complex testing workflows across multiple vendors and disciplines
• Excellent coordination, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-growing mission-critical environment
• Driven, proactive and motivated to help a major GC expand in the data center market