Senior Data Center Project Manager

Role Overview

• Lead end-to-end start-up and commissioning projects for electrical power systems within data centers—from pre-functional checks through Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and handover.
• Develop and own the commissioning project plan, including scope, schedule, budget, risk register, and resource plan.
• Serve as the single point of contact for all commissioning-related activities with internal teams, customers, and contractors.
• Coordinate and oversee commissioning activities for: Medium and low voltage switchgear / switchboards, Transformers, Busway / bus duct, Protection relays and metering.
• Ensure commissioning is executed in accordance with owner’s project requirements, design basis, specifications, and industry standards (e.g., NFPA, IEEE, IEC, ASHRAE, Uptime).
• Review and approve commissioning scripts, test procedures, and method statements, and ensure that deficiencies are documented, tracked, and closed out.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for issues uncovered during L2-L4 commissioning and IST.
• Act as the key liaison between clients (including hyperscale cloud, enterprise, and colo customers), EPCs, OEMs, Cx agents, and internal engineering/service teams.
• Run regular progress meetings and technical reviews, clearly communicating status, risks, and recovery plans.
• Build strong working relationships on-site and represent the company with professionalism and confidence.
• Champion a “zero harm” safety culture on all commissioning sites, ensuring compliance with company and customer safety policies and procedures.
• Enforce quality standards and ensure all work is executed to the highest levels of craftsmanship and reliability.
• Ensure all required documentation, test reports, as-builts, redlines, and turnover packages are complete, accurate, and delivered on time.
• Develop and maintain detailed commissioning schedules aligned with construction milestones and data center go-live dates.
• Track costs, change orders, and earned value for commissioning scope; proactively manage variances and opportunities.
• Provide regular project reporting to leadership and customers, including KPIs, risk/issue logs, punch lists, and lessons learned.
• Coordinate and direct multidisciplinary site teams (field engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and third-party Cx agents).
• Mentor less-experienced engineers and support staff on commissioning best practices, documentation, and customer communication.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of standard commissioning procedures, templates, and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 7+ years managing complex technical projects, with at least 3+ years focused on start-up and commissioning of power or MEP systems.
• Direct experience in data centers, critical facilities, or heavy industrial power distribution environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems (MV/LV), short circuit/coordination concepts, protective relays, and critical power architecture (N, N+1, 2N).
• Demonstrated experience with commissioning processes (levels 1–5), electrical acceptance testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Familiarity with EPMS/BMS, SCADA, and controls integration is a plus.
• Proven track record managing scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholders on multi-million-dollar projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent) and the MS Office suite.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites (10-20% travel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to both technical and executive audiences.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Tech Stack

• Cloud

Benefits

• Health, Life & Disability
• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program
• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
• 11 paid holidays.
• Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy