Commissioning Manager

Startup & Commissioning Manager – Hyperscale Data Center

Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming

Lead the initial through final Phases of One of America's Most Advanced Mission-Critical Projects

A premier multi-billion-dollar mechanical contractor is seeking an experienced Startup & Commissioning Manager to lead the startup, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities for a landmark hyperscale data center project in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

For more than a decade, our client has delivered some of North America's most sophisticated mission-critical facilities, partnering with the world's largest technology companies to construct and commission state-of-the-art hyperscale data centers. Their commitment to innovation, quality, and technical excellence has established them as one of the industry's most respected contractors.

Built for Innovation

Headquartered in Denver, the company operates more than 200,000 square feet of advanced prefabrication and manufacturing facilities, enabling project teams to leverage cutting-edge construction technologies and deliver complex projects with unmatched quality and efficiency.

As Startup & Commissioning Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in bringing this mission-critical facility online, ensuring every mechanical system performs to the highest standards before owner turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all startup, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities for the mechanical scope of a hyperscale data center.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and turnover documentation.
• Coordinate with owners, commissioning agents, design engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and construction teams.
• Manage functional performance testing of HVAC, chilled water, cooling systems, plumbing, piping, and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Oversee equipment startup activities and verify system readiness.
• Track commissioning progress and ensure milestone completion in accordance with project schedules.
• Identify and resolve commissioning issues while minimizing impacts to project completion.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, deficiency tracking, and turnover packages.
• Support client acceptance testing and final facility turnover.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in mechanical construction, commissioning, startup, operations, or mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water systems, mechanical piping, plumbing systems, and critical infrastructure.
• Experience leading startup and commissioning activities on large commercial, industrial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or data center projects.
• Ability to interpret construction documents, specifications, sequences of operation, and control strategies.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Previous hyperscale data center commissioning experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with integrated systems testing (IST), functional performance testing (FPT), and owner turnover processes is a significant advantage.

Compensation & Benefits

This organization offers one of the industry's most attractive compensation packages, including:

• Industry-leading base salary
• Significant performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company participation
• Relocation assistance, where applicable
• Long-term career growth with a nationally recognized mission-critical contractor

Join an Elite Team

This is a rare opportunity to join an organization that has helped define the future of mission-critical construction. If you are passionate about startup and commissioning excellence and want to lead the final delivery phase of a world-class hyperscale data center, we encourage you to apply.

Join a team that builds, tests, and delivers the infrastructure powering the digital world.

Apply confidentially today.