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Commissioning Manager – Hyperscale Data Centre
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join our team and take ownership of commissioning oversight for a landmark hyperscale data centre development in Chicago, Illinois.
This 200-acre, 200MW campus represents a major strategic investment and is one of the most significant mission-critical projects currently under development in North America. As the first dedicated in-house commissioning professional on the project, you will play a critical role in ensuring successful delivery of the commissioning programme while working closely with project stakeholders and the appointed commissioning agent.
This is a highly visible position with a long-term growth path, offering the opportunity to help shape commissioning standards, processes, and future team development across upcoming projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the execution of the commissioning programme delivered by the appointed commissioning agent.
- Monitor commissioning progress through all project phases, ensuring alignment with project objectives, schedules, and operational requirements.
- Coordinate closely with construction, design, operations, and commissioning teams to drive successful project delivery.
- Review commissioning plans, procedures, scripts, reports, and turnover documentaion.
- Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and support resolution of technical and operational challenges.
- Manage subcontractors and key stakeholders to ensure commissioning milestones are achieved safely and efficiently.
- Support integrated systems testing and operational readiness activities.
- Establish best practices and contribute to the development of commissioning standards for future projects.
- Provide leadership and strategic direction with the longer-term objective of building and leading an internal commissioning team.
Candidate Profile,
The successful candidate will ideally bring:
- Strong electrical field and commissioning experience within mission-critical environments.
- Proven data centre commissioning experience, ideally covering commissioning phases 0–6.
- Deep understanding of how critical systems are designed, installed, commissioned, operated, and maintained.
- Experience with electrical distribution systems, backup power generation, UPS systems, switchgear, controls, and associated critical infrastructure.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, consultants, and commissioning stakeholders effectively.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
- A stable career history with evidence of delivering long-term impact across major projects and organisations.
- The ambition and capability to develop and lead a commissioning function as the business continues to expand.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a flagship hyperscale data centre development
- High-profile role with significant visibility and influence across project delivery.
- Long-term career progression into commissioning leadership.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Relocation assistance available for exceptional candidates.
- Opportunity to help shape commissioning strategy across future developments.