Controls Commissioning Manager

Praetorian Power Protection, the leader in NETA testing and staff augmentation to the mission-critical industry, is searching for a Mechanical Commissioning Manager to join our Reno based team. This is an awesome opportunity to get in a very fast paced environment, the cutting edge of technology and be on the front lines of AI.

In This Position, You Will

• Oversee pre-energization walks for data center Building Management Systems (BMS) and controls, ensuring compliance and managing third-party inspection support.
• Lead resolution of BMS and controls-related Cx software and technical issues to optimize data center performance.
• Direct coordination of access for L3/L4/L5 testing of BMS and control systems, including escorts and badge access management.
• Manage technical documentation review for BMS and controls at gating levels (L3 Startup, L4 72hr Lookahead, etc.).
• Supervise startup/shutdown activities for data center BMS and control systems, leading L4/L5 readiness walks with Cx Agent.
• Manage vendor and trade partner coordination for BMS and controls L3 startup and L4/L5 commissioning activities.
• Approve and validate LOTO plans for BMS and control systems, ensuring compliance with data center-specific COHE policies.
• Oversee review and implementation of Method of Procedures (MOPs) for BMS and controls Cx scope in data centers.
• Direct L3/L4 script reviews for BMS and control systems, providing strategic input and approvals.
• Lead pre-energization walks to ensure BMS and controls equipment readiness, coordinating with Mechanical & Electrical Superintendent teams.
• Manage Cx-related BIM issue identification and resolution for BMS and control systems in data center environments.
• Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams to resolve L3/L4 BMS and controls issues critical to data center operations.
• Assign and oversee additional duties to achieve team and data center project objectives.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in BMS and controls commissioning for data centers, with 2 years in a leadership role.
• Deep expertise in data center BMS platforms (e.g., Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls, Siemens) and control systems integration.
• Proven experience in data center commissioning management (vendor, Cx agent, subcontractor, or GC Cx management).
• Strong knowledge of LOTO/Control of Hazardous Energy Programs specific to data center BMS and controls.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex BMS and controls scopes in high-availability data center environments.
  
  

This is a very critical position and we are looking to move very quickly so please apply today.