Senior Commissioning Superintendent

DIRECT HIRE: The Senior Commissioning Superintendent is a senior field leader responsible for driving the full-lifecycle commissioning execution of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems on hyperscale data center projects (100MW ). With deep expertise in mission-critical mechanical infrastructure - including chillers, dry coolers, fan coil units, pumps, and HVAC systems - this role owns the field commissioning program from pre-functional testing through Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and owner acceptance. Operating with the authority and credibility of an experienced owner's-side professional, the Sr. Superintendent serves as the on-site commissioning leader, aligning trade contractors, commissioning agents, engineers, and client representatives around a single, accountable execution plan. This role is critical to delivering fully operational, high-availability facilities on schedule and to the highest quality standard.

📍 Location: Buffalo, NY.
Per Diem: Paid per working day at GSA rate for site city, travel to/from site at start/end of project also covered
💰 Pay Range: $150K - $250K (Competitive total compensation package (cash equity)
Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms

Required Experience/Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of progressive field commissioning and supervision experience, with a demonstrated focus on hyperscale mission-critical data center infrastructure (100MW )
• Current or recent Superintendent title with proven ownership of large-scale commissioning programs from mobilization through owner acceptance
• Deep mechanical expertise in the commissioning of chillers, dry coolers, fan coil units, pumps, cooling towers, and HVAC systems in redundant, live-environment data center facilities
• Hands-on working knowledge of electrical and controls systems — including switchgear, UPS, generators, BMS, and EPMS — sufficient to lead integrated MEP commissioning activities and cross-discipline coordination
• Prior experience on the owner's rep or client side, providing a distinct ability to anticipate owner expectations, interpret acceptance criteria, and align field execution with client priorities
• Proven track record leading pre-functional testing, functional performance testing, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) on complex, high-availability facilities
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-stakes client and stakeholder meetings, present commissioning status and risk with confidence, and drive accountability across all project participants
• Expert command of six-week look-ahead scheduling, constraint management, and visual planning tools including takt boards and zone maps
• In-depth knowledge of MEP construction methods, commissioning specifications, and data center delivery standards applied to large-scale, live-environment projects
• Strong proficiency in scheduling software and the ability to apply logic-driven planning to complex, multi-discipline commissioning sequences
• Thorough understanding of electrical safety, OSHA regulations, and energized work procedures in mission-critical environments
• Proven conflict-resolution, problem-solving, and professional judgment skills in fast-paced, high-consequence project environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management/operational platforms

Once you apply, please text "SCS" to 904-712-6140. 

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