Director of Commissioning - Data Center Construction

Commissioning Director - Hyperscale Data Centers
Texas (Travel Required Across the United States)
Salary: $225,000 - $250,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

An industry-leading organisation within the mission-critical construction sector is seeking an experienced Commissioning Director to oversee the delivery of commissioning programmes on large-scale hyperscale data center developments across the United States.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a commissioning professional who has successfully delivered full commissioning programmes from design through turnover and has extensive experience working within hyperscale or large mission-critical environments. The position will be based in Texas but requires regular travel to project sites nationwide.

The Opportunity

As Commissioning Director, you will be responsible for establishing, leading, and executing commissioning strategies across multiple data center projects simultaneously. You will serve as the subject matter expert for all commissioning activities, ensuring facilities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with client expectations.

Working closely with owners, designers, contractors, commissioning agents, vendors, and operations teams, you will drive project success from initial planning through final handover and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full commissioning programme across multiple hyperscale data center projects.
• Develop and implement commissioning standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Oversee Levels 1-5 commissioning activities including testing, validation, integrated systems testing, and final turnover.
• Manage third-party commissioning providers, consultants, and commissioning teams.
• Coordinate with construction, MEP, QA/QC, operations, and design teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mitigate project risks and resolve technical commissioning challenges.
• Drive schedule adherence while maintaining the highest standards of quality and operational reliability.
• Provide executive-level reporting on commissioning progress, milestones, risks, and project readiness.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Support the growth and development of commissioning personnel and project teams.

Requirements

Essential

• Extensive experience delivering commissioning programmes for data center projects
• Proven track record managing the full commissioning lifecycle from design review through IST and final handover.
• Experience leading commissioning teams on large-scale mission-critical or hyperscale developments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, controls, and integrated systems commissioning.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across different locations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of commissioning documentation, testing procedures, and turnover processes.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout the United States.