COMMISSIONING MANAGER

Location: Red Oak, TX

Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000 Base Salary + Full Benefits

Travel: Project-Based Assignment | Up to 100% Travel

Travel Expenses: Company-paid lodging, meals, transportation, and project-related expenses

Location Note: Local candidates preferred. Travel accommodations available as needed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is a rapidly growing mission-critical consulting and project delivery organization supporting some of the largest data center construction programs in North America. They've built a reputation by empowering experienced professionals, trusting people to do what they do best, and creating an environment where strong performers can continue to grow both technically and professionally.

This is not a company that is standing still. As demand for data center infrastructure continues to accelerate, their mission-critical division is expanding nationwide. That growth has created opportunities for experienced leaders as well as ambitious professionals looking to take the next step in their careers and gain exposure to large-scale, technically challenging projects.

What stands out most is their commitment to investing in people. Whether your goal is to broaden your technical expertise, take on greater leadership responsibility, or position yourself for future advancement, you'll be joining a team that values initiative, encourages professional development, and recognizes the impact its people make every day.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your experience will be valued, your contributions will be recognized, and your career can grow alongside a company with significant momentum, this is a conversation worth having.

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

• Join a team supporting some of the largest mission-critical construction programs in North America.

• Work alongside experienced commissioning, QA/QC, construction management, and owner's representative professionals.

• Gain exposure to hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center environments.

• Join an organization experiencing significant growth within the mission-critical sector.

• Strong emphasis on employee development, mentorship, and long-term career progression.

• Opportunity to influence project outcomes while building experience on industry-leading programs.

BUILT FOR THE ROAD WARRIOR. WELCOMING TO LOCAL TALENT.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals who enjoy being where the work is happening. Whether you're supporting a project in your local market or traveling to some of the largest data center construction programs in North America, you'll be part of the team helping bring critical infrastructure online.

Our client believes great projects are built by great people. Whenever practical, they strive to place professionals close to their assigned project locations, helping create stability for employees while providing continuity for their clients. At the same time, these roles require flexibility and are best suited for individuals who are comfortable supporting active project sites wherever the work takes them.

For those who enjoy seeing projects come to life from the ground up, solving problems in the field, and working alongside some of the industry's top talent, this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact while building experience that will serve you throughout your career.

Whether you're looking to establish yourself within your local market or build a national project portfolio, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to some of the most technically challenging and rewarding projects being delivered today.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

The successful candidate is someone who enjoys ownership, accountability, and collaboration. This individual understands that commissioning is more than checking boxes. It is about ensuring critical infrastructure performs safely, reliably, and as designed before being turned over to the end user.

You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy leading teams, solving complex technical challenges, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and taking pride in seeing a project through from construction to successful turnover.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the commissioning program from design review through turnover and occupancy.

• Manage commissioning schedules and coordinate commissioning milestones with overall construction activities.

• Direct Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning activities including integrated systems testing.

• Oversee electrical and mechanical commissioning teams, vendors, and startup personnel.

• Chair commissioning meetings and provide regular reporting to project stakeholders.

• Manage commissioning documentation, issue logs, testing records, and turnover packages.

• Coordinate functional testing, load bank testing, failure-mode testing, and black-building scenarios.

• Ensure all commissioning activities are executed safely and in compliance with site procedures.

• Drive issue resolution and maintain accountability for schedule, quality, and commissioning readiness.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of data center commissioning experience.

• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical critical infrastructure systems.

• Experience leading integrated systems testing and startup activities.

• Experience working directly with owners, contractors, vendors, and commissioning providers.

• Ability to work full-time on active construction sites and support critical project milestones.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $140,000 - $170,000 Base Salary + Full Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Company-paid travel, lodging, meals, transportation, and approved project-related expenses.

• Long-term opportunity to support large-scale mission-critical data center programs.

Southern Staffing Group is representing this opportunity on behalf of our confidential client. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and a brief summary of relevant data center, commissioning, QA/QC, or construction management experience.