About the Role
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+). This role owns the field commissioning program from pre-functional testing through Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and owner acceptance, serving as the on-site commissioning leader to ensure facilities are delivered operational, high-availability, on schedule, and to the highest quality standard.
Responsibilities
- Owns the field commissioning program from pre-functional testing through Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and owner acceptance.
- Serves as the on-site commissioning leader, aligning trade contractors, commissioning agents, engineers, and client representatives.
- Leads pre-functional testing, functional performance testing, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- Leads high-stakes client and stakeholder meetings, presents commissioning status and risk, and drives accountability.
- Manages six-week look-ahead scheduling, constraint management, and visual planning tools.
- Applies logic-driven planning to complex, multi-discipline commissioning sequences.
- Resolves conflicts, solves problems, and exercises professional judgment in fast-paced environments.
Requirements
- 7–10 years of progressive field commissioning and supervision experience with a focus on hyperscale mission-critical data center infrastructure (100MW+).
- Current or recent Superintendent title with proven ownership of large-scale commissioning programs.
- Prior experience on the owner's rep or client side.
- Thorough understanding of electrical safety, OSHA regulations, and energized work procedures.
Skills
- Deep mechanical expertise in commissioning of chillers, dry coolers, fan coil units, pumps, cooling towers, and HVAC systems.
- Hands-on working knowledge of electrical and controls systems (switchgear, UPS, generators, BMS, EPMS).
- Expert command of six-week look-ahead scheduling, constraint management, and visual planning tools (takt boards, zone maps).
- In-depth knowledge of MEP construction methods, commissioning specifications, and data center delivery standards.
- Strong proficiency in scheduling software.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management/operational platforms.
Location
- Barber Lake, TX
Work Type
- Direct Hire
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Salary/Compensations
- $150K - $250K
Benefits
- Paid per diem at GSA rate for site city.
- Travel to/from site covered at start/end of project.
- Competitive total compensation package (cash + equity).
- Retirement or pension plan.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous PTO policy.
