Commissioning Manager – Data Center / Mission Critical

Commissioning Manager

Mission Critical Data Centers – Phoenix, AZ

Elite Executive Solutions is partnering with a general contractor to identify an experienced Commissioning Manager to oversee commissioning and system readiness for complex data center construction in Phoenix, Arizona. This position requires living and working in the Phoenix market.

This opportunity is ideal for a technical leader who can align construction teams, vendors and commissioning specialists to deliver reliable, fully documented building systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning schedules, readiness milestones and turnover plans with project leadership.
• Coordinate trade contractors, equipment vendors, owner representatives and commissioning agents.
• Oversee verification, startup, functional testing and integrated testing against the project commissioning plan.
• Track deficiencies, testing documentation and corrective actions through resolution.
• Coordinate electrical power, backup generation, UPS, cooling and controls system interfaces.
• Support safe test execution through approved procedures and coordination with authorized personnel.
• Communicate readiness risks, protect testing milestones and organize final acceptance records.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of mission-critical or data center commissioning experience, including work with a general contractor.
• Demonstrated responsibility for commissioning from early verification through integrated testing and acceptance.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical and controls systems and their interactions.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage technical issues and communicate with owners.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or a related technical field.
• Familiarity with digital commissioning tools and construction scheduling platforms preferred.
• Ability to work locally in Phoenix and support project-site commissioning activities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Health coverage, retirement and professional development benefits, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

Why This Opportunity?

Lead a critical phase of data center delivery, bringing complex systems together and helping project teams achieve documented operational readiness.

To Apply

Send your confidential resume to hiring@eliteexecutivesolutions.net