Senior Commissioning Manager (Hyperscale Data Centers)

Location Texas
Discipline: Technology
Job type: Permanent
Published: 4 days ago

Petrogate has partnered with a fast-growing developer-operator scaling multiple AI/hyperscale campuses across Texas. They’re hiring a Senior Commissioning Manager to land Level 1–5 and IST on time—with first-time-right start-ups and clean handovers to Ops.

Role at a glance

Own Cx planning/execution across power trains and mechanical plants for 20–80 MW phases; drive readiness, safety, and issues burn-down to TCO.

Key responsibilities

  • Build the Cx plan (L1–L5), FAT/SAT witness, risk register, and RACI; maintain readiness gates.

  • Lead on-site commissioning for MV/LV (gens, MV switchgear, UPS, PDU/RPP), mechanical (chillers, CRAH/CRAC, CW/DX), and BMS/EPMS.

  • Execute IST, manage NCRs/punch, RCAs, and corrective actions; standardize playbooks/templates.

  • Publish weekly exec dashboards (critical path, risks, burn-down, TCO forecast).

Candidate profile

  • 10+ years MEP/Cx; 5+ in data centers; proven IST leadership on 20–80 MW phases.

  • Deep MV/LV and HVAC plants knowledge; strong vendor/GC/trades coordination.

  • Clear, executive-grade reporting.

Location & package

  • Austin/Dallas (hybrid) with regional travel.

  • Comp guide: $170k base + 15–30% bonus; full benefits/relocation.