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Commissioning Program Manager Data Center

At CoreSite, we empower a more connected future through high-performance data centers and interconnection solutions. Recognized as a trusted partner in digital transformation, our strategically located facilities and innovative services enable businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Our culture is defined by operational excellence and a relentless drive for innovation. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member is valued, wins are celebrated as a team, and ownership is part of our DNA. At CoreSite, were not just building state-of-the-art infrastructurewere creating a community of forward-thinkers committed to solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

As a member of the companys Engineering team, the Commissioning Program Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of commissioning activities across data center projects, including greenfield builds, expansions, and system upgrades. This role ensures that all mechanical, electrical, and control systems are designed, installed, tested, and validated to meet performance, quality, and operational readiness requirements.

You will collaborate closely with design teams, contractors, commissioning authorities, operations, and cross-functional stakeholders to oversee commissioning plans, testing protocols, documentation, and issue resolution. This role requires technical leadership, strong project management capability, and deep fluency in mission-critical systems and commissioning standards.

Commissioning Management & Execution

• As the owners representative, oversee Level 15 commissioning reviews and execution, ensuring testing validates performance against specifications.
• Oversee the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of internal commissioning standards, procedures, SOWs, and NETA standards.
• Participate in system integration testing to ensure seamless operation across all critical systems.

Project Management & Coordination

• Support commissioning activities, scopes, and stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate directly with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers of record, internal stakeholders, commissioning authorities (CxAs), and vendors.
• Lead the implementation of CoreSite commissioning guidelines and support CxAs in integrating commissioning activities throughout design and construction workflows.
• Provide directions to commissioning teams and act as the primary escalation point during testing and issue resolution.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Review and standardize commissioning scripts, including templates for critical equipment, to ensure system testing meets industry standards, owner requirements, operational criteria, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Drive quality control measures for testing, inspection documentation, and issue tracking for continuous improvement.

Documentation & Reporting

• Develop and maintain comprehensive system for tracking and storing commissioning documentation, including test results, reports, and as-built records.
• Represent the owner in project commissioning meetings, communicate commissioning progress to internal stakeholders, and maintain Engineering Team alignment and engagement throughout the commissioning lifecycle.
• Manage commissioning scope definition and CxA procurement while ensuring effective onboarding, documentation management, and reporting for third-party commissioning teams.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in commissioning processes and tools.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Flexibility to travel up to 40%, with the potential for increased travel or in-office presence as business needs evolve.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, control systems, and building automation systems (BMS/EPMS).
• Experience performing or overseeing Level 35 commissioning for critical infrastructure (UPS, generators, switchgear, STS/ATS, HVAC systems, etc.).
• Proficiency with commissioning and QA/QC software tools (e.g., CxAlloy, BIM360, Facility Grid, Procore).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-team coordination skills.
• Strong project management capabilities including planning, scheduling, and reporting.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in data center commissioning, QA/QC, construction management, or mission critical environments.
• Commissioning certification from a recognized industry authority; PMP considered an asset.
• Experience working with third-party CxAs and data center development programs.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the jobs essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the jobs duties, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to travel is required.

Benefits:

• First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Vision insurance through VSP
• Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans
• Health saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company
• Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• First-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution with a 5% company match
• Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
• 16 days of paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays, and additional floating holidays
• Additional paid time off for school events, elder care, volunteering, bereavement, jury duty, voting, parental leave, and disability leave
• Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass

Additional Perks:

• Wellness Reimbursement Program: Yearly stipend of $500 for employees and $300 for dependents, up to $800 total for the family
• Wellness Incentive Program: Participate in various wellbeing activities to earn up to $450 per year in cash incentives
• Technology Stipend: $100 monthly stipend
• Educational Reimbursement Program: Work-related learning and development with reimbursement on qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per year
• Giving Back: Charitable donation matches up to $5,000 per year and nominate organizations for Company Foundation grants
• Financial Management: Access to financial coaching, digital tools, and services to manage and pay student loan debt quicker
• Pet Insurance: Keep your furry friends healthy and happy
• Family Planning: Benefits and services related to fertility, pregnancy, menopause, adoption and surrogacy
• Employee Assistance Program: 24x7 service to support family, work, money, health, legal and life challenges
• Counseling and Caregiving Programs: Including access to mental health services, licensed counselors, and caregiving tools including membership for finding care
• Referral Bonus: Receive a $3,000 cash bonus if referred candidate is hired and meets eligibility requirements
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General Statements:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, where permitted by law, a 5-panel drug test conducted after the offer letter