Commissioning Senior Manager Electrical

Position Overview

The Commissioning Senior Manager - Electrical serves as Fleets onsite commissioning lead and representative for the assigned Reno project/campus and leads the end-to-end commissioning lifecycle for all building systems in Fleets mission-critical and supporting facilities with primary technical expertise in electrical systems. This role is accountable for the execution coordination and delivery of commissioning across electrical mechanical plumbing controls fire protection/fire alarm security and related building systems ensuring they are installed tested verified and handed over to operations to meet performance reliability and safety requirements. This role integrates design intent with field execution orchestrates multi-disciplinary teams manages risk and delivers auditable commissioning evidence that enables on-time on-budget and right-first-time facility readiness.

The successful candidate will need to possess a strong understanding of electrical distribution systems medium-voltage and low-voltage switchgear and transformers UPS systems generators automatic transfer switches (ATS) static transfer switches (STS) power distribution units (PDUs) remote power panels (RPPs) grounding systems electrical protection schemes SCADA systems Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) fire alarm/life safety systems and administration and logistics addition to deep electrical commissioning expertise the candidate must possess working knowledge of mechanical plumbing controls fire protection fire alarm security and other interfacing building systems and be capable of serving as Fleets onsite commissioning lead across the full project scope. Also they will need to lead multi-disciplinary teams under tight deadlines and high-pressure conditions while maintaining accurate commissioning records and turnover packages shared with Fleet leadership. This person will attend all commissioning meetings track schedule adherence issue closure rates and system performance metrics.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have experience and practical expertise in the following:

Planning & coordination:

• Review Basis of Design (BoD) drawings specifications and submittals for commissioning requirements and testability.
• Review and collaborate on sequences of operation (SOO) with design and controls teams; ensure sensor placement access and valving support for commissioning and future operations.
• Development and/or assist with the development and upkeep of the Commissioning Plan (scope phasing staffing RASIC tools documentation control quality gates).
• Define electrical commissioning schedule aligned with construction and IST milestones; identify long-lead equipment and factory witness tests.
• Develop and/or assist with the development of Level 1 Level 2 and Level 3 commissioning checklists.
• Develop and/or assist in the development of Level 4 and Level 5 commissioning test scripts.

Commissioning Operations & Execution:

• Be responsible for commissioning team communications and updates including leading or co-leading meetings.
• Oversee and/or lead Site Acceptance Installation and Pre-energization inspections checklists required documentation (i.e. torque reports megger reports continuity reports NETA reports) provided by contractors and vendors and issue resolution.
• Perform technical review and validate the required documentation (i.e. torque reports megger reports continuity reports NETA reports) for completion accuracy and acceptance.
• Oversee and/or lead first time energization pre-functional checklists (PFCs) start-up acceptance testing (SAT) and functional test scripts (FTs) for electrical equipment and systems across all modes (normal degraded failover emergency maintenance bypass recovery) including required documentation provided by contractors and vendors and issue resolution.
• Oversee vendor/OEM Level 3 start-ups; verify conformance to submittals and sequences of operation (SOO).
• Oversee and coordinate TAB (Testing Adjusting Balancing) strategy prerequisites witnessing and final report acceptance.
• Validate BMS point-to-point alarm priorities trending graphics and historian; ensure controls narratives are executable and traceable.
• Validate SCADA/EPMS point-to-point alarm priorities trending graphics and historian; ensure controls narratives are executable and traceable.
• Oversee and/or lead the plan and execution load bank testing breaker coordination checks metering verifications and performance testing to prove capacity and stability.
• Drive Integrated Systems Testing (IST) readiness and execution with electrical and life safety teams ensuring responses and interlocks perform per design intent.
• Ensure project commissioning schedules are being met.
• Regularly required to stand walk use hands and fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk hear and smell. Frequently required to sit climb and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus. Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Documentation & Turnover:

• Maintain a controlled repository within the Commissioning Platform for commissioning artifacts: SAI Installation PFCs SATs FPTs IST results issues logs RFIs redlines and sign-offs.
• Review and/or produce consolidated Commissioning Reports with executive summaries data visuals narratives and appendices.
• Assist with assembling Turnover Packages: final SOO as-builts TAB report final Short Circuit and Coordination Study (SCCS) final Arc Flash Study O&M manuals warranties spare parts lists PM matrices and training materials.
• Oversee and coordinate operator training and verify knowledge transfer (sign-in records and demonstration or assessment).

Team Leadership & Development:

• Serve as Fleets onsite commissioning lead and representative for the assigned project with primary technical leadership for electrical systems and overall responsibility for commissioning execution across electrical mechanical plumbing controls fire/life safety security and related systems; build trusted relationships with clients GC/CMs sub-contractors vendors and operations.
• Communicate progress challenges and solutions to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders; lead regular meetings and readiness reviews.
• Collaborate closely with pre-construction design construction and operations teams to ensure seamless transition from construction to steady-state operations.

Safety & Compliance:

• Operate safely in a fast pace multi-phase construction atmosphere.
• Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) hot work permits confined space working at heights and chemical handling protocols.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g. ASHRAE guidelines NFPA where applicable local/state electrical codes).
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and pre-task plans; use proper PPE; lead daily toolbox talks during commissioning peaks.
• Champion safety culture and environmental compliance across all commissioning activities.

Financial & Performance Management:

• Manage commissioning budgets forecasts and resource allocation to ensure cost-efficient delivery.
• Establish and track KPIs: schedule adherence (% milestones achieved) defect density & closure rate (issues per MW; time-to-close) test coverage (% completed vs planned) performance compliance (% systems meeting OPR/BoD tolerances) handover quality (turnover completeness; operator training satisfaction) and safety outcomes (TRIR near-miss reporting).
• Drive operational excellence to meet corporate targets and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Architectural Engineering or a related field and 8 years of electrical commissioning experience in mission-critical facilities (data centers hospitals labs pharma or industrial)
• In lieu of degree Graduate of applicable Commissioning Technical school or military with relevant military electrical or technical experience AND (8) years minimum commissioning or similar work experience.
• Proven track record leading functional testing and IST coordination with strong SCADA/controls/BMS integration and electrical protection and TAB familiarity.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in high-stakes startup and cutover windows.
• Exceptional organizational project management and problem-solving skills with strong documentation discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills; proficiency with project management and commissioning platforms.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to project sites as needed; extended hours during startup/functional/IST windows including weekend/night shifts and an occasional holiday if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASHRAE BCxP ACG CxA NEBB BSC or equivalent certification

Expected Salary Range: $160000 - $200000 Base salary Discretionary Bonus

Fleet Data Centers Employment

Fleet Data Centers employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-covered medical dental and vision insurance a 401K program standard paid holidays and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organizations ongoing needs.

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