Commissioning Senior Superintendent

Commissioning Senior Superintendent Data Centers
Onsite at company office in Austin New York San Francisco or remote (100MW Hyperscale Data Center Projects)
Full-Time On-Site Field Leadership Role
50% Travel Required NY CA TX
Competitive Salary: $150000$250000 (Based on Experience) Equity
Direct Hire Opportunity

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Commissioning Senior Superintendent to lead the end-to-end commissioning of mission-critical hyperscale data center facilities (100MW). This is a senior field leadership role responsible for driving execution across mechanical electrical and controls systems in high-availability environments.

You will serve as the on-site commissioning authority ensuring all systems are fully tested integrated and delivered in alignment with owner expectations schedule milestones and strict quality standards. This role requires deep technical expertise in MEP systems strong field leadership and the ability to coordinate complex multi-trade commissioning efforts in fast-paced environments.

Position Summary

The Commissioning Senior Superintendent is responsible for leading all phases of commissioning from pre-functional testing through Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and final owner acceptance.

This role owns field execution for MEP commissioning activities including mechanical HVAC systems electrical distribution systems and integrated controls platforms. The ideal candidate is a hands-on field leader who can manage large-scale commissioning efforts drive schedule adherence and ensure safe reliable system startup in live data center environments.

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning Leadership

• Lead on-site commissioning for all mechanical electrical and controls systems
• Serve as the primary field authority for MEP commissioning execution and integration
• Oversee all commissioning phases including pre-functional testing functional performance testing and IST
• Ensure systems meet owner requirements design intent and operational readiness standards

MEP Systems Execution

• Direct startup and energization of complex systems including:
  • HVAC systems chillers dry coolers FCUs pumps
  • Electrical systems including switchgear UPS generators
  • Building controls systems (BMS / EPMS)
• Coordinate cross-discipline system integration in redundant mission-critical environments
• Ensure proper sequencing of mechanical and electrical systems during commissioning

Field Coordination & Quality Control

• Conduct field walks installation verification and commissioning inspections
• Track deficiencies punch items and corrective actions through closeout
• Ensure compliance with design specifications commissioning standards and QA/QC requirements
• Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols and energized work procedures

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and manage six-week look-ahead schedules and constraint logs
• Identify risks early and implement recovery plans to maintain commissioning milestones
• Apply lean construction principles including takt planning pull planning and zone mapping
• Coordinate sequencing across trades to resolve conflicts and optimize workflow

Stakeholder Leadership

• Partner with commissioning agents contractors engineers and owner representatives
• Lead daily and weekly commissioning coordination meetings
• Communicate status updates risks and mitigation strategies to leadership and stakeholders
• Align all parties around a unified execution plan for system turnover

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA compliance and site safety standards at all times
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture across all commissioning activities
• Ensure safe execution of energization and startup procedures

Qualifications

Required:

• 710 years of field commissioning and supervisory experience
• Proven experience on hyperscale data center projects (100MW)
• Current or recent Superintendent-level role with commissioning ownership
• Strong mechanical expertise in HVAC systems (chillers pumps cooling systems)
• Working knowledge of electrical systems (switchgear UPS generators)
• Experience with BMS/EPMS and integrated controls systems
• Proven experience leading IST functional testing and full commissioning cycles
• Strong understanding of MEP construction in live mission-critical environments
• Experience managing contractors engineers and client stakeholders in the field
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards and energized work practices
• Proficiency in scheduling planning and field coordination tools

Preferred:

• Owners representative or client-side commissioning experience
• Experience with lean construction methodologies
• Background in hyperscale cloud or mission-critical infrastructure environments
• Strong executive-level communication and reporting skills

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary ($150K$250K)
• Equity participation (stock options)
• Full benefits package (medical dental vision)
• Retirement or pension plan (based on local standards)
• Generous PTO
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge hyperscale infrastructure projects

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a seasoned commissioning leader with deep mechanical and electrical systems expertise who thrives in complex high-pressure environments. You are confident leading field execution coordinating large multidisciplinary teams and driving mission-critical systems from construction through full operational readiness.