Opportunity

The Commissioning Manager will be a vital member of the leadership team of the North American division of Edged Data Centers. We are looking for someone who provides direction and leadership to run the commissioning program at Edged. The commissioning team is responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of new data center installations, retrofits of existing data centers as well as adding new capacity. In addition, the Commissioning Manager, will oversee workflow across vertically and horizontally teams including project managers to manage schedule expectations, vendor compliance with installation, continuous improvements with asset design and project turn over to the site operational team. The goal is to successfully deliver multi-million-dollar, multi-year data center construction sites.

Responsibilities include Program Management, Definition, and Execution of Data Center Commissioning. The candidate must be agile, professional, and comfortable in a rapidly changing environment. This position requires effective management of commissioning related subcontractors and vendors and is responsible for the daily oversight and management of commissioning projects. Continuously collaborate with architects, engineers, construction managers, network engineers, operations, and finance to streamline and improve delivery of data center capacity. Ensure Commissioning team executes against scope, schedule, and budget to deliver the latest generation of datacenter technology to customers. The right candidate is trustworthy with confidential information, highly organized, self-motivated, has excellent communication skills, can think strategically, and works equally as well independently as with a team. Edged values efficiency and strives to maintain smooth operations.

The Commissioning Manager needs to be an agile, team-focused individual, with proven professionalism, who is comfortable in a rapidly changing environment. The right person is trustworthy with confidential information, highly organized, self-motivated, has excellent communication skills, can think strategically, and works equally as well independently as with a team. Edged strives to maintain smooth operations and achieves this by empowering our people, by providing autonomy and flexibility in the way we work, by developing a habit of constant, open communication, and by creating a culture of excellence, appreciation, trust, and respect.

Reports to:

Regional Commissioning Director

Key Responsibilities

People Management

Leadership and Strategy: Provide direction and leadership for the commissioning department or team. Develop and implement commissioning policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.
Lead, coach & develop an effective Commissioning Team, responsible for the tactical execution & delivery of high-quality Data Center commissioning projects.
Coach - Define team objectives and outcomes; Enable success across boundaries; Help the team adapt and learn.
Invest in the growth of others, mentor to ensure expert team technical capability and delivery.

Business Processes

Project Oversight: Oversee the commissioning process for various projects, ensuring that systems, equipment, and facilities are designed, installed, and tested to meet quality and performance standards.
Client Interaction: Act as the primary point of contact for clients during the commissioning phase. Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their needs and ensure customer satisfaction.
Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, including design, construction, and operations, to coordinate commissioning activities and ensure seamless project execution.
Quality Assurance: Develop and implement quality assurance measures to validate and verify that commissioned systems meet specified requirements and industry standards.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges related to commissioning processes and work proactively to mitigate them.
Budget and Resource Management: Manage the commissioning department's budget, resource allocation, and scheduling to optimize efficiency and productivity.
Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry advancements and trends in commissioning practices. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the commissioning process.
Compliance: Ensure that all commissioning activities comply with relevant regulations, codes, and safety standards.
This position requires a senior level of understanding of Safety, Datacenter Construction and Commissioning, Program Management, Telecommunications, and Mission Critical Operations.
Create, communicate, and track project metrics to drive best practices for teams.
Approval of budgets, contracts and change orders for contracted Commissioning Agents assigned to Data Center construction projects.
Ensure that our Data Centers and equipment is properly launched / ready for operation on turnover day. This entails not only the normal commissioning related activities, but also; operator training, data transfer from CX tracking systems to CMMS systems as well as ancillary systems required to successfully operate a modern data center.

Communications

Regularly review Construction Progress, QA/QC, Commissioning progress, issues, and KPIs to review with leadership team.
Coordinate meetings and activities of Commissioning Agents including integration of lessons learned.
Manage client representatives and partners to define and align on scope, schedule, and budget.
Attend owner/architect/contractor (OAC) and other project meetings.
Review project progress on scope, schedule and budget as required.

Strategy and Development

Manage Data Center Commissioning Teams and people in their execution of project delivery strategy in alignment with the business strategy.
Refine practices/policies and develop methods/techniques for driving solutions including development of commissioning procedures.
Provide input to long-term delivery strategy and incorporate requirements into project execution plans

Education and Experience

Minimum 10+ years relevant MEP and Data Center construction/commissioning experience.
Education: A bachelor's degree in engineering (e.g., mechanical, electrical) or a related field is typically required.
Certifications: Professional certifications related to commissioning or project management (e.g., Certified Commissioning Professional - CCP) may be beneficial.
Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of commissioning processes, construction codes, and industry standards. Familiarity with building systems and equipment is crucial.
Leadership Abilities: Strong leadership and managerial skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve project objectives.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders effectively.
Problem-Solving: The ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions during the commissioning process is vital.
Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience with product implementation consulting, training material development, product onboarding, and project or account administration.
Experience working and presenting to internal and external stakeholders.
High proficiency in written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Specific Skills / Abilities

Minimum of 8 years using commissioning platforms in Mission Critical applications.
Experience in Data Center operations highly preferred.
Experience with system reporting and dashboarding.

Great Place to Work

A fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation
A flexible, autonomous work environment
A culture of respect, learning, and excellence
Experienced, highly talented experts as team peers
Growth and travel opportunities
Be part of a team of change-makers having a significant impact on real people around the world

About

Edged Data Centers

Edged is a fast-growing provider of sustainable data centers and energy infrastructure. The company builds and operates a global network of ultra-efficient, AI-ready data centers with waterless cooling for colocation, hyperscale and build-to-suit customers. The highly differentiated infrastructure platform is the first large-scale, global deployment of waterless cooling platform-wide and transforms data center growth into a catalyst for sustainable development. Edged is backed by a deep proprietary technology stack that will include renewable microgrid systems, ultra-clean generators, and waste-to-fuel solutions. The platform is designed for rapid deployment with more than a dozen new data centers operating or under construction across Europe and North America and a gigawatt-scale project pipeline.

The North American division of Edged is a joint venture between one of the largest private multinational corporations in the world and an affiliate of Endeavour. Endeavour is a purpose-driven organization helping innovators to develop and launch breakthrough solutions for global challenges in the areas of energy, water, and waste.

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