Sr. Data Center Commissioning Manager

<div class="content-intro"><p>LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Center sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach. </p></div><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">LotusWorks is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Senior Data Center Commissioning Manager to lead the end-to-end commissioning program for a major data center project in Grafton, Wisconsin. This role will be responsible for planning, executing, documenting, and turning over the commissioning program while ensuring MEP, controls, electrical, and life-safety systems perform in accordance with the Basis of Design (BOD), Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), and project requirements. The Senior Data Center Commissioning Manager will own the end-to-end commissioning program for the facility — planning, execution, documentation, and turnover — and is the single point of accountability that the MEP, controls, and life-safety systems perform to the Basis of Design and OPR before the operations team accepts them.</p>
<h3>Responsibilities:</h3>
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<p><strong>Planning and pre-construction</strong></p>
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<li>Develop and maintain the Cx Plan, Cx specification (Div 01 91 13 / 25 08 00 etc.), and Level 1–5 definitions</li>
<li>Review OPR/BOD, design drawings, sequences of operations, and submittals for commissionability and testability</li>
<li>Build the integrated Cx schedule and tie it to the CM's master schedule; define Cx milestones and gating criteria</li>
<li>Define the Cx budget, staffing model, and test equipment/instrumentation needs</li>
<li>Establish the issues log, document control, and Cx software workflow (CxAlloy, BlueRithm, Facility Grid, etc.)</li>
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<p><strong>Execution</strong></p>
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<li>Direct Cx engineers and field technicians; assign systems and coordinate with contractors' startup teams</li>
<li>Author or approve pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, and IST scripts, including failure scenarios (utility loss, generator/UPS transfers, chiller failover, controls loss)</li>
<li>Witness L2–L3 (factory/site startup, QA/QC), run L4 functional testing, and lead L5 integrated systems testing under load</li>
<li>Manage load bank strategy, method of procedure (MOP) reviews, and energized-work safety controls</li>
<li>Chair Cx meetings; drive issue resolution and re-test; escalate schedule or quality risks to the owner and CM</li>
<li>Coordinate with the BMS/EPMS integrator on point-to-point, trending, alarms, and graphics verification</li>
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<p><strong>Quality and documentation</strong></p>
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<li>Own the Cx issues log through closure; verify corrective work rather than accepting contractor sign-off</li>
<li>Manage test data, trend logs, and evidence packages per system</li>
<li>Produce the Final Cx Report, systems manual inputs, and lessons-learned</li>
<li>Verify O&M manuals, as-builts, training, and warranty documentation are complete before turnover</li>
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<p><strong>Turnover and operations handoff</strong></p>
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<li>Lead operator training coordination and confirm operations staff witness key tests</li>
<li>Define and execute the turnover criteria and any seasonal/deferred testing plan</li>
<li>Support first-year warranty issues and any post-occupancy performance verification</li>
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<p><strong>Interfaces</strong></p>
<p>Owner's rep/PM, CM/GC, MEP subcontractors, controls integrator, design engineers, AHJ/fire marshal, utility, and the incoming facilities O&M team.</p>
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<h3>Skills Required: </h3>
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<li>8–12+ years of experience in MEP construction, startup, commissioning, or a related field, with 3+ years of hyperscale or colocation data center experience.</li>
<li>Proven experience leading end-to-end commissioning programs from pre-construction through final turnover.</li>
<li>Strong experience with Level 1–5 commissioning, including L2–L3 startup/QA/QC, L4 functional testing, and L5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST).</li>
<li>Experience developing and maintaining Commissioning Plans, Cx specifications, integrated commissioning schedules, milestones, and gating criteria.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of OPR/BOD, design drawings, sequences of operation, specifications, and submittals, with the ability to evaluate systems for commissionability and testability.</li>
<li>Experience leading and coordinating Cx engineers, field technicians, contractors, and startup teams.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of data center MEP, electrical, controls, and life-safety system. </li>
<li>Working knowledge of Uptime Tier and TIA-942 criteria, NFPA 70/72/110, ASHRAE 90.1/0.5.</li>
<li>Fluent in BMS/EPMS platforms, medium-voltage switchgear, gensets, UPS, chilled water/air-cooled plants, and fire suppression.</li>
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<h3>Education / Licenses / Certifications:</h3>
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<li>CxA (ACG), CCP, QCxP, or CBCxP; EIT/PE or trade license a plus. </li>
<li>OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 required.</li>
<li>Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable.</li>
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<h3>Benefits:</h3>
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</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>LotusWorks is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. </em></p></div>