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$130k–$205k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Health Insurance, Welfare Benefits, Profit-sharing, 401k Plan, Training Opportunities
Posted 1d ago
Apply by Jun 27
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Oversees the entire commissioning process for data center systems to ensure correct functionality before the facility goes live. Manages planning, design reviews, testing procedures, and communication between clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 10-12 years of data center commissioning experience, specifically including hyperscale field construction. Must possess deep technical knowledge of power, cooling, and HVAC systems along with strong leadership capabilities.
Full job description
Overview
The Commissioning Manager oversees the entire commissioning process to ensure data center systems and components function correctly before the facility goes live.
Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Commissioning Manager - Data Center to oversee the entire commissioning process to ensure data center systems and components function correctly before the facility goes live. They will work on a single, large construction project and will sit primarily on the job site, with occasional travel to the office for trainings, meetings, etc.
Who are we?
As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Who are you?
You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.
You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.
Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
What’s in it for you?
Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.
Responsibilities
Manages all stages of commissioning process, from initial planning and design reviews to final testing and handover
Creates commissioning plans, schedules, test procedures (like IET and IPVT/IST), and verification checklists
Ensures the facility and its systems comply with design specifications, health and safety standards, and performance requirements
Acts as the main point of contact and manages communication between various teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
Prepares and manages all necessary documentation, including inspection reports, test results, and final certification documents
Performs and oversees various tests, such as functional testing and site acceptance testing, to verify system performance
Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
Qualifications
KEY COMPETENCIES
Leverage Business Insights – Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage.
Deploy a Strategic Mindset - Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that might develop in the future.
Display Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate the capacity to recognize feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships.
Build High Performing Teams - Attract, select, develop, recognize, and retain talented individuals. Utilize motivation and discipline to maximize performance and impact on the organization.
Drive Team Accountability - Determine priorities and delegate work; monitor and communicate progress. Establish measures to assess the impact, quality and timeliness of results; praise success and learn from mistakes.
Coach and Develop Others - Provide feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities. Plan for and support development of individual skills and abilities.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
10-12 years of data center commissioning experience
Previous hyperscale field construction on data centers is required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
In-depth knowledge of data center systems, including power distribution, cooling, HVAC, and IT equipment
Ability to manage schedules, budgets, change orders, and multidisciplinary teams
Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels
Ability to identify and resolve issues promptly and effectively
Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.
The pay ranges from $130,000-$205,000 plus benefits and retirement program.
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.
Related keywords
Data CenterCommissioningHyperscaleIETIPVTISTPower DistributionHVACCoolingConstruction ManagementFunctional TestingSite Acceptance TestingEngineeringProject ManagementTechnical Documentation
Gilbane Building Company provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services—from preconstruction services planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build, and facility management services— for clients across various markets. Founded in 1870 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has more than 45 office locations worldwide and is fueled by a talented workforce of over 3,000 team members.
For more than 150 years, Gilbane has been a trusted, experienced, and innovative partner in building for clients around the globe. Gilbane delivers the highest quality work that stands the test of time, drawing from world-class expertise combined with local knowledge and relationships. Our breadth of expertise and quality is applied across diverse market sectors.
Offices: 7 Jackson Walkway, Providence, RI 02903, US
Gilbane Building Company provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services—from preconstruction services planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build, and facility management services— for clients across various markets. Founded in 1870 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has more than 45 office locations worldwide and is fueled by a talented workforce of over 3,000 team members.
For more than 150 years, Gilbane has been a trusted, experienced, and innovative partner in building for clients around the globe. Gilbane delivers the highest quality work that stands the test of time, drawing from world-class expertise combined with local knowledge and relationships. Our breadth of expertise and quality is applied across diverse market sectors.
Offices: 7 Jackson Walkway, Providence, RI 02903, US