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**Commissioning Manager**

**Atlanta, Georgia** United States (On-site)

**Startup & Commissioning Manager -- Hyperscale Data Center**

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Lead initial through final phases of one of America's most advanced Mission-Critical projects!

A premier mechanical contractor is seeking an experienced **Startup & Commissioning Manager** to lead the startup, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities for a landmark hyperscale data center project in **Atlanta, Georgia**.

For more than a decade, our client has delivered some of North America's most sophisticated mission-critical facilities, partnering with the world's largest technology companies to construct and commission state-of-the-art hyperscale data centers. Their commitment to innovation, quality, and technical excellence has established them as one of the industry's most respected contractors.

Built for Innovation

The company operates **advanced prefabrication and manufacturing facilities**, enabling project teams to leverage cutting-edge construction technologies and deliver complex projects with unmatched quality and efficiency.

As **Startup & Commissioning Manager**, you will play a critical leadership role in bringing this mission-critical facility online, ensuring every mechanical system performs to the highest standards before owner turnover.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Lead all startup, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities for the mechanical scope of a hyperscale data center.
* Develop and execute commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and turnover documentation.
* Coordinate with owners, commissioning agents, design engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and construction teams.
* Manage functional performance testing of HVAC, chilled water, cooling systems, plumbing, piping, and mission-critical infrastructure.
* Oversee equipment startup activities and verify system readiness.
* Track commissioning progress and ensure milestone completion in accordance with project schedules.
* Identify and resolve commissioning issues while minimizing impacts to project completion.
* Maintain comprehensive documentation, deficiency tracking, and turnover packages.
* Support client acceptance testing and final facility turnover.

**Qualifications**

* 7 years of experience in mechanical construction, commissioning, startup, operations, or mission-critical environments.
* Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water systems, mechanical piping, plumbing systems, and critical infrastructure.
* Experience leading startup and commissioning activities on large commercial, industrial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or data center projects.
* Ability to interpret construction documents, specifications, sequences of operation, and control strategies.
* Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
* Previous hyperscale data center commissioning experience is highly preferred.
* Experience with integrated systems testing (IST), functional performance testing (FPT), and owner turnover processes is a significant advantage.

**Compensation & Benefits**

This organization offers one of the industry's most attractive compensation packages, including:

* Industry-leading base salary
* Significant performance-based bonus opportunities
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
* 401(k) with company participation
* Relocation assistance, where applicable
* Long-term career growth with a nationally recognized mission-critical contractor
* ESOP

Join an Elite Team

This is a rare opportunity to join an organization that has helped define the future of mission-critical construction. If you are passionate about startup and commissioning excellence and want to lead the final delivery phase of a world-class hyperscale data center, we encourage you to apply.

Join a team that builds, tests, and delivers the infrastructure powering the digital world.

Apply confidentially today.