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<p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:22.0pt;font-family:'Industry Black';color:#4f758b;font-weight:bold">Sr. Commissioning Manager</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#4f758b;font-style:italic">Mission Critical Hyperscaler</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a"><strong style="color:#00263a"><span style="color:windowtext">Reports to: </span></strong>Sr. Director / Program Director, Mission Critical</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a"><strong style="color:#00263a"><span style="color:windowtext">Req ID: </span></strong>12332</p> <h1 style="margin:12.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'Industry Black';color:#00263a">Position Summary</h1> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">The Sr. Commissioning Manager leads the full commissioning program on hyperscale data center construction, from construction turnover through L1–L5 integrated systems testing and client Final Handover (FHO).</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Responsibilities include driving the commissioning schedule as a contractual deliverable, managing the Cx risk register, leading L1 through L5 test execution across electrical and mechanical systems, and serving as Barton Malow's primary technical interface with the client's Commissioning Authority (CA).</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">The Sr. Commissioning Manager leads the Cx schedule integrated into the program's P6 schedule, manages FOD protocols and energization sequencing, drives ROMP milestone readiness, and is accountable for Certificate of Readiness (COR) deliverables at each client milestone gate.</p> <h1 style="margin:12.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'Industry Black';color:#00263a">Key Job Responsibilities</h1> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:2.66667px"> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Leads the commissioning staffing plan, Cx schedule, and budget for the full program. Recruits, assigns, and evaluates Cx Engineers and field technicians across multiple simultaneous buildings.</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Develops and maintains the master Commissioning Execution Plan (CEP) per building, integrated with the P6 program schedule. Leads all critical path activities from systems completion through Final Handover (FHO).</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Manages the Cx risk register across the program. Escalates schedule or technical risks to the Program Director and client Commissioning Authority (CA) with mitigation plans and recovery dates.</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Leads and executes L1 through L5 commissioning testing across all electrical and mechanical systems, including generator load bank testing, UPS paralleling, STS/ATS transfer testing, chiller plant sequencing, and BMS/EPMS integration verification, and client-witnessed Integrated Systems Tests (ISTs).</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Manages Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and client acceptance walks at each ROMP milestone gate. Delivers Certificate of Readiness (COR) packages per client milestone requirements (NEA, H2C, pFHO, FHO).</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Coordinates all CFCI/OFCI equipment commissioning with OEM field service engineers. Manages OEM scheduling, witness testing, and documentation acceptance.</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Leads the building energization sequence plan. Develops step-by-step energization procedures for each distribution tier (utility, MSB, switchgear, UPS, PDU, busduct). Manages FOD inspections at all energization hold points; no energization proceeds without Cx Manager sign-off.</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Manages arc flash boundary controls and PPE requirements for all energization activities. Coordinates with the Owner's Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for utility interconnection approvals.</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Develops and maintains the Project Specific Commissioning Manual (PSCM), building-level Cx Test Packages, and all punch list documentation within the client-approved Cx management platform (Procore Cx, Cx Alloy, or owner-specified tool).</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Publishes a weekly Cx Schedule Look-Ahead (3-week) aligned to the P6 program schedule. Tracks Cx completion percentages by system and building against ROMP milestones and reports status in client-facing weekly meetings.</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Manages all commissioning records, including accurate red-line/as-built drawings, test reports, OEM startup records, exception logs, and COR packages, all uploaded to the client system of record before milestone gate closure.</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Serves as Barton Malow's primary Cx interface with the hyperscaler client's Commissioning Authority (CA) and Mission Critical Operations team. Leads the weekly Cx workstream status report to the client and participates in client scorecard reviews, responding to CA technical comments within 48 hours.</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Leads systemization using building-specific single-line diagrams, equipment schedules, and BMS/EPMS sequences of operation. Defines system boundaries, assigns system numbers, and manages system turnover packages from construction to Cx.</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Ensures a documented, zero-punch-list-at-gate turnover from construction to commissioning, with gate criteria defined in the PSCM and enforced at L1 system acceptance.</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Leads daily field-level Cx standups and weekly executive Cx meetings. Distributes meeting minutes with named owners, due dates, and RAG status within 24 hours, and manages the open action item log between Barton Malow, subcontractors, OEMs, and the client CA.</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Collaborates with the Project Controls lead to incorporate Cx milestone dates into the program's P6 schedule and GCA contractual milestone tracking, flagging delay risk to critical path ROMP milestones within 48 hours of identification.</li> </ul> <h1 style="margin:12.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'Industry Black';color:#00263a">Required Knowledge, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities</h1> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:2.66667px"> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline; or 10+ years of mission critical commissioning experience with demonstrated hyperscale data center program delivery.</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Minimum of 3 hyperscale data center programs (100MW+ campus or equivalent) as Cx Manager or Sr. Cx Engineer, including at least one Tier III or Tier IV facility through client Final Handover (FHO).</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Expert-level knowledge of mission critical electrical systems: medium voltage distribution, generators, UPS, static transfer switches, PDUs, and busduct. Working knowledge of mechanical systems: chilled water plants, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers, and BMS/EPMS.</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Proficiency with commissioning management platforms (Procore Cx, Cx Alloy, or equivalent owner-specified tool). Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, P&IDs, sequences of operation, and protection relay settings.</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Familiarity with hyperscaler client commissioning standards and ROMP milestone frameworks, with direct experience navigating client Commissioning Authority review and acceptance processes.</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Current OSHA 30 Safety Training certificate and NFPA 70E Arc Flash Safety certification required. RCDD, CEM, or BICSI Data Center Design certifications preferred. P6 scheduling proficiency preferred.</li> </ul> <h1 style="margin:12.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'Industry Black';color:#00263a">Work Environment / Job Conditions</h1> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:2.66667px"> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Program-based assignment structure with full-time on-site presence required during active commissioning phases, supporting concurrent commissioning activities across 2+ buildings on a multi-building hyperscale campus.</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Field-dominant during L1–L5 test execution phases and office-based during planning and documentation windows. Appropriate field attire is required for hot and cold environments.</li> <li style="margin:2.0pt 0.0in 2.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'URW DIN';color:#00263a">Candidates must be comfortable working in energized electrical environments and comply with all site-specific PPE and arc flash boundary requirements at all times.</li> </ul>