Commissioning Manager

HGA is seeking a Commissioning Manager to support operations on mission?critical data center projects in Northern Louisiana near Monroe. This role is responsible for leading all commissioning activities from L3 readiness through L4/L5 startup, testing, documentation, and turnover while ensuring strict compliance with owner requirements, contract documents, schedule expectations, and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Demonstrate personal accountability for EHS as the highest project priority; promote and enforce an Incident?Free Environment (IFE) culture. Lead and participate in safety walks, audits, and Client Executive Safety Walks. Evaluate safety impacts from scheduling or production changes; escalate high?risk activities. Participate in Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and communicate findings to field teams. Maintain compliance with OSHA 30 and NFPA 70E. Commissioning Leadership & Execution Serve as primary liaison with the Owner's third?party Commissioning Agent. Lead/participate in daily commissioning coordination meetings. Plan, manage, and execute L3-L5 commissioning phases, including startup, functional testing, and turnover. Oversee and resolve Level 4 & Level 5 commissioning issues. Coordinate commissioning needs with superintendents, QA/QC, L3 coordinators, and trade partners. Support development, review, and execution of deferred commissioning CMOPs. Ensure commissioning activities align with the project schedule and contractual milestones. Scheduling, Scripts & Documentation Manage L3-L5 commissioning microschedules, including updates in Smartsheet. Coordinate commissioning script requirements with the third?party Cx Agent. Schedule and lead commissioning script page?turn reviews (Bluebeam). Ensure finalized scripts, test records, and documentation are uploaded to ACC Build / BIM 360 Field. Track commissioning metrics, readiness scores, and quality indicators. Vendor, OFCI & MOFE Coordination Assist OFCI and MOFE Managers with vendor support for L4/L5 commissioning. Coordinate vendor site visits to ensure: Equipment readiness Safe startup execution Minimal interference with construction activities Confirm L1-L3 equipment compliance prior to commissioning. Stakeholder & Team Leadership Build and maintain strong working relationships with: Owner construction & facilities teams Third?party commissioning agents Trade partners & vendors Mentor, train, and coach commissioning staff. Support staffing plans and manpower coordination with the third?party Cx Agent. Promote a positive, collaborative project culture. Contract, Trade & Process Management Understand and enforce contract requirements, including Division 01 commissioning obligations. Manage impacts from PRs, CCDs, and bulletins. Ensure trade partners are properly onboarded and aligned with commissioning expectations. Maintain effective document control, change management, and knowledge?transfer processes. Apply Best Builder Framework (BBF) competencies. Meetings & Coordination Lead or participate in: Morning third?party coordination syncs L2/L3 microschedule meetings Weekly QA/QC meetings Daily commissioning meetings OAC & client coordination meetings ACC issue?resolution sessions Represent commissioning in VDC, cost, and operations meetings. Qualifications: Education Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, OR equivalent mission?critical commissioning experience. Experience 10+ years in mission?critical or data center construction. 5+ years in a commissioning leadership role (Manager, Lead Cx Engineer, Senior Cx Engineer). Experience managing L3-L5 commissioning phases. Proven experience working with: Third?party commissioning agents OFCI/MOFE equipment & vendors Hyperscale or colocation data center programs Technical Knowledge Strong understanding of electrical & mechanical mission?critical systems. Expertise in commissioning workflows, scripts, testing protocols. Understanding of construction sequencing, critical path, and startup readiness. Ability to read/interpret: Drawings & specifications Submittals & RFIs Commissioning plans & test scripts Tools & Platforms Proficient with: ACC Build / BIM 360 Bluebeam Smartsheet Commissioning documentation platforms Preferred Qualifications Mission?critical commissioning on hyperscale campuses. Advanced commissioning certifications (BCxA CCP/ACP or equivalent). Experience coordinating large cross?functional teams in high?stakes startup environments. HGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Created: 2026-03-04