Controls Commissioning Senior Manager

Summary:

This role suits a versatile professional with deep controls engineering expertise and proven leadership in mission-critical environments. You will drive the performance of system integrators, commissioning agents, and cross-functional stakeholders while following and continuously improving the policies, procedures, and standardized libraries that underpin DCOS delivery at scale. 

Key Responsibilities:

DCOS Commissioning / End-to-End Delivery 

• Lead and manage the full commissioning lifecycle: Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Pre-Functional Testing (PFT), Functional Performance Testing (FPT), and Integrated System Testing (IST) 

• Manage detailed commissioning plans, test scripts, and checklists for each phase; compile and present comprehensive reports at every stage 

• Oversee inspection and verification of DCOS components against design specifications; validate network configurations, including IP addressing and VLAN setup 

• Manage stress testing, redundancy tests, and final validation to confirm DCOS performance meets handover criteria 

• Verify accurate data logging, alarm configuration, and trend analysis to support operational readiness 

DCIM Integration & Onboarding 

• Execute detailed integration plans for DCOS-to-DCIM connectivity, ensuring seamless data flow and system interoperability 

• Read and interpret single-line drawings to build customer-facing hierarchy structures for DCIM onboarding 

• Navigate the DCOS head end to validate DCIM tag points, confirm alarm alignment, and ensure configurations comply with established commissioning standards 

• Verify system-level calculations, including resiliency scripts, utility power, and PUE; ensure BCM and Battery Monitoring systems are operational prior to DCIM onboarding 

• Coordinate with multiple operational teams and on-site stakeholders to achieve successful DCIM go-live; manage prerequisites and go-live checklists from initiation through to completion 

Controls System Engineering & Technical Expertise 

• Apply expert-level knowledge of DDC systems, PLCs, DCS platforms, and SCADA/BMS architectures to rapidly comprehend and troubleshoot new and existing systems 

• Provide advanced diagnostics and remediation across electrical, mechanical, fire protection, and HVAC systems as they relate to controls requirements 

• Develop and maintain standardized programming modules, sequences of operations, graphics, and reporting tools; provide structured feedback and consultation to library management teams 

• Assess design choices and their downstream impact on controls requirements and cost; make system-level enhancement recommendations to eliminate potential failure modes 

• Leverage data collection and conversion platforms - including Kepware, Matrikon, TopView, OSIsoft PI, or equivalents - for monitoring, diagnostics, and performance analytics 

Policy, Standards & Compliance 

• Follow established commissioning policies and procedures rigorously, identifying opportunities to improve and refine them based on project experience and lessons learned 

• Assure adherence to standards through documentation reviews, participation in commissioning activities, and data center physical inspections 

• Drive specification uplift initiatives across general commissioning involving DCIM; contribute to the evolution of global standards and best practices 

• Compile high-level compliance summaries and reporting for senior leadership and program governance 

Project & Program Management 

• Communicate effectively with construction managers, general contractors, system integrators, design teams, and equipment suppliers across all project phases 

• Maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists, and progress tracking tools; provide regular program metrics and data analytics to internal stakeholders 

• Manage Software Factory Acceptance Test oversight and vendor accountability throughout project execution 

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership 

• Act as DCOS SME for internal and external stakeholders, including commissioning teams, regional operations, design engineering, and vendors. 

• Provide clear, structured briefings to senior management and cross-functional teams on commissioning prerequisites, program status, and go-live readiness 

• Mentor and direct junior team members, system integrators, and contractors; lead project teams including commissioning agents and equipment suppliers 

• Collaborate across business units to gather integration requirements, align activities, and resolve issues with timely and transparent communication 

Training, Handover & Knowledge Transfer 

• Drive system integrators to conduct comprehensive training sessions for data center staff on DCOS operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance 

• Assist commissioning teams in preparing and delivering operational manuals, training materials, and as-built documentation 

• Compile and present a complete handover report summarizing the commissioning process, validation outcomes, and final system configurations 

• Share controls system design, operations, and project planning expertise broadly with the wider facilities organization to elevate team capability and optimize operations 

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential 

• Proven experience in data center controls and automation, commissioning, or mission-critical facility management, with a strong emphasis on controls engineering 

• Proven leadership experience in mission-critical environments (data centers, power generation, oil & gas, or equivalent) 

• Expert knowledge of DDC systems, PLCs, DCS, and SCADA/BMS platforms - including debugging, programming, and advanced diagnostics 

• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end commissioning phases (FAT, SAT, PFT, FPT, IST) on large-scale projects 

• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, fire protection, and HVAC systems as they relate to controls requirements 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to compose technical papers, position papers, and executive-level reports 

Preferred / Advantageous 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline; equivalent trade certification considered 

• Hands-on, expert-level experience with Aveva (formerly Wonderware) 

• Experience with additional control platforms such as Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Siemens, or Delta Controls 

• Experience with data collection and conversion software: Kepware, Matrikon, TopView, OSIsoft PI, or equivalent 

• Hands-on experience with DCIM platforms and DCOS integration.