Commissioning Program Manager

Description

About CoreSite:

CoreSite is a leading colocation data center company providing the space, power, cooling and connectivity that businesses rely on to operate and grow. Our data centers bring dozens of organizations together under one roof, supporting the technology and services that keep our world connected. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, bringing the expertise, ideas and commitment that power our business and help our customers succeed. With a culture built on collaboration, ownership, and operational excellence, CoreSite is a place to make an impact.

Commissioning Program Manager - Data Center:

As a member of the company's Engineering team, the Commissioning Program Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of commissioning activities across data center projects, including greenfield builds, expansions, and system upgrades. This role ensures that all mechanical, electrical, and control systems are designed, installed, tested, and validated to meet performance, quality, and operational readiness requirements. You will collaborate closely with design teams, contractors, commissioning authorities, operations, and cross‑functional stakeholders to oversee commissioning plans, testing protocols, documentation, and issue resolution. This role requires technical leadership, strong project management capability, and deep fluency in mission‑critical systems and commissioning standards.

What You'll Do:

Commissioning Management & Execution:

• As the owner's representative, oversee Level 1-5 commissioning reviews and execution, ensuring testing validates performance against specifications.
• Oversee the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of internal commissioning standards, procedures, SOWs, and NETA standards.
• Participate in system integration testing to ensure seamless operation across all critical systems.

Project Management & Coordination:

• Support commissioning activities, scopes, and stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate directly with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers of record, internal stakeholders, commissioning authorities (CxAs), and vendors.
• Lead the implementation of CoreSite commissioning guidelines and support CxAs in integrating commissioning activities throughout design and construction workflows.
• Provide directions to commissioning teams and act as the primary escalation point during testing and issue resolution.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Review and standardize commissioning scripts, including templates for critical equipment, to ensure system testing meets industry standards, owner requirements, operational criteria, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Drive quality control measures for testing, inspection documentation, and issue tracking for continuous improvement.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive system for tracking and storing commissioning documentation, including test results, reports, and as‑built records.
• Represent the owner in project commissioning meetings, communicate commissioning progress to internal stakeholders, and maintain Engineering Team alignment and engagement throughout the commissioning lifecycle.
• Manage commissioning scope definition and CxA procurement while ensuring effective onboarding, documentation management, and reporting for third-party commissioning teams.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in commissioning processes and tools.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Flexibility to travel up to 40%, with the potential for increased travel or in-office presence as business needs evolve.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, control systems, and building automation systems (BMS/EPMS).
• Experience performing or overseeing Level 3-5 commissioning for critical infrastructure (UPS, generators, switchgear, STS/ATS, HVAC systems, etc.).
• Proficiency with commissioning and QA/QC software tools (e.g., CxAlloy, BIM360, Facility Grid, Procore).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-team coordination skills.
• Strong project management capabilities including planning, scheduling, and reporting.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Building Services, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in data center commissioning, QA/QC, construction management, or mission critical environments
• Commissioning certification from a recognized industry authority; PMP considered an asset.
• Experience working with third party CxAs and data center development programs.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the job's duties, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to travel is required.

Compensation: Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $125,400 and $155,000. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.

Job Post Timeline: This position is expected to be open for applications for 30 days.

Benefits: Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!

• Medical coverage starting day one, plus dental, vision, telemedicine, HSA/FSA options.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, plus bonus and equity opportunities.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Starting 16 days of PTO, 11 paid company holidays, floating holidays and additional paid time for volunteering, family care, parental leave and other life events.
• Free parking or public transportation support.

Additional Perks:

• Up to $800 annually in wellness reimbursements and up to $450 in wellness incentives.
• $100 monthly technology stipend.
• Up to $5,250 annually in educational reimbursement plus LinkedIn Learning.
• Up to $5,000 annually in charitable donation matching.
• Financial coaching and student loan support.
• Family planning, mental health, and caregiving support.
• Pet insurance, employee discounts and cash back offers.

General Statements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, where permitted by law, a 5-panel drug test conducted after the offer letter is signed, which will screen for THC, opiates, PCP, cocaine, and amphetamines. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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