Commissioning Electrical Engineer

We are a national colocation data center company with a NEW data center site in the Buffalo, NY area. At this location, the Commissioning Manager needs to be a organized, results-driven leader, manager, advocate, and collaborator responsible for building, managing, and leading Commissioning (Cx) activities on mission-critical deployments. The primary function of this role is to manage MEP system quality and compliance from design and procurement through installation, commissioning, and turnover as part of the overall project team.

This role collaborates closely with design, construction, and operations teams to ensure consistent and compliant project delivery across assigned projects for our Buffalo NY data center. The Commissioning Manager interfaces with project leadership and tenant personnel to assure quality installations and system performance, while supporting scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and other project needs. Routine travel to support activities at additional sites may be required.

** Relocation assistance to the Buffalo New York area is offered***

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the selection of qualified testing firms to provide commissioning and quality services in accordance with established standards.
• Ensure completion of all activities outlined in Quality and Commissioning specifications by responsible parties.
• Facilitate Commissioning Kick-off meetings with the Commissioning Provider, including initial project team orientation on commissioning requirements.
• Actively participate in the development and review of project designs.
• Provide consolidated updates through the commissioning progress tracker for all campus buildings.
• Support preconstruction efforts to align design, scope of work, and cost estimates with current performance metrics and goals.
• Review building drawings for compliance with Design and Construction Standards.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis for incidents related to MEP systems.
• Assist with development, processing, and tracking of Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
• Conduct weekly meetings with the Commissioning Provider using a focused "5 in 15" format.
• Assist in developing Level 0–Level 5 commissioning schedules in coordination with the project team.
• Update the master project schedule with milestone completion status.
• Participate in weekly Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) and commissioning meetings.
• Address high- and moderate-priority issues, including validation of issue prioritization.
• Compile issue log data and aggregate it into the primary database.
• Perform jobsite inspections to review installation progress, quality, and compliance, including schedule adherence.
• Ensure MEP Requests for Information (RFIs) are resolved in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the project team to support early access requirements and report potential obstacles to early floor access.
• Ensure safety policies and best practices are followed at all times.
• Verify MEP system as-built documentation is complete and accurate at turnover.
• Complete all required steps in the project handoff process.
• Ensure general contractors provide required training in accordance with training specifications.
• Support the review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) with Operations teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in MEP system coordination and/or project management, with at least 5 years preferred in
  mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of applicable mechanical and electrical regulations, standards, best practices, and codes.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, specifications, and submittals.
• Experience developing and managing CPM schedules and analyzing contractor-provided timelines.
• Solid understanding of how mechanical and electrical systems function and integrate.
• Demonstrated ability to lead integrated teams of engineers, contractors, skilled trades, equipment manufacturers, commissioning teams, tenants, and authorities having jurisdiction toward common goals.
• Experience supporting projects across multiple U.S. locations.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and industry tools such as Bluebeam, PlanGrid, and SharePoint.