Commissioning Project Manager I (Data Center)

Location: Sterling, VA, United States; hybrid work arrangement with 50–75% travel

Company

hirify.global develops and operates data center infrastructure and related critical facilities.

What you will do

• Coordinate commissioning activities, schedules, testing plans, issue logs, and project documentation for assigned data center projects and systems.
• Act as the owner's representative during commissioning activities and coordinate with design, construction, operations, vendors, contractors, and third-party commissioning providers.
• Review equipment submittals, shop drawings, test scripts, operating sequences, turnover materials, and other documentation against design intent and owner requirements.
• Participate in pre-functional inspections, field observations, system verification, and functional testing of electrical, mechanical, controls, and related building systems.
• Track deficiencies, open issues, action items, retesting requirements, risks, and schedule impacts through resolution and closeout.
• Coordinate turnover and operational handoff, including testing reports, punch lists, operating manuals, warranties, as-built drawings, spare parts inventories, and closeout packages.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in commissioning, construction management, facility operations, startup, testing, project management, or a related technical field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience supporting commissioning, turnover, startup, testing, construction closeout, or operational readiness for complex facilities.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, and critical infrastructure systems, with the ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, test procedures, commissioning plans, and operating sequences.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, consultants, and cross-functional project teams; strong organization, communication, documentation, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience using Bluebeam or similar document review and management software; ability to travel 50–75% required.

Nice to have

• Commissioning experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, utilities, or similarly complex environments.
• Familiarity with Level 3, Level 4, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Experience with commissioning management software, reporting tools, project management platforms, deficiency tracking, turnover, and closeout processes.
• CAPM, PMP, CxA, CBCP, CCP, or other relevant industry certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, results-driven environment involving design, construction, operations, vendors, contractors, and external commissioning partners.
• Focus on professional communication, accountability, quality, documentation accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation support are provided in accordance with applicable laws.