Commissioning Project Manager

Praetorian Power Protection is a leader in NETA testing and staff augmentation for the mission-critical industry. The company is seeking an experienced Commissioning Project Manager to oversee technical commissioning lifecycles for data centers and mission-critical facilities, ensuring electrical and mechanical systems meet design, owner, testing, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Project Lifecycle Management: Plan, execute, and manage comprehensive commissioning plans and integrated schedules covering inspection, startup, testing, and closeout phases
• Field Execution & Safety: Lead commissioning field activities, directing internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors while enforcing strict compliance with NFPA 70E and LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) safety protocols
• Software & Documentation Oversight: Implement and oversee commissioning management tools and platforms—such as CxAlloy, BIM360, and ACC Build—to track documentation, issue resolution, and execution
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate closely with clients and client commissioning agents to define project-specific requirements, test scripts, and turnover documentation
• Technical Reviews & Quality Control: Manage MEP system reviews, QA/QC coordination, load bank planning, equipment startups, and factory witness testing (FAT)
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a technical resource for design reviews, scope matrix development, budgeting, and script feasibility for high-performance building systems

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in commissioning electrical systems, power distribution, or mechanical infrastructure within data centers or mission-critical facilities
• Proven data center commissioning background is strictly required
• Deep understanding of power distribution, redundancy, reliability requirements, and Level 1–5 commissioning (Cx) processes per ASHRAE guidelines
• Familiarity with electrical testing tools (power meters, infrared thermography, breaker test sets)
• Experience with commissioning software (CxAlloy, BIM360, ACC Build) and familiarity with electrical design tools (AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP)