Senior Data Center Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete start-up and commissioning of electrical power systems in data centers, from initial pre-functional checks to Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and final handover.

• Create and manage the commissioning project plan, which encompasses scope, schedule, budget, risk register, and resource allocation.

• Act as the primary contact for all commissioning activities involving internal teams, customers, and contractors.

• Organize and supervise commissioning tasks related to: Medium and low voltage switchgear/switchboards, Transformers, Busway/bus duct, and protection relays and metering.

• Guarantee that commissioning is carried out in line with the owner's project specifications, design criteria, standards, and industry regulations (e.g., NFPA, IEEE, IEC, ASHRAE, Uptime).

• Evaluate and authorize commissioning scripts, test procedures, and method statements, ensuring that any deficiencies are documented, monitored, and resolved.

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective measures for issues identified during L2-L4 commissioning and IST.

• Serve as the main point of contact between clients (including hyperscale cloud, enterprise, and colocation customers), EPCs, OEMs, Cx agents, and internal engineering/service teams.

• Conduct regular progress meetings and technical reviews to effectively communicate project status, risks, and recovery strategies.

• Foster strong professional relationships on-site and represent the company with confidence and professionalism.

• Promote a culture of "zero harm" safety at all commissioning sites, ensuring adherence to company and customer safety standards and procedures.

• Uphold quality standards, ensuring that all work is performed with the highest craftsmanship and reliability.

• Verify that all necessary documentation, test reports, as-builts, redlines, and turnover packages are accurate, complete, and delivered punctually.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive commissioning schedules that align with construction milestones and data center go-live timelines.

• Monitor costs, change orders, and earned value for commissioning projects; proactively manage deviations and opportunities.

• Provide consistent project updates to leadership and clients, including KPIs, risk/issue logs, punch lists, and lessons learned.

• Coordinate and direct multidisciplinary site teams, including field engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and third-party Cx agents.

• Mentor junior engineers and support staff on best practices in commissioning, documentation, and client communication.

• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of standard commissioning procedures, templates, and tools.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; or a comparable combination of education and relevant experience.

• Over 7 years of experience managing complex technical projects, with a minimum of 3 years dedicated to the start-up and commissioning of power or MEP systems.

• Direct experience in data centers, critical facilities, or heavy industrial power distribution settings.

• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems (MV/LV), short circuit/coordination principles, protective relays, and critical power architecture (N, N+1, 2N).

• Proven experience with commissioning processes (levels 1–5), electrical acceptance testing, and integrated systems testing.

• Familiarity with EPMS/BMS, SCADA, and controls integration is an added advantage.

• Established history of managing scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder engagement on multi-million-dollar projects.

• Competence in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent) and the MS Office suite.

• Willingness and ability to travel to project locations (10-20% travel).

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, comfortable presenting to both technical and executive audiences.

• Authorized to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option to choose between two medical plans: A PPO plan known as the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) referred to as the High Deductible Plan.

• Two dental plan options available: Core and Core Plus.

• Vision benefits included.

• Life insurance provided by the company at 2X base salary.

• Company-paid AD&D (1X base salary).

• Voluntary life and AD&D options available—100% employee paid up to specified maximums.

• Short Term Disability coverage for up to 26 weeks—Company funded.

• Long Term Disability coverage at 60% of pay—Company funded, with an option to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.

• Supplemental benefits available—100% employee paid (including Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance).

• Parental Leave of up to 6 weeks.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.

• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility/adoption support.

• Employee discount program available.

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.

• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP) provided.

• ABB offers 11 paid holidays each year.

• Salaried exempt positions are entitled to vacation under a permissive time away policy.