Commissioning Building Manager (CBM) - Datacenter Construction Manager
Application completed on Delan Associates, Inc
About This Role
Commissioning Building Manager (CBM) - Datacenter Construction Manager, Datacenter Project Manager
Reno, NV
Duration: 12+ months
Schedule: 10/4 Rotational Shift
(10 Days Work and 4 Days Off) X 2 per month
Key Skills: Cx Alloy, L1 - L5 Commissioning Exp, Datacenter Exp
(Overall Building-Level Commissioning Authority – L1–L3 Commissioning Support-L4-L5 )
Primary Objective
Own building-level commissioning execution, schedule integrity, energization governance, and cross-discipline coordination across Electrical, Mechanical, and Controls systems.
A. Strategic Oversight
Accountable for L1–L3 completion within assigned building/vault
Responsible to Coordinate Vendor and Subcontractor Support for L3-L5
Protect energization sequencing and start up strategy.
Align commissioning activities with:
Micro-schedule
Construction progress
Customer milestones
Control Activities
Ensure compliance with Switch commissioning governance model.
B. Gate Authority (L3 / Energization)
Confirm all three pillars before authorizing L3:
QA/QC documentation readiness
Site physical readiness
Cx procedural readiness
Dead buss checks on applicable equipment to prevent future power drops
Resolve disputes between Site / QAQC / Cx.
Escalate systemic risks impacting:
MVTX / MCS lineups
CHW loop energization
Generator / ATS startup
SCADA network stability/ Network live completion
C. Leadership of Direct Reports
Direct oversight of:
CxAlloy Manager (documentation & gate compliance)
Cx Coordinator (field execution & startup)
Validate alignment between system readiness and field execution.
Drive accountability across trades and vendors.
D. Issue Governance & Risk Management
Review and resolve conflict over issue severity classifications.
Set closure thresholds: set timetables below to hold accountability, ensure procurement delays are tracked and coordinated for issues closure.
High → Must close before energization 72hrs
Moderate → Mitigation plan required 48hrs
Low → Track to turnover 24hrs
Identify trend failures (repeat deficiencies, documentation gaps, vendor underperformance).
