Commissioning Program Manager

Commissioning Program Manager - Dallas

Metric DCX is transforming the way construction owners use technology & data. If you like technology, solving problems, working with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, and delivering excellence to clients in the mission-critical sector, this is the position for you! The Commissioning (Cx) Program Manager ensures reliability, quality, and readiness of complex data center projects from design through turnover.

You will love this job if…

• You are a high performer, self-starter, and love to learn.
• You thrive working with high-functioning teams.
• You take ownership of projects and drive impact.
• You connect and grow both inside and outside the organization.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while staying authentic and having fun.

What you’ll do…

• Lead Commissioning Programs: Oversee and standardize commissioning processes across multiple data center projects.
• Coordinate Teams & Schedules: Integrate Cx activities with design, construction, and operations to meet key milestones.
• Manage Vendors & Consultants: Direct third-party Cx agents to ensure compliance with Owner’s Project Requirements and standards.
• Ensure Quality & Readiness: Track issues, testing, and documentation to achieve safe, reliable, and on-time handover.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Capture lessons learned and refine global commissioning strategies.

You should have...

• 8+ years of experience in commissioning or MEP project management for mission-critical facilities (data centers, hospitals, labs, or industrial).
• Strong technical knowledge of power and cooling systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAH/CRAC, BMS/EPMS).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Experience in hyperscale or colocation data center environments (preferred).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to translate complex technical detail into clear, actionable plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE, CxA, CCP, or PMP certification
• Experience with hyperscale or colocation data centers
• Familiarity with commissioning software (CxAlloy, Facility Grid, etc.)
• Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier standards and integrated systems testing
• Proven success managing multi-site or regional Cx programs

Characteristics of an ideal candidate

• Responsive; takes great pride in reacting quickly and positively to our clients and teammates, both internal and external
• Innovative; a desire to drive innovation through new and unique solutions while embracing creative ideas
• Entrepreneurial; the drive to take initiative, deliver results, and create value for our clients
• Empowered; bring solutions instead of problems
• Performance Driven & Accountable; sets goals and challenges our high-performance culture
• Even-tempered; handles pressure and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Coachable; recognizes strengths & weakness and open to guidance

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Based in Dallas, TX
• Philanthropic Matching Gift Program
• Plus much more!

Apply below if this sounds like the next step for you!

Key skills/competency

• Commissioning Program Management
• Data Center Projects
• MEP Project Management
• Mission-Critical Facilities
• Power Systems
• Cooling Systems
• BMS/EPMS
• Hyperscale Data Centers
• Integrated Systems Testing
• Project Leadership