Location: Multiple Locations
Department: DEPCON
The Opportunity
The Director of Commissioning is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational execution, and continuous improvement of all commissioning (Cx) activities for mission-critical equipment within data center environments. This role ensures that all systems are commissioned safely, compliantly, and to the highest technical standards while delivering exceptional customer experience.
The Director will build and scale commissioning capabilities across multiple regions, standardize processes, develop technical talent, and ensure flawless startup and turnover of equipment including power, cooling, controls, and integrated systems.
This leader must balance technical depth, project execution rigor, and organizational scalability in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
What you will do?
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute the commissioning strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
- Build scalable commissioning processes to support rapid expansion.
- Establish KPIs for quality, schedule adherence, safety, and customer satisfaction.
- Drive standardization of startup, testing, documentation, and turnover procedures.
Operational Execution
- Oversee all commissioning activities including FAT support, site acceptance, integrated systems testing (IST), and final turnover (FR).
- Ensure commissioning aligns with contract scope, specifications, and project schedules.
- Lead cross-functional coordination with project management, field service, engineering, and customers.
- Resolve complex technical and schedule-related escalations.
Technical Authority
- Serve as subject matter expert for mission-critical equipment commissioning.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (Uptime Institute, NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, IEEE, etc.).
- Approve commissioning plans, test scripts, and turnover documentation.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action for startup failures.
Talent Development & Organizational Design
- Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing commissioning managers and field engineers.
- Establish a technician-to-leader development pathway.
- Define span of control and regional leadership structure.
- Lead technical training initiatives and certification programs.
Safety & Quality Ownership
- Champion a zero-incident safety culture.
- Ensure adherence to LOTO, arc flash, and energized work procedures.
- Drive quality control processes and documentation accuracy.
- Implement commissioning audit programs.
Financial & Commercial Oversight
- Manage commissioning budget, labor forecasting, and margin performance.
- Support sales with technical pre-construction input and scope clarification.
- Identify change orders and mitigate scope creep.
- Improve commissioning productivity and cost efficiency.
Customer Experience & Relationship Management
- Act as executive-level escalation point during critical commissioning events.
- Lead customer-facing technical reviews and readiness meetings.
- Ensure professional turnover documentation and customer training delivery.
- Strengthen long-term client relationships in hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise markets.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, equivalent field experience in mission-critical commissioning considered.
- 10+ years in data center commissioning, startup, or field service leadership.
- 5+ years leading multi-regional technical teams.
- Experience with mission-critical equipment such as:
- UPS systems
- Generators and paralleling switchgear
- MV/LV distribution
- Cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH/chillers)
- Controls and BMS integration
- Proven experience scaling technical organizations in high-growth environments.
- Certifications (Preferred)
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
- OSHA 30
- NFPA 70E
How we support you
We believe your best work happens when you feel supported - professionally, personally, and financially. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, stay healthy, and plan for the future.
- Performance-driven rewards – Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
- Comprehensive healthcare – Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family’s total well-being.
- Security and peace of mind – Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
- Flexible benefits options – A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
- Time to recharge – Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Investing in your growth – Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
- Planning for the future – Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.
Come build with us
At Integra, we’re driven by a vision to transform the data center industry. We specialize in delivering optimized turnkey solutions that bring together speed, quality, and reliability - helping our clients build and operate the mission-critical infrastructure that powers today’s digital world. Integra is a vertically integrated company - owning and managing every phase of the process from site selection and design to manufacturing, procurement, commissioning, and warranty. This approach allows us to move faster, solve challenges more efficiently, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners.
What truly sets Integra apart is our people. We are a team of problem-solvers, engineers, builders, and operators who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering results. Our culture values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement - because in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, excellence and adaptability matter.
Joining Integra means being part of a company that is shaping the future of data center infrastructure. If you’re passionate about innovation, impact, and building systems the world depends on, you’ll find the opportunity to grow and make a difference here.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Integra provides equal employment opportunities for all people. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact talent_acquisition@integra.com