Manager – Commissioning (Cx)

Manager – Commissioning (Cx)

Location: Kansas City, KS, United States

Who We Are

DAMAC Digital is building the backbone of the AI-driven economy. Our global facilities deliver hyperscale-ready infrastructure for AI workloads, enterprise expansion, and mission-critical applications. With DAMAC Group’s backing, we provide the scalability, resilience, and efficiency that hyperscalers and enterprises need to lead in a data-powered world.

Today, DAMAC Digital has a planned portfolio spanning 13 countries and more than 35 sites, with 6 GW of planned IT capacity. Our team brings deep expertise across engineering, operations, technology, compliance, and customer engagement, combining vision with execution to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready digital infrastructure.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Manager – Commissioning (Cx) to lead the planning, execution, and validation of mission-critical systems, ensuring seamless data center startup, performance verification, and compliance with global standards.

This role is critical in ensuring operational excellence, reliability, and performance validation of MEP, electrical, cooling, and critical IT infrastructure systems. The Manager will drive structured commissioning processes, industry-leading quality standards, and seamless integration of complex systems into fully operational data centers.

Key Responsibilities

· Commissioning Strategy & Execution

· Develop and implement a structured commissioning framework to ensure rigorous system validation and testing.

· Lead pre-functional, functional, and integrated system testing (IST) for data center MEP, electrical, and IT systems.

· Oversee factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and operational performance testing.

· Establish commissioning workflows, documentation, and performance benchmarks for all infrastructure systems.

· Ensure proper commissioning sequence and synchronization between mechanical, electrical, IT, and automation systems.

· Client & Compliance Coordination

· Oversee client handover processes, ensuring full compliance with Uptime Institute, TIA-942, and ASHRAE standards.

· Develop and implement quality assurance processes to validate system performance before handover.

· Work closely with operations, facility management, and client teams to ensure a seamless transition into live operations.

· Conduct performance validation, failure scenario testing, and reliability assessments to guarantee 24/7 uptime.

· Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and mission-critical industry best practices.

· Risk Mitigation & System Reliability Assurance

· Identify and address potential failure points, system deficiencies, and risk factors before go-live.

· Implement redundancy testing, failover analysis, and power/cooling load validation.

· Oversee root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective action implementation.

· Develop commissioning dashboards, real-time monitoring tools, and AI-driven analytics for performance tracking.

· Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement

· Implement BIM-integrated commissioning models, smart automation tools, and AI-based predictive analytics.

· Drive continuous improvement strategies, integrating best practices from mission-critical commissioning projects worldwide.

· Develop lessons learned programs, embedding commissioning excellence into future project execution.

Job Requirements

· 20+ years of experience in commissioning of data center, industrial, or mission-critical MEP and power systems.

· Proven leadership in end-to-end commissioning strategies for large-scale, high-availability infrastructure.

· Strong expertise in integrated systems testing (IST), factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT).

· Deep understanding of MEP commissioning, critical cooling, power distribution, and automation systems.

· Experience with Uptime Institute Tier Certifications, TIA-942, ASHRAE, NFPA 70E, and global commissioning standards.

· Hands-on experience in load bank testing, thermal performance validation, and power continuity analysis.

· Strong leadership in cross-functional collaboration, risk mitigation, and operational readiness.

· Proficiency in BIM, digital twin technology, real-time commissioning dashboards, and AI-driven performance analytics.

Why DAMAC Digital

DAMAC Digital is rapidly expanding across the United States as we build the next generation of digital infrastructure to support the extraordinary growth of AI and cloud computing. Under the leadership of Chairman Hussain Sajwani, DAMAC has committed an initial $20 billion to developing data center infrastructure in the United States, with the potential to increase that investment as market demand and opportunities continue to grow. Joining DAMAC Digital means becoming part of a global team with the scale, resources, and entrepreneurial mindset to build at an extraordinary pace and help shape the infrastructure powering what comes next.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person