Commissioning Project Manager (# 8453)

Harvey Nash USA has been engaged to find an experienced Commissioning Project/Program Manager III to support retro commissioning projects across operational data centers. This role requires 5+ years of experience in commissioning, engineering, installation, startup, or validation of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure, with strong expertise in power systems, generators, UPS, HVAC, chilled water systems, BMS, EPMS, and controls environments. Candidates should have experience overseeing commissioning vendors, reviewing technical documentation, validating system performance, coordinating multi-disciplinary testing activities, and managing multiple projects simultaneously in mission-critical facilities. Strong technical knowledge, stakeholder management, reporting, problem-solving, and the ability to execute in fast-paced operational environments are essential.


Job: Project/Program Manager III (Commissioning

Duration: 11 Months

Location: Umatilla, OR


About the Role:

We are seeking a Project/Program Manager III to serve as a Commissioning (Cx) Owner's Representative supporting retro commissioning activities within operational data centers. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in commissioning electrical and mechanical infrastructure, managing third-party vendors, reviewing technical documentation, and ensuring successful testing and validation of critical systems while minimizing operational impacts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide testing and validation oversight for electrical, mechanical, and controls infrastructure within operational data centers.
  • Support retro commissioning activities involving medium and low voltage power systems, generators, UPS, HVAC systems, chilled water systems, BMS, EPMS, pumps, hydronic systems, and testing & balancing activities.
  • Review as-built drawings, equipment submittals, design documentation, sequences of operation, and commissioning deliverables.
  • Manage third-party commissioning vendors performing functional, integrated, and performance testing activities onsite.
  • Coordinate project schedules, testing plans, execution activities, and commissioning milestones across multiple projects.
  • Audit commissioning vendors to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety standards.
  • Review and validate commissioning documentation including test plans, scripts, reports, and system validation records.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues while proactively addressing schedule risks and operational constraints.
  • Provide regular project updates, progress reports, metrics, and status reporting to leadership.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned programs, and commissioning process enhancements.
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Top 3 Must-Have Skills:

  1. Commissioning & Critical Infrastructure Experience – 5+ years of commissioning, startup, installation, testing, or validation experience supporting electrical, mechanical, or controls systems within mission-critical environments.
  2. Electrical & Mechanical Systems Expertise – Strong knowledge of power distribution, generators, UPS, HVAC, chilled water systems, pumps, BMS, EPMS, controls systems, and related critical infrastructure components.
  3. Vendor Management & Technical Documentation – Experience reviewing design documents, equipment submittals, commissioning test scripts, reports, and coordinating third-party commissioning vendors throughout project execution.
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Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Equivalent combination of education and relevant commissioning, engineering, or infrastructure experience will also be considered.


Ajit Singh

Sr. IT Recruiter

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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
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