[Remote] Data Center Commissioning Program Manager -Remote
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Newcomb & Boyd, LLP provides integrated engineering and building systems services across multiple market sectors. The Senior Data Center Program Manager leads mission-critical data center projects from planning through commissioning and turnover while supporting business development, process improvement, technical delivery, and practice growth.
Responsibilities
- Manage data center commissioning projects across all phases: planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including architecture, engineering, controls, MSI, and commissioning agents
- Oversee schedule, budget, quality, and risk across single- and multi-site programs
- Manage contractor and vendor relationships, including procurement of long-lead critical systems
- Develop and maintain executive-level reporting, dashboards, and program status communications
- Identify and mitigate risks specific to mission-critical infrastructure dependencies
- Support identification and pursuit of new client opportunities and project pipeline
- Participate in proposal development, scoping, and pricing discussions for new engagements
- Build and maintain client relationships that lead to repeat and referral business
- Represent the practice in industry forums, client meetings, and business development activities
- Contribute to strategic planning for practice expansion and service line growth
- Develop and refine standard processes, workflows, and governance frameworks for project delivery
- Create and maintain MOPs/SOPs, templates, and tools to support consistent, repeatable delivery
- Lead lessons-learned sessions and drive continuous process improvement across projects
- Establish program controls for cost tracking, schedule adherence, and quality management
- Support development of scalable delivery models as the practice grows
- Serve as a subject matter expert supporting MEP systems, commissioning, and data center infrastructure initiatives
- Provide technical guidance and design coordination across project teams
- Evaluate facility conditions, infrastructure capacity, and operational readiness as needed
- Stay current on data center industry trends, technologies, and best practices
- Support technical due diligence efforts when required
- Serve as primary point of contact for client executives and key stakeholders
- Coordinate cross-functional internal teams and external partners
- Mentor and develop junior project staff
- Facilitate communication and alignment across owner, contractor, and design teams
- Lead and participate in project meetings, design reviews, and progress calls
- Prepare and review project documentation, schedules, budgets, and status reports
- Track action items, risks, and issues through resolution
- Review submittals, RFIs, and change orders as applicable to project role
- Coordinate site visits and represent the firm during key project milestones
- Support contract review and negotiation for project and subcontractor agreements
- Maintain accurate project records and documentation for internal and client use
Skills
- • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
- • 20+ years of relevant experience in data center, mission-critical facility, or large-scale technology infrastructure project management
- • Demonstrated experience managing multi-site or portfolio-scale programs
- • Experience working with enterprise and/or hyperscale clients
- • Track record of business development or practice growth contributions
- • Experience developing program governance, processes, and standard operating procedures
- • Strong knowledge of MEP systems design, integration, and commissioning processes
- • Familiarity with structured cabling, physical security, and related technology infrastructure systems
- • Proficiency with project management and cost control platforms
- • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Google Suite; Bluebeam or similar tools a plus
- • Executive stakeholder management and communication
- • Cost control, budgeting, and schedule management
- • Risk assessment and mitigation
- • Vendor and contractor management
- • Cross-functional team leadership
Benefits
- We offer a hybrid work schedule
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee and family social events
- Health and fitness programs
- Many additional benefits
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