Electrical Commissioning Manager Jobs in Virginia

Description

 Who We Are

Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide flexible, efficient and resilient data center solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our growing organization was founded by the pioneer of data center REITs. CloudHQ has state-of-the-art data center sites located in two Northern Virginia locations, as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo, and we anticipate exponential growth over the next several years both in the US and abroad.

What The Role Entails

The Electrical Commissioning Manager will work closely with the construction team to ensure that data center projects meet CloudHQ's Operation requirements with excellence. Primary duties involve overseeing the design, installation and testing of all components, materials, equipment, and systems. The Electrical Commissioning Manager will oversee commissioning of mission-critical systems in our data centers to include generators, back-up power supplies, and digital electrical distribution equipment. This individual will be responsible for conducting reviews of design packages, monitoring, and analyzing equipment tests. The Electrical Commissioning Manager is critical to the company's continued success by ensuring that testing has been executed and the data centers operate at maximum operational efficiency.

Please Note: this is not a remote role and travel is required. The candidate will need to be in the Washington, DC metro area to perform this role.

Requirements

What You Will Get to Do  

Monitor and maintain data center project tasks, tracking budget, schedule, and scope of work

Liaise between the client and internal team to document the basis of design, serving as the main point of contact with the client during commissioning activities and project completion

Responsible for reviewing all written work submitted to the client

Assist In the development, review, and implementation of the commissioning plan encompassing construction as required for building phasing

Conduct a Pre-Construction commissioning process meeting

Attend selected construction progress and Pre-installation job-site meetings to obtain information on construction progress

Review construction progress meeting minutes for revisions/substitutions related to the Owner's design intent. Assist in resolving any discrepancies

Assist and review the commissioning schedule, the commissioning process activities and integrate them into the master project schedule as prepared and maintained by the Owner's Representative

Complete a thorough review of the design documents at the end of the Construction Documents Phase. Work with the internal CloudHQ team driving design changes as required

Assist in the Development of full commissioning specifications for all commissioned equipment

Inspects installation in the field and witness functional testing on site; performs site visits, as necessary, to observe component and document component system installations

Coordinate with primary IT liaison for control systems issues 

Observe and oversee the execution of commissioning tests to demonstrate that equipment is correctly installed, functions properly and safely without interruption

Assist in the development and execution of the commissioning test procedures to verify the performance and functionality of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements

Assist in the development and implementation engineering standards/best practices

Perform readiness reviews of assigned projects to inform overall building acceptance

Validate and attend training of the operation team personnel

Review final third-party Commissioning Process Report

Assist with other projects as needed.

Travel to sites, client meetings, training courses or conferences as requested and required

Coordinate and assist in the scheduling of the Factory Acceptance/Factory Witness tests with participation and management of the development staff who attends

What You Bring to The Role

  A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in electrical commissioning, preferably in data center or critical facilities projects

General understanding of data center systems and electrical building systems

Understanding of appropriate design and local codes

Familiarity with industry standards and codes, such as NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and ASHRAE

Strong business Acumen

Meticulous attention to detail and ability to exercise critical judgement

Demonstrated professional verbal and written communication skills

Expertise in core Microsoft office suite applications (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook)

Proficiency in commissioning software and tools is a plus

Exceptional organizational skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Ability to multi-task while managing changing priorities for multiple projects

Assertive personality style needed to ensure that processes are completed and moving on to the next stage of completion

Strong work ethic and self-motivation

Ability to maintain excellent relationships with contractors, clients, and other departments within the company

Ability and willingness to move about the work area and travel to worksites as needed or required

Ability and willingness to respond to emails and phone calls after hours in the event of an emergency

What We Offer

CloudHQ's people and culture are the most enriching aspects that make us a great place to work. We are strengthened by industry experts who bring extensive knowledge, skill, and experience; leaders who bring vision, innovation and commitment to our people; and an expanding team of individuals who believe in that vision, and bring their best to support their customers and team.

Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and rewarding incentives, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability), 401(k) with match, 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, development opportunities, and the ability to closely impact and contribute to the growth of an exceptional organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CloudHQ is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.