Commissioning Manager | TWC

Commissioning Manager TW Constructors (TWC)Full TimeBridgeport, AL About Us:TW Constructors has been a leader in design/build construction, interior renovations, and construction management in the St. Louis market for over 20 years. Recognized as the Largest Minority Owned Business Enterprise in the area, our team is committed to excellence throughout the construction process. Founded on principles of collaboration and success, we focus on supporting our clients’ objectives for project longevity, sustainability, and community impact. Our extensive network of personnel, subcontractors, and vendors ensures every detail is considered from project conception to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and construction. At TW Constructors, we build more than facilities, we build community support and success.The Role:TW Constructors is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead and manage commissioning activities for hyperscale data center construction projects. This role sits on the general contractor side, working closely with owners, commissioning agents (CxA), designers, trade partners, and internal project teams to ensure that all mission-critical systems are installed, tested, and turned over in full compliance with contract documents, performance requirements, and client standards. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with Tier III/IV data centers, strong technical knowledge of MEP and critical systems, and the leadership skills to coordinate complex commissioning efforts across fast-paced, large-scale construction programs.Responsibilities:Lead commissioning planning and execution for hyperscale data center projects from design development through turnover and closeoutServe as the GC’s primary point of contact for all commissioning activitiesCoordinate with Owner, CxA, Design Team, AHJs, and trade partners to align commissioning strategies and schedulesDevelop and manage commissioning plans, schedules, and milestones aligned with overall project schedulesReview and track commissioning documentation including:Commissioning plans and specificationsPre-functional checklists (PFCs)Functional performance test (FPT) proceduresIntegrated systems testing (IST) plansO&M manuals and turnover packagesEnsure documentation meets contract requirements and owner standardsOversee commissioning activities for mission-critical systems, including:Electrical power distribution (utility, switch gear, UPS, generators, EPMS)Mechanical systems (chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC, pumps, BAS)Life safety and fire protection systemsValidate system readiness prior to testing and ensure deficiencies are tracked and resolvedCoordinate and witness functional performance testing and integrated systems testingManage issue resolution and re-testing efforts to support on-time client turnoverSupport phased turnovers and early access requirements typical of hyperscale programsEnsure successful substantial completion, final acceptance, and operational handoffCollaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and MEP Managers to align construction and commissioning effortsProvide clear communication to internal teams and external stakeholdersSupport lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives across data center programsTravel is requiredQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field of study8+ years of experience in mission-critical construction, with direct commissioning experience on data center projectsProven experience working on the general contractor or EPC side of large-scale construction projectsStrong understanding of:Electrical and mechanical systems for data centersCommissioning processes, testing protocols, and documentationIntegrat…