Data Center Controls Commissioning Lead

The Controls Commissioning Lead is the technical authority responsible for validating, integrating, and commissioning control systems across mission-critical data center infrastructure.

This role ensures building management systems (BMS), electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), PLCs, and system-to-system integrations function reliably and in alignment with design intent, owner standards, and the Anchor Mission Critical Playbook. The Controls Cx Lead plays a critical role in enabling successful Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

- Serve as the controls technical authority for commissioning scopes across assigned projects
- Lead controls Pre-Functional Checks (PFCs), including L2/L3 readiness inspections
- Validate sequences of operation against design intent and field execution
- Coordinate and support Functional Performance Testing (FPT) and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
- Lead system-to-system integration testing (BMS, EPMS, PLCs, life safety, and vendor controls)
- Troubleshoot complex controls, logic, and communication issues
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, IT, OEMs, and EPC partners during testing and IST
- Review and approve controls commissioning documentation and reports

Technical & Leadership Competencies

- Deep understanding of BMS, EPMS, and PLC-based control architectures
- Expertise in data center control sequences, alarm strategies, and trending
- Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, protocols, and system interfaces
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex integration and logic issues
- Proven leadership in high-risk, schedule-critical testing environments
- Clear communication with owners, EPCs, vendors, and internal teams
- Familiarity and experience with commissioning platforms

Education & Experience Requirements

Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, or equivalent experience
- 10–18+ years of experience in controls, automation, or mission-critical systems
- Demonstrated experience leading controls commissioning on large, complex data center projects

Preferred:
- Hyperscale or large colocation data center experience
- Prior role as Controls Engineer, Senior Controls Commissioning Engineer, or equivalent

Certifications (Preferred)

- Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
- OEM-specific controls certifications (BMS/EPMS platforms)
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

Performance Expectations

- Successful validation of control sequences and integrations
- Enabling clean execution of IST failure scenarios
- Early identification and resolution of controls-related risks
- High-quality, defensible commissioning documentation
- Consistent application of Anchor Mission Critical Playbook standards

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- Performance-based bonus eligibility
- Travel expenses and per diem per company policy
- Benefits eligibility per company plans

Salary Range

The base salary range for this role is:
$155,000 – $175,000

This range reflects nominal experience of 12–20 years in mission-critical controls commissioning. Compensation above the stated range may be considered for exceptional expertise, integration mastery, or leadership capability.

Anchor Mission Critical offers a performance incentive bonus program that rewards individuals who consistently deliver high-quality outcomes and contribute to the company’s growth and operating discipline. Bonus eligibility and payout are based on a combination of individual performance, project success, and company-wide results.

Employment Status

This position is full-time and exempt. Employment is at-will, subject to applicable state and federal law.

About Anchor Mission Critical

Anchor Mission Critical is a professional services firm purpose-built to support hyperscale and high-reliability infrastructure projects. Anchor Mission Critical provides commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), QA/QC, and operational readiness services for data centers and other no-fail environments.

Anchor Mission Critical was founded to address a persistent industry challenge: as data center projects grow in scale and complexity, execution quality too often depends on heroics rather than disciplined systems. The Anchor Mission Critical Playbook establishes a standardized delivery framework built on readiness, risk prevention, and repeatable execution—allowing teams to perform at a high level without chaos.

At Anchor Mission Critical, commissioning is engaged early and treated as a leadership function, not a back-end checkbox. Our teams operate with clear delivery cadence, defined readiness gates, and transparent issue management so professionals can focus on doing the work right – first time. Anchor Mission Critical supports both technical and leadership career paths and offers the opportunity to help build durable standards, mentor teams, and grow with a firm designed for scale without bureaucracy.