It’s an exciting time to join MGAC!
MGAC is a global boutique consultancy dedicated to managing and representing our clients’ best interests. Our success is rooted in hiring exceptional people who are driven to do challenging work with the unique blend of experience, integrity, creativity, and commitment that separates us from our competitors.
We have three simple goals: to do the most interesting and challenging work, to have fun working together, and to build a successful business in the process.
This position requires significant onsite presence in Charleston, SC with travel required based on project and client needs.
Unlock Your Potential
We're looking for candidates eager to lead complex mission-critical projects, influence project outcomes, and drive operational excellence across large-scale data center developments. Here's what will set you up for success at MGAC:
5+ years of experience in commissioning, construction management, mission-critical facilities, or data center infrastructure projects.
3+ years of experience managing commissioning teams, consultants, and multidisciplinary project stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Extensive experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or mission-critical data center construction projects.
Experience leading Level 1-5 commissioning activities for complex MEP and critical infrastructure systems.
Strong knowledge of electrical distribution, UPS systems, generators, HVAC systems, controls, BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and integrated systems testing.
Excellent analytical, organizational, leadership, problem-solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing schedule, budget, risk, quality, and client expectations.
A collaborative leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about delivering exceptional project outcomes.
What You'll Be Doing
MGAC's Critical Environments team manages some of the most complex and high-profile data center projects in the industry. As a trusted owner's representative, we help clients navigate technical challenges, mitigate risks, and ensure facilities are delivered ready for operations. As a Data Center Construction – Mid - Senior Commissioning Project Manager you will lead commissioning strategy and execution across large-scale mission-critical projects and serve as a key advisor to clients throughout the project lifecycle.
Commissioning Leadership
Lead and manage commissioning teams including Commissioning Managers, Engineers, Project Managers, and third-party commissioning partners.
Oversee commissioning activities across multiple concurrent data center construction projects.
Develop commissioning strategies, resource plans, project schedules, and execution methodologies.
Provide technical leadership throughout design, construction, testing, and turnover phases.
Mentor and develop team members while promoting a culture of quality, accountability, and safety.
Commissioning Program Delivery
Direct the full lifecycle of Level 1-5 commissioning activities.
Review and approve commissioning plans, scripts, procedures, reports, and turnover documentation.
Oversee equipment start-up, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing (IST), load bank testing, and operational readiness activities.
Develop and maintain commissioning logs, deficiency logs, equipment checklists, SOPs, MOPs, and project documentation.
Ensure consistency and compliance with company quality processes and commissioning standards.
Technical Oversight
Lead commissioning efforts for critical infrastructure systems, including:
Electrical distribution systems
Medium- and low-voltage power systems
UPS systems and battery plants
Standby generators and fuel systems
Chillers and cooling plants
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