Senior Director - Commissioning

We are looking for a Sr. Director Data Center Microgrid Commissioning to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies.

This role will be based in Houston . This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week when not traveling.

Travel : Ability to travel roughly 75% to locations in the USA or International as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the executive escalation point for critical commissioning issues and customer concerns.
• Manage commissioning and field checks of new multi-megawatt installations including for data centers, microgrids and other critical customers
• Review on-site work and documentation to meet Quality guidelines
• Ensure exemplary safety and performance during site construction and commissioning
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics to be able to verify site layout matches designs and meets serviceability requirements
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to reduce commissioning timelines and cost
• Define and drive global standards for commissioning and site upgrades across all BE platforms (fuel cell, electrolyzer, marine etc.)
• Influence technology and process roadmaps by collaborating with Engineering & Manufacturing leadership
• Implement effective training resources and training programs to raise the field technician benchmark of troubleshooting, incident reporting and rounded level of technical experience.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Shape cross-functional strategies with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to ensure Service safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost.
• Coordinate with Operations to verify shipments match site BOM and meet critical delivery dates
• Build executive relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure alignment and trust
• Interface with Legal and Finance team during contract negotiations to provide timelines, guidance, documentation, and feedback

Project & Budget Management

• Provide executive reporting on commissioning performance metrics to senior leadership
• Create and execute project operations budgets and schedules
• Track, manage and execute assigned aspects of Field Service’s Site System Upgrade program
• Travel to customer sites to provide planning oversight and coordination as needed

Experience:

• Proven track record of leading large-scale commissioning or construction programs for multi-megawatt installations (data centers, microgrids, or similar critical infrastructure).
• Experience building and managing high-performing teams, including contractors, superintendents, and internal staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement global standards and processes for commissioning and site upgrades
• Awareness of safety protocols on job sites, OSHA certified a plus
• Field experience with an emphasis on electrical up to 480VAC preferred
• Familiarity with electrical, plumbing, and building codes
• Experience leading a construction team a plus
• Experience managing many stacked, parallel, short-duration projects

Qualification

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction, commissioning, or large-scale infrastructure projects; experience with data center microgrid commissioning strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical, or related field); advanced degree a plus.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at executive levels.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with ability to anticipate challenges and pivot quickly.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level customer engagement.
• PMP Certification or equivalent program management experience preferred.