Data Center Commissioning Manager — SST Direct, Ashburn, VA

Role snapshot

Employer

SST Direct

Location

Ashburn, VA

Category

Commissioning

Employment

Full-time · Contract rate

Compensation

$70 – $100 / hour

First seen

Jun 26, 2026 · via JobTarget

What this data center commissioning manager seat typically requires

• Proven Cx manager on Northern Virginia data center builds
• Manage schedule, scripts and multi-trade testing
• Contract engagement, on-site presence expected
• Immediate or near-term availability

How to approach this opening

This role belongs to SST Direct and links out to their own posting — it is not a Critical Path Search mandate. Before you apply cold into an ATS queue, send me your profile: I'll tell you whether the req is genuinely moving, what Ashburn, VA actually pays for this seat, and which confidential searches fit you better.

Summary and requirements written by me for context — the employer's posting is the source of truth, and listings close without notice.

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Answers

FAQs: Commissioning roles in Ashburn, VA

What candidates ask me before they go after a seat like this one.

Is the Data Center Commissioning Manager role at SST Direct still open?

It was live when I last verified it (first seen Jun 26, 2026 via JobTarget). Postings close without notice — message me and I'll confirm whether the req is genuinely active before you spend time on it.

What does this role pay in Ashburn, VA?

The posted range is $70 – $100 / hour. Shift differential, on-call and bonus can move total comp meaningfully — ask me what similar Ashburn, VA offers actually closed at.

Can I apply if I don't tick every requirement?

Usually yes. Hiring managers in critical facilities weigh hands-on switching, commissioning and 24/7 uptime experience far more heavily than a checklist — including backgrounds from power gen, Navy nuclear, pharma and semiconductor fabs.

Do you place candidates into this job directly?

No — SST Direct posted this one themselves. I use the board to show where demand is moving; my retained and confidential searches never get posted publicly, so send a profile to be considered for those too.