Lead the end-to-end delivery of hyperscale data center capacity through strategic site selection, complex lease structuring, and execution of leased infrastructure programs. This role operates at the intersection of energy strategy, real estate, and mission-critical construction, ensuring speed-to-power and risk mitigation across multi-GW portfolios.

Unlike traditional real estate roles, this position focuses on industrial-scale digital infrastructure, where decisions directly impact AI compute deployment, grid interaction, and multi-billion-dollar capital programs.

Site Selection & Acquisition

* Identify and evaluate large-scale sites (100–2,000+ acres) for hyperscale and AI/HPC deployments

* Lead technical due diligence across power availability (grid + behind-the-meter), water, fiber, and permitting constraints

* Assess ERCOT, PJM, and other ISO markets for queue risk, congestion, and interconnection timelines

Leasing Strategy & Deal Execution

* Structure and negotiate complex data center lease agreements (build-to-suit, powered shell, colocation)

* Align commercial terms with long-term capacity planning, expansion rights, and energy procurement strategies

* Partner with legal, finance, and energy teams to mitigate curtailment, escalation, and performance risks

Construction & Delivery (Leased Assets)

* Oversee delivery of leased facilities from pre-construction through commissioning (L1–L5)

* Ensure alignment with mission-critical standards, QA/QC programs, and commissioning readiness

* Manage developers, EPCs, and OEM vendors to maintain schedule, cost, and performance targets

Nuclear-Powered AI Data Center Conversion | Nautilus Campus

Leading critical infrastructure systems assurance and commissioning integration for the transformation of a 300MW digital infrastructure campus into a next-generation AI and high-performance computing (HPC) data center. The project converts a former nuclear-powered cryptocurrency facility into enterprise-grade AI infrastructure through core-to-shell redevelopment, electrical and mechanical modernization, and mission-critical reliability upgrades.

Located on a 1,200-acre campus adjacent to the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, the facility leverages continuous carbon-free nuclear baseload generation to support stable, large-scale AI compute deployment.

Provide owner-focused leadership ensuring mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems achieve hyperscale operational readiness, resiliency, and performance standards for high-density workloads. Lead multidisciplinary engineering and commissioning teams while collaborating directly with Amazon owner representatives to align infrastructure delivery with long-term operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead MEP systems assurance strategy supporting AI/HPC data center conversion

• Integrate legacy electrical infrastructure into redundant mission-critical power architectures

• Validate installation quality, commissioning readiness, and operational performance

• Coordinate contractors, engineers, OEM vendors, and commissioning teams to ensure system reliability

• Drive risk mitigation during energization, load scaling, and thermal operations

• Support Level 1–5 commissioning, functional testing, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)

• Align infrastructure delivery with hyperscale availability and scalability standards

Led MEP QA/QC and Level 1–5 commissioning for multi-billion-dollar hyperscale data center programs, ensuring strict compliance with Owner Project Requirements (OPR), site standards, and project deliverables. Directed commissioning execution across all tiers—aligning vendors, trade partners, and internal stakeholders from pre-functional activities through Functional Performance Testing (FPT) and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) to support phased energization and turnover.

Developed and authored commissioning plans, scripts, and procedures for mission-critical infrastructure including generators, UPS systems, PDUs, switchgear, chillers, CRAHs/CRACs, and electrical distribution systems. Oversaw point-to-point verification, start-up readiness, and functional validation of Sequence of Operations (SoO) to confirm systems perform to design intent.

Partnered closely with commissioning agents, field engineers, vendors, and trade supervision to proactively identify and resolve technical issues, eliminate bottlenecks, and protect schedule certainty. Maintained commissioning checklists, test records, QA/QC documentation, deficiency tracking, and turnover packages to verify readiness for operations acceptance. Enforced right-first-time installation and testing discipline to reduce rework, control risk, and meet aggressive delivery milestones while supporting TCO readiness, audits, and regulatory compliance.

Manage end-to-end commissioning for new construction and retrofit projects, ensuring facilities meet contractual requirements and Owner Project Requirements (OPR). Plan, coordinate, and execute site-specific commissioning as an integrated part of the Quality Control (QC) program to deliver safe, compliant, on-time turnover.

Lead commissioning execution from Level 1 through Level 5 for both new builds and live-site retrofits.

Build strong working relationships with architects, engineers, trade partners, vendors, commissioning agents, and operations teams to drive aligned, efficient delivery.

Establish commissioning policies, procedures, and controls aligned with schedule, contract requirements, and QC standards.

Partner with site QC and MEP teams to ensure engineering documents, checklists, test scripts, and commissioning plans are complete, accurate, and executed to spec.

Manage commissioning and QC plans to meet turnover milestones and third-party commissioning agent requirements.

Develop and maintain startup/commissioning schedules and integrate them into the master schedule, coordinating cleaning, testing, inspections, and Level 3–5 activities with minimal overlap.

Define on-site resource requirements and support staffing plans to achieve commissioning milestones.

Coordinate with OFCI and CFCI vendors to verify installation quality, documentation readiness, and QC compliance prior to energization.

Lead startup and commissioning meetings, communicate schedule impacts, and enforce documentation checkpoints to ensure turnover readiness.

Support QC plan development, equipment databases, dashboards, and closeout documentation; review weekly metrics to identify risks and correct trends early.

Perform equipment delivery inspections, support pre-install meetings, reduce punch-list risk, and coordinate third-party testing and inspections.

Support onboarding of project staff, trade partners, and vendors to ensure consistent execution standards from day one.

Senior Commissioning Manager at Integra / Skybox specializing in hyperscale and mission-critical data center delivery. I lead end-to-end commissioning, quality, and operational readiness for new builds and live-site retrofits, ensuring facilities meet Owner Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design (BOD), and zero-defect turnover expectations.

With deep experience across power, cooling, controls, and life-safety systems, I manage commissioning from early design validation through Level 1–5 testing, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and phased client turnover. My role sits at the intersection of engineering, construction, and operations—aligning owners, third-party commissioning agents, general contractors, trade partners, and equipment vendors to deliver resilient, concurrent-maintainable facilities.

At Integra, I support hyperscale programs by integrating commissioning into project schedules, QC plans, and turnover strategies. I focus heavily on startup readiness, documentation quality, vendor accountability, and deficiency prevention to reduce risk and protect uptime. I routinely manage OFCI and CFCI equipment, energization readiness, third-party testing, and closeout dashboards that drive transparency and corrective action.

Known for a hands-on, execution-driven leadership style, I help teams navigate complex MEP systems, aggressive schedules, and high client expectations while maintaining safety, quality, and operational reliability.

🔹 Hyperscale & Mission-Critical Data Centers

🔹 Commissioning Levels 1–5 & IST

🔹 MEP Systems | QA/QC | Operational Readiness

🔹 Owner’s Rep | Vendor & Trade Partner Management