Commissioning Manager

Turner Construction is an industry-leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings. Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential.

About the role

Manage end-to-end Commissioning processes and delivery of new or retrofit of existing facility to satisfy contract requirements and verify facility operations in alignment with owners’ project requirements. Manage, plan, coordinate, and develop site-specific Commissioning activities as an integrated part of the Quality Control plan.

Responsibilities

• Manage site-specific end-to-end Commissioning activities during Level 1 through Level 5 for delivery of new or retrofit of existing facility.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with architects, engineers, trade partners, and operations teams to streamline and improve project delivery and ensure a fully compliant project.
• Implement policies and procedures necessary to support project schedule, contractual obligations, and deliver a fully compliant project.
• Coordinate with project site Quality Control (QC) and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) teams for MEP scope to assure checklists, engineering documents, and commissioning activities are successfully completed and follow approved test scripts and commissioning plan.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of major milestones, client/General Contractor (GC) contractual and trade partner/GC obligations, and commissioning plans created by client’s third-party Commissioning Agent.
• Manage Commissioning and QC plan per contractual turnovers to client.
• Define and manage on-site resource requirements for trade partners, equipment vendors, commissioning agent, and project staff to achieve project schedule.
• Create, manage iterations, and integrate Start-up and Commissioning schedules into project schedule, incorporating time for required testing, cleaning, and site inspections by Commissioning Agent. Commissioning schedule should include a thorough and sequenced plan of Level 3 through Level 5 activities and minimize overlap of Level 4 activities.
• Collaborate with Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment vendors for efficient installations and provide feedback to client and QC Managers.
• Manage equipment vendors adherence to QC plan and provide appropriate resources, field documentation, and checklists prior to start-up (Energization).
• Establish checkpoints to ensure documentation and installation quality prior to moving to the next phase of Commissioning.
• Facilitate Start-up and Commissioning meetings to communicate QC Plan and schedule updates.
• Contribute to development of project-specific QC Plan.
• Contribute to development and population of online equipment database to ensure consistency in inspection test checklists, equipment details, and naming conventions.
• Oversee development and population of Quality and Closeout dashboards associated with projects; review weekly to identify trends and notify vendor, trade partners of issues to correct.
• Develop comprehensive understanding of project-specific contract documents (including contract, plans, specifications, and applicable codes).
• Support Pre-installation meetings with trade partners and vendors and communicate expectations of contract and scope.
• Establish and manage punch list prevention plan and related Commissioning deficiencies with project team.
• Arrange for third-party testing and inspections; analyze and report results.
• Participate and/or facilitate Quality and Commissioning related on-boarding of new project staff, trade partners, and vendors.
• Perform OFCI & Contractor-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (CFCI) equipment delivery inspections in collaboration with Project Superintendents and Trade Foreman to confirm compliance with approved submittals.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program.
• Minimum of 12 years of General Construction experience as Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Engineer, Superintendent, or related position including Professional Engineering and Trade specific work.
• Minimum of 5 years of Commissioning experience that bridges both field and engineering responsibilities associated with Commissioning process.
• Well-rounded knowledge of MEP systems and construction processes across all trades, means and methods, and materials including their characteristics, installation procedures, and tolerances.
• Construction Quality Management/Corps of Engineers Certification (USACE) highly recommended.
• ASHRAE Commissioning certification desired and/or in-depth understanding of ASHRAE Commissioning process as it relates to Commissioning activities associated with MEP Systems, including data center defined commissioning Levels 1 through 5.
• Experience with Building Management Systems, including Environmental controls and Electrical Power Management Systems.
• Ability to interpret contract documents, owner project requirements, drawings, specifications, system schematics, sequence of operations, MEP scopes of work, and project schedule.
• Travel may be required.

Pay

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $139,000 - $178,000 USD annualized.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear.
• Frequently views a computer monitor and uses a computer keyboard.
• Requires specific vision abilities including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Performance of duties requires physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists, climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction.
• Regularly required to be mobile and occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances.
• Performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

Work Environment

• May occasionally work in an office or remote setting with quiet to moderate noise levels.
• Regularly works on-site at construction work sites exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.
• Noise levels at construction sites are usually moderate to loud.
• Required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.