Commissioning Manager CX

The Role

The primary responsibility of the Commissioning Manager is to lead and execute the full lifecycle of commissioning activities for new construction and retrofit projects. Ensuring all building systems are commissioned in accordance with contractual requirements and perform in alignment with the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and integrate project-specific commissioning efforts into the overall Quality Control (QC) program
• Develop commissioning schedules that align with the master project schedule
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with architects, engineers, trade contractors, and operations teams to enhance collaboration, improve delivery efficiency, and ensure compliance
• Partner with Mechanical QC and MEP teams to ensure completion of checklists, engineering documentation, and commissioning tasks in accordance with approved plans and testing protocols
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of key project milestones, contractual commitments (client, GC, and subcontractors), and third-party commissioning requirements
• Manage execution of commissioning plans in alignment with contractual turnover requirements
• Identify and allocate required on-site resources, including subcontractors, vendors, commissioning agents, and internal staff, to meet schedule objectives
• Develop, update, and integrate startup and commissioning schedules into the overall project schedule, accounting for testing, cleaning, inspections, and commissioning agent activities
• Carefully coordinate with OFCI (Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed) equipment vendors to support efficient installations and provide feedback to the client and QC leadership
• Establish quality checkpoints to confirm installation integrity and documentation completeness before progressing to subsequent commissioning phases
• Participate in and contribute to startup and commissioning meetings, including communicating updates to commissioning plans and schedules
• Aid in the development and refinement of project-specific commissioning plans
• Maintain a strong understanding of project contract documents, including drawings, specifications, codes, and agreements
• Support the development and refinement of project-specific commissioning plans
• Assist in building and maintaining equipment databases to ensure consistency in equipment data, naming conventions, and inspection/test documentation
• Support pre-installation meetings with subcontractors and vendors, clearly communicating scope, expectations, and contractual requirements
• Develop and manage punch list prevention strategies, tracking and resolving commissioning-related deficiencies
• Assist with onboarding and training of project staff, subcontractors, and vendors on quality and commissioning processes
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, construction methods, materials, installation practices, and tolerances
• Familiarity with ASHRAE commissioning processes; certification is preferred
• Working knowledge of building automation and management systems (BAS/BMS), including environmental controls
• Proven ability to align commissioning activities with project schedules and contractual requirements
• Prior work experience and educational requirements:
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in commissioning, construction, or related roles
  • At least 5 years of hands-on commissioning experience spanning both field execution and engineering oversight
  • Experience in data center or mission-critical environments is strongly preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered

Physical Demands

The physical demands are those associated with working in a typical office environment and miscellaneous filed travel.