Manager, Commissioning and Engineering Project
Austin Community College · Austin, TX · 3 days ago
Information Technology$89k–$127k/yrFull-time
Description of Duties and Tasks
- Responsible for all aspects of all aspects of new and renovation capital project commissioning.
- Responsible for overseeing work performed by third party commissioning firms on large capital projects.
- Monitor progress of commissioning. Insure completeness and accuracy of close-out documents and deliverables.
- Support the integration of project handover from capital project to maintenance thru process improvement.
- Participate during inspections and follow up on resolution of deficiencies.
- Participate in the owner's meetings and reviews.
- Manage MEP and infrastructure focused capital projects.
- Evaluate specific needs and project scope requirements.
- Prepare budget estimates and obtain concurrence of initial scope of work.
- Secure project funding and procure service of design consultants or service vendors required to complete project scope of work.
- Prepare and negotiate contracts.
- Approve payments to vendors.
- Affirm compliance with all applicable local ordinances, state, and federal codes and laws.
- Present and review proposed solutions with educational department representatives, design consultants, and service vendors to ensure project scope meets client's needs.
- Review design progress to ensure compliance with project budget, delivery schedule, and quality requirements in accordance with college standards.
- Direct and manage the overall design and construction phases to meet the established project scope, budget, and schedule.
- Meet with local community committees and stakeholders to resolve potential problems and address concerns.
- Schedule progress coordination meetings and periodic field inspections to ensure completed work in place is acceptable and in accordance with the design intent and satisfies the client's needs and completion timeline.
- Address or correct discovered conditions to ensure continued operation, life safety, and security of the educational environment.
- Prepare reports to update project status to internal and external project stakeholders.
- Review, suspend/reject, or approve all services invoices and commodity procurements.
- Maintain timely processing of vendor payments.
- Verify that services or commodities invoices are complete and satisfactory.
Knowledge
- Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and construction management.
- Regulations regarding accessibility and hazardous materials found in buildings.
- Laws and ordinances regulating building construction and operation.
- Project planning and management principles.
- Budget preparation, bid and purchasing procedures, and expense control.
Skills
- Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
- Preparing budgets and monitoring the disbursement of funds.
- Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy.
- Effectively using organizational and planning skills.
- Performing all facets of projects such as the coordination, demolition, inspection, security, title clearance, soil testing, furnishings, moving, permits, etc.
- Managing multiple projects and maintaining focus on priorities.
- Making presentations related to facilities and projects.
- Collaborating with others to reach mutually beneficial goals and objectives.
- Negotiating, evaluating and administering contracts.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Using a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software including facility management software.
Required Work Experience
- Three years related work experience.
Preferred Work Experience
- Three or more years related work experience in commissioning and project management.
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Education
- Bachelor's degree in Construction, Mechanical, Electrical or other Engineering field.
- Commissioning Certifications such as BCxP, and CxP.
- LEED Certification.
Physical Requirements
- Work is performed in a standard office environment.
- Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
- Occasional outdoor fieldwork may be required.
- Lifting of objects up to 20 pounds.
Safety
- Work must be performed following safety rules.
- Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
- Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Salary Range
$88,571 - $126,797
Number Of Openings
1
Job Posting Close Date
June 26, 2026
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.