Traveling Commissioning Manager - Data Centers

This position is for a full-time traveling assignment supporting an Advanced Technology project, which includes our Data Center, Pharmaceutical, Industrial/Manufacturing, and EV/Battery/Renewables market segment groups.

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 the project schedule, incorporating time for required testing, cleaning, and site inspections by Commissioning Agent.
• Develop a thorough and sequenced Commissioning schedule for Level 3 through Level 5 activities, minimizing 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 the development of a project-specific QC Plan.
• Contribute to the development and population of an 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 vendors and trade partners of issues to correct.
• Develop a 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 a punch list prevention plan and related Commissioning deficiencies with the 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 an accredited degree program with a minimum of 12 years of General Construction experience as a 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 the Commissioning process.
• Well-rounded knowledge of MEP systems and construction processes across all trades, means and methods, and materials, 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 the 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.
• 100% travel may be required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• 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 travel 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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Pay

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $145,000 - $200,000 USD annualized.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account.
• Wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft protection, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.