Assistant Commissioning Manager

Skanska USA•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Commissioning Manager oversees and coordinates commissioning activities for electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring projects progress smoothly from installation through handover. This role is responsible for developing and managing commissioning schedules, conducting pre-energization inspections, and coordinating equipment field inspections. The Assistant Manager directs subcontractors and vendors on issue resolution, reviews third‑party test reports, and manages the documentation and reporting required to maintain traceability and project compliance. A key part of the role is people and process leadership: supervising and mentoring commissioning engineers, tracking and resolving defects during commissioning, and interfacing with third‑party commissioning teams to align workstreams. The position requires strong technical judgment to review and interpret technical documents, drawings, and equipment receipt inspections performed by subcontractors, ensuring that work meets specifications and safety protocols are observed at all times. Skanska has reimagined how it delivers advanced technology projects by centralizing its data center and semiconductor expertise into one agile, nationwide team. This integrated model offers clients streamlined execution, innovative solutions, and a single point of contact for complex, high-performance environments. As the industry evolves toward modular, AI-ready, and sustainable infrastructure, Skanska is leading the way—and we’re looking for passionate professionals to help shape what’s next.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in commissioning electrical/mechanical systems.
2+ years of experience working with MEP system designs.
2+ years of experience with automated commissioning management software.
2+ Years of experience reading, reviewing, and interpreting technical details of high-value MEP equipment.
Bachelor’s Degree – Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

OSHA10 certification

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage commissioning activities for electrical and mechanical systems.
Supervise and mentor commissioning engineers.
Develop and manage commissioning schedules.
Schedule all equipment field inspections and direct subs and vendors on issue resolution.
Conduct pre-energization inspections and ensure safety protocols are followed.
Track and resolve issues or defects during the commissioning process.
Review third-party test reports and coordinate with third-party commissioning teams.
Manage documentation and reporting for commissioning activities.
Conduct review of equipment receipt inspections by subcontractors.
Review and interpret technical documents and drawings.