Assistant Commissioning Manager

Skanska USA•Atlanta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Assistant Commissioning Manager. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion. Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society. Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts. The Assistant Commissioning Manager will support the planning, coordination, testing, and turnover of electrical and mechanical systems on mission-critical construction projects, including data centers. In this role, you will work closely with project teams, subcontractors, equipment vendors, and third-party commissioning providers to help execute commissioning activities, track project milestones, and ensure systems are operating in accordance with project requirements and owner expectations. The ideal candidate has experience in commissioning, MEP construction, facility operations, or critical environments, along with a foundational understanding of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, BAS/BMS, and power distribution systems. Responsibilities include supporting functional testing, reviewing commissioning documentation and test reports, tracking deficiencies through resolution, and assisting with startup, energization, and turnover activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging commissioning professional looking to develop technical expertise and grow into a Commissioning Manager role while contributing to some of the industry's most complex and innovative projects

Requirements

2+ years of experience supporting commissioning, startup, testing, MEP construction, controls, facility operations, or mission-critical projects.
Basic understanding of commissioning processes across electrical and mechanical systems.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, and sequence of operations.
2+ Years experience with Automated Commissioning Management Software
Ability to read, review, and interpret technical details of high value MEP equipment.
Bachelor’s Degree – Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or 5 years equivalent experience. Experience can be from Military service. Specifically, the Navy Nuke or Electrician/HVAC Program.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of commissioning levels (1–5) and integrated systems testing.
Experience with commissioning management platforms and issue-tracking software.
Familiarity with: HVAC systems, NETA testing standards, Load banking procedures, Test and Balance (TAB), Infrared thermography , EPMS/BMS systems
Experience supporting startup and turnover activities for large-scale MEP systems.
Military technical experience (Electrical, HVAC, Power Generation, Navy Nuclear Program, or equivalent) is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Support the planning, coordination, testing, and turnover of electrical and mechanical systems on mission-critical construction projects, including data centers.
Work closely with project teams, subcontractors, equipment vendors, and third-party commissioning providers to help execute commissioning activities.
Track project milestones.
Ensure systems are operating in accordance with project requirements and owner expectations.
Support functional testing.
Review commissioning documentation and test reports.
Track deficiencies through resolution.
Assist with startup, energization, and turnover activities.