Commissioning Manager I/II - Data Center

The Weitz Company•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring a Commissioning Project Manager to be located on our data center projects for the Mission Critical Business Unit in Cedar Rapids, IA. Join our team to work on a cutting-edge 420+ megawatt hyperscale data center, shaping the future with state-of-the-art technology, top industry experts, and unparalleled career growth opportunities! The Commissioning Manager I is responsible for managing an assigned scope of the commissioning process, to include ensuring correct installation and functionality of equipment, systems and facilities. This role will collaborate, provide guidance and facilitate training needs to internal and external operations staff during the commissioning process. The Commissioning Manager I typically reports to the Sr. Commissioning Manager. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

A minimum of five (5) years of construction project management, mechanical and/or electrical experience is required, to include a minimum of three (3) years of HVAC, fire protection, control systems and/or electrical testing experience.
Proven history of leading others successfully and to teach, develop and mentor others.
Excellent leadership skills with a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team
Strong problem-solving, negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Strong negotiation skills
Strong technical understanding of electrical equipment/systems inspections, testing, and related commissioning activities
Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and have the ability to learn specific software.

Nice To Haves

Data center commissioning experience with hyper-scale clients
A basic understanding of construction law, generally accepted business practices and LEAN principles experience is desirable.
OSHA 10 or 30 preferred, or the willingness to obtain upon hire.
Solid systems experience with Procore, JDE, Bluebeam, and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned scope(s) of the commissioning process (level 1 - 5), to include development and execution of plans and schedules; coordinate efforts with contractors and project team members; write and negotiate subcontracts
Lead regular project meetings (i.e. commissioning, OAC); set project team expectations and coordinate trade partner schedules; provide updates and escalate potential risk areas to management
Manage the weekly work plan by providing project progress reports to management, to include scope, schedule and budget status
Ensure commissioning processes meet quality standards, schedule requirements and customer expectations
Conduct submittal and commissioning design, drawing and specification reviews
Develop start-up and test forms, functional test scripts and integrated systems test scripts; audit and approve execution
Manage project closeout process, to include turnover of operations and maintenance manual(s), model turnover and training of the level 5 process
Collaborate with project safety, engineering, quality control and other project teams and trade partners to review project schedule, commissioning scripts and identify and solution any schedule or cost barriers; escalate to management as necessary
Identify and troubleshoot system installation and operation issues; coordinate with stakeholders to determine a resolution; escalate to management as necessary
Review NETA and thermal imaging test documentation
Create and understand project energization and load banking plan
Lead level 3 testing on individual devices, including temperature and humidity sensors, damper actuators, differential pressure sensors, variable frequency drive (VFD), variable air volume (VAV) and energy conservation measures (ECM)
Assist third-party clients with level 4 functionality testing of electrical power management system (EPMS) and building management system (BMS) equipment on site
Create pre-commissioning equipment checklists to verify proper installation, system performance and compliance requirements in accordance with project plans and specifications
Perform integrated systems testing (IST) and handover phases without error
Manage dispute resolution among subcontractors, vendors, architects and owners, within delegated authority
Identify and propose value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
Mentor and create development goals for team members, including delegation of tasks/responsibilities for development