Commissioning Manager (MEP)

LotusWorks • Montgomery, AL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

LotusWorks is seeking an experienced MEP Commissioning Manager for a major hyperscale data center project in Montgomery, Alabama. The manager will lead commissioning strategy, stakeholder coordination, energy management, and execution across mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Serving as the primary commissioning lead for owner representatives, commissioning agents, vendors, and project stakeholders, this role coordinates the commissioning process, manages technical interfaces, drives issue resolution, supports energy programs, and ensures readiness for system turnover and operational acceptance. The role spans design review, startup, integrated systems testing, functional testing, and final handover.

The position also oversees Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment coordination; Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) integration; commissioning schedules, documentation, and readiness; energy program requirements; early planning and mobilization; technical and commercial processes; and coordination of project meetings and testing activities.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in commissioning or MEP project delivery.
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary commissioning teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of commissioning procedures, turnover processes, integrated systems testing, and operational readiness requirements.
• Experience with BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and critical facility control systems.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, UPS systems, generators, cooling systems, and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification preferred.
• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) preferred.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for OFCI matters and escalations with owner procurement representatives.
• Manage OFCI equipment submittals and align vendor documentation with design requirements and commissioning specifications.
• Coordinate resolution of OFCI equipment delivery, installation, startup, and testing issues.
• Lead coordination between project teams and BMS providers and manage EPMS coordination and commissioning readiness.
• Integrate controls and monitoring systems into commissioning activities and coordinate controls vendors, commissioning agents, contractors, and owners.
• Act as the primary contact for Owner QA/QC and Commissioning Management teams and lead commissioning communications across stakeholders.
• Support development and execution of the commissioning 6-Step Process.
• Coordinate commissioning schedules, milestones, deliverables, and readiness requirements.
• Serve as the Primary Project Energy Manager and coordinate energy program requirements during construction and commissioning.
• Manage energy-related testing, reporting, and operational readiness requirements; support power-up, energization planning, and startup.
• Lead Early ENS/PR planning and management and manage commissioning agent mobilization requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning logistics, office setup, access, and site support, and ensure resources are available for project schedules and milestones.
• Lead development of the COHE program with the Project Safety Manager.
• Manage commissioning-related RFIs, CSI and CCD processes, design-to-vendor submittal deviations, and vendor scopes of work.
• Own commissioning scope and specifications with vendors, third-party organizations, and the client.
• Prepare and process Notices of Impact (NOIs) to the Owner with the MEP Project Manager.
• Support technical change management and commissioning-related project controls; track deliverables against project milestones.
• Champion issue resolution, coordinate closure of technical issues, facilitate stakeholder communications, and escalate critical risks while supporting mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and attend Factory Witness Testing (FWT) activities and support First of Kind (FOK) reviews and testing events.
• Support daily commissioning meetings with the Commissioning Agent and Owner, weekly ACC issue resolution meetings, daily commissioning morning coordination meetings, and commissioning Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) management.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Training and educational assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Extra annual leave with years of experience.
• Maternity/paternity leave.
• Recognition rewards.
• A $4,000 project stipend every three months in addition to the hourly rate, plus a $6,000 completion stipend at the end of the project.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior