Commissioning Manager (Austin)

Turner Construction Company•Austin, TX

24d

About The Position

The Commissioning Manager manages end-to-end commissioning processes and delivery for new or retrofitted facilities, ensuring contract requirements are met and facility operations align with owner project requirements. The role plans, coordinates, and develops site-specific commissioning activities as an integrated part of the Quality Control plan. It involves overseeing commissioning from Levels 1 through 5, coordinating with project teams, trade partners, vendors, and commissioning agents, and managing schedules, resources, documentation, testing, inspections, and project turnover. The position is based in Austin, Texas, and may require travel. Work is performed at construction sites, offices, and off-site venues; occasional office or remote work may occur.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program.
At least 12 years of general construction experience as an MEP Engineer, Superintendent, or in a related position, including professional engineering and trade-specific work.
At least 5 years of commissioning experience bridging field and engineering responsibilities.
Well-rounded knowledge of MEP systems and construction processes across all trades, including means and methods, materials and their characteristics, installation procedures, and tolerances.
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, sequences of operations, MEP scopes of work, and project schedules.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including climbing stairs and ladders, using construction personnel hoists, negotiating active construction areas, and lifting up to 45 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Construction Quality Management/Corps of Engineers (USACE) Certification is highly recommended.
ASHRAE Commissioning certification is desired, or in-depth understanding of the ASHRAE Commissioning process for MEP systems, including data center commissioning Levels 1 through 5.

Responsibilities

Manage site-specific end-to-end commissioning activities from Level 1 through Level 5 for new or retrofitted facilities.
Build collaborative relationships with architects, engineers, trade partners, and operations teams to improve project delivery and ensure compliance.
Implement policies and procedures supporting the project schedule, contractual obligations, and project compliance.
Coordinate with project Quality Control and MEP teams to complete checklists, engineering documents, and commissioning activities in accordance with approved test scripts and the commissioning plan.
Understand project milestones, client and General Contractor contractual obligations, trade partner obligations, and commissioning plans prepared by the client's third-party Commissioning Agent.
Manage commissioning and the QC plan in accordance with contractual turnovers to the client.
Define and manage on-site resource requirements for trade partners, equipment vendors, commissioning agents, and project staff.
Create and maintain start-up and commissioning schedules integrated with the project schedule, allowing time for testing, cleaning, and Commissioning Agent inspections; sequence Level 3 through Level 5 activities and minimize overlap of Level 4 activities.
Collaborate with Owner Furnished Contractor Installed equipment vendors on efficient installations and provide feedback to the client and QC Managers.
Ensure equipment vendors follow the QC plan and provide appropriate resources, field documentation, and checklists before start-up and energization.
Establish checkpoints to verify documentation and installation quality before advancing to the next commissioning phase.
Facilitate start-up and commissioning meetings to communicate the QC plan and schedule updates.
Contribute to development of the project-specific QC plan.
Contribute to the development and population of the online equipment database, ensuring consistency in inspection test checklists, equipment details, and naming conventions.
Oversee development and population of project Quality and Closeout dashboards; review them weekly to identify trends and notify vendors and trade partners of issues to correct.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of project-specific contract documents, including contracts, plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
Support pre-installation meetings with trade partners and vendors and communicate contract and scope expectations.
Establish and manage a punch list prevention plan and commissioning deficiency process with the project team.
Arrange third-party testing and inspections, and analyze and report results.
Participate in or facilitate Quality and Commissioning onboarding for new project staff, trade partners, and vendors.
Perform OFCI and CFCI equipment delivery inspections with Project Superintendents and Trade Foremen to confirm compliance with approved submittals.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.