Commissioning Manager - Augusta

Turner Construction•Augusta, GA

About The Position

The Commissioning Manager manages end-to-end commissioning processes for new facilities and retrofits of existing facilities, ensuring contract requirements are satisfied and facility operations align with owners’ project requirements. The role plans, coordinates, and develops site-specific commissioning activities as an integrated part of the Quality Control plan. The manager oversees commissioning from Level 1 through Level 5, coordinates with project QC and MEP teams, and works with architects, engineers, trade partners, operations teams, equipment vendors, and commissioning agents. The position manages commissioning schedules, resources, testing, documentation, inspections, equipment start-up, quality and closeout dashboards, and turnover to the client. Work is regularly performed at construction sites and may also take place in office, remote, or off-site settings. Travel may be required.

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 spanning field and engineering responsibilities.
Well-rounded knowledge of MEP systems and construction processes across 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 described, including climbing stairs and ladders, negotiating construction areas, and regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 45 pounds.
Work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Construction Quality Management/Corps of Engineers (USACE) Certification is highly recommended.
ASHRAE Commissioning certification is desired, and/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 facilities and retrofits.
Build collaborative relationships with architects, engineers, trade partners, and operations teams to improve project delivery and ensure compliance.
Implement policies and procedures that support the project schedule, contractual obligations, and compliant project delivery.
Coordinate with site Quality Control and MEP teams to complete MEP checklists, engineering documents, and commissioning activities in accordance with approved test scripts and the commissioning plan.
Understand major milestones, contractual obligations among the client, general contractor, and trade partners, and commissioning plans prepared by the client’s third-party commissioning agent.
Manage the Commissioning and 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, manage, and integrate start-up and commissioning schedules into the project schedule, allowing time for testing, cleaning, inspections, and sequenced Level 3 through Level 5 activities.
Coordinate with OFCI equipment vendors on efficient installations and provide feedback to the client and QC Managers.
Ensure equipment vendors follow the QC plan and provide required resources, field documentation, and checklists before start-up or energization; establish quality and documentation checkpoints between commissioning phases.
Facilitate start-up and commissioning meetings and communicate QC plan and schedule updates.
Contribute to development of the project-specific QC Plan.
Contribute to development and population of the online equipment database, maintaining consistency in inspection test checklists, equipment details, and naming conventions.
Oversee development and population of project Quality and Closeout dashboards; review them weekly, identify trends, and notify vendors and trade partners of issues requiring correction.
Develop a thorough understanding of project-specific contract documents, 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 deficiencies 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.