Commissioning Manager

Skanska USA•Hillsboro, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Skanska is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead and own the commissioning (CX) program across all five levels for mission-critical facilities, primarily data centers. The role requires technical expertise in major electrical and mechanical systems to ensure systems are installed, integrated, and operating in accordance with contract requirements. The Commissioning Manager coordinates vendors and third-party teams, develops and manages detailed commissioning schedules, and serves as the primary on-site leader for commissioning activities and meetings. The Manager plans and executes pre-energization inspections with QA/QC, enforces LOTO and safety protocols with EHS and field supervision, reviews commissioning scripts and technical documentation, and tracks functional defects through resolution. The role also reviews third-party test reports, manages third-party commissioning teams on site, and uses automated commissioning management software to document issues, meeting minutes, and deliverables. The Manager applies subcontractor oversight and quality-audit skills to ensure workmanship, schedules, and deliverables meet project specifications and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate is a subject-matter expert who coaches project teams, enforces quality and safety, and drives commissioning activities to timely, compliant closure. The position is onsite in Hillsboro, Oregon. Applicants who now or in the future require employment sponsorship from the company are not being considered.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in inspections, testing, and commissioning of electrical/mechanical systems across all CX Levels 1–5.
Detailed understanding of MEP system designs and how they integrate to meet contract-document and sequence-of-operations requirements.
At least 3 years of experience with automated commissioning management software.
At least 3 years of experience reading, reviewing, and interpreting technical details of high-value MEP equipment.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or 8 years of equivalent experience plus at least 7 years of prior relevant experience.
Relevant experience may be gained through military service, specifically the Navy Nuclear or Electrician/HVAC program.
Hands-on experience across commissioning Levels 1–5 and the ability to read and interpret complex MEP designs and technical details.
Proficiency in commissioning administration, scheduling, and stakeholder management.
Applicants must not require employment sponsorship from the company now or in the future.
A background check is required.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and own the commissioning program across CX Levels 1–5 for mission-critical facilities, primarily data centers.
Coordinate vendors and third-party teams involved in commissioning.
Develop and manage detailed commissioning schedules.
Serve as the primary on-site leader for commissioning activities and meetings.
Plan and execute pre-energization inspections with QA/QC.
Enforce LOTO and safety protocols in coordination with EHS and field supervision.
Review commissioning scripts and technical documentation.
Track functional defects through resolution.
Review third-party test reports, including load banking and IR scanning.
Manage third-party commissioning teams on site.
Use automated commissioning management software to document issues, meeting minutes, and deliverables.
Oversee subcontractors and conduct quality audits to ensure workmanship, schedules, and deliverables meet project specifications and regulatory requirements.
Coach project teams, enforce quality and safety, and drive commissioning activities to timely, compliant closure.