Commissioning Manager

Hoffman Construction Company•Boise, ID

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commissioning Construction Manager leads onsite commissioning quality control efforts and supports contractors with startup preparation, including reviewing startup schedules and assessing how other contractors may affect startup. The role collaborates with design professionals, clients, subcontractors, and craftspeople to resolve commissioning coordination issues and help prevent and address technical problems. The position is fully onsite at a project in Boise, Idaho. The manager supports project teams in keeping subcontractor startup dates on schedule, verifies that systems are ready for safe operation, and coordinates mechanical, electrical, and low-voltage work. The role also manages QA/QC activities, conducts inspections and meetings, reviews construction and submittal documents, coordinates system startup activities, and organizes owner training. Responsibilities include maintaining project records and communications, providing technical support from the onsite construction office, and accessing all areas and levels of the construction site to review work progress. The schedule must be flexible to accommodate extended hours or off-shift work as construction schedules and sequences change. The salary range is $98,000–$145,000, depending on experience, plus incentives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or an equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience.
Education background in materials and methods of construction.
At least five years of commercial construction experience.
Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams, and general understanding of computer networks.
Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or Primavera Project Planner (P6).
Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or Navisworks.
Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory, and survey techniques.
Experience organizing technical data neatly and accurately.
Familiarity with the CSI specification system for construction.
Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
Ability to work cooperatively under pressure, manage time, multitask, and prioritize work while handling frequent interruptions.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
Ability to work closely with trade and craft personnel in a fieldwork situation; patience and professionalism are essential.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across departments and leadership levels.
Flexible schedule to accommodate extended hours or off-shift work as construction schedules and sequences change.
Ability to access all areas and levels of a construction site.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout the workday; climb ladders and stairs; and occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
Visual acuity across near, mid, and far ranges, including color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and hand-eye coordination; hearing sufficient for conversation and equipment alarms; and speech sufficient for in-person, group, telephone, and radio communication.
Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail; ability to work independently, make decisions, follow through, plan and organize work, and use independent judgment and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational and computer-use skills and a high level of English proficiency to read, write, speak, interpret construction documentation, and communicate with coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience in industrial and/or high-tech semiconductor manufacturing projects.
LEED Accredited Professional certification, or ability to become accredited within eighteen months.

Responsibilities

Assist the project management team in keeping subcontractor startup dates on schedule and help revise schedules when startup dates are not achievable.
Understand system requirements, including predecessor work required before startup and successor readiness needed to support system operation.
Implement and manage the QA/QC program, and review and approve subcontractor QA/QC programs for alignment with the general contractor's program.
Schedule and coordinate QC Specialists.
Perform onsite inspections, including underground utility inspections, and inspect delivered Owner Furnished Equipment.
Conduct QA/QC meetings and ensure subcontractors follow approved QA/QC plans.
Review preconstruction documents and participate in commissioning and punch-list activities.
Ensure systems are construction-complete, properly documented, and safe to start; verify that contractors have completed startup requirements and safety precautions are in place.
Coordinate work with mechanical, electrical, and electrical low-voltage project managers and teams.
Interpret construction documents, controls sequences, and technical manuals.
Lead startup meetings with trade managers, design team members, subcontractors, local utility agencies, and owners to coordinate and drive MEP system startup activities.
Coordinate mechanical and electrical startups across trade managers and subcontractors.
Organize and facilitate training for owners' personnel on the operation and maintenance of systems.
Review and process project submittals, coordinating multiple submittals to confirm the accuracy and functionality of MEP system components.
Prepare and publish meeting minutes, schedule graphs, and activity checklists.
Receive and distribute requests for information and change documents issued by other offices.
Organize, complete, and file record documents; store and retrieve information using computers and handheld electronic hardware.
Serve as a technical advisor in the onsite field construction office and review work progress throughout all areas and levels of the construction site.
Communicate clearly in speech, handwriting, and computer-formatted responses to information requests.