Commissioning Manager (MEP)

LotusWorks • Montgomery, AL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

LotusWorks, an engineering services provider operating across EMEA and North America, is seeking an experienced MEP Commissioning Manager for a major hyperscale data center project in Montgomery, Alabama. The role leads commissioning strategy, stakeholder coordination, energy management, and commissioning execution across mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The manager serves as the primary commissioning lead for owner representatives, commissioning agents, vendors, and project stakeholders throughout project delivery, supporting readiness for system turnover and operational acceptance from design review through startup, integrated systems testing, functional testing, and final handover.

Requirements

• At least 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.
• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) certification.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) matters and coordinate escalations with the owner's procurement representatives.
• Manage and coordinate OFCI equipment submittals, ensuring alignment among vendor documentation, design requirements, and commissioning specifications.
• Coordinate resolution of OFCI equipment delivery, installation, startup, and testing issues.
• Lead coordination between project teams and Building Management System (BMS) providers; manage Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) coordination and commissioning readiness; and support integration of controls and monitoring systems into commissioning activities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Owner QA/QC and Commissioning Management teams and lead commissioning communication across project stakeholders.
• Support development and execution of the commissioning 6-Step Process; coordinate commissioning schedules, milestones, deliverables, and readiness requirements.
• Serve as Primary Project Energy Manager, coordinating energy program requirements throughout construction and commissioning and managing energy-related testing, reporting, and operational readiness requirements.
• Support power-up, energization planning, and system startup activities.
• Lead Early ENS/PR planning and management; manage commissioning agent mobilization requirements and coordinate commissioning logistics, office setup, access, and site support.
• Ensure commissioning resources are available to support project schedules and milestones.
• Lead development of the COHE program with the Project Safety Manager; manage commissioning-related RFIs, CSI and CCD processes, and design-to-vendor submittal deviations.
• Manage commissioning vendor scopes of work and own commissioning scope and specifications with vendors, third-party organizations, and the client.
• Prepare and process Notices of Impact (NOIs) to the Owner in coordination with the MEP Project Manager; support technical change management and commissioning-related project controls.
• Track and manage commissioning deliverables to support project milestones.
• Champion issue resolution across commissioning activities, drive closure of technical issues, facilitate communication among project stakeholders, and escalate critical risks while supporting mitigation strategies.
• Champion, coordinate, and attend Factory Witness Testing (FWT); attend 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 based on years of experience.
• Maternity and 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