Commissioning Manager

Mortenson • Itasca, IL

8h • $125,600 - $188,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead project construction and contract administration activities, with a focus on successful commissioning. The role contributes to larger, more complex assignments and requires independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and adapting commissioning techniques, procedures, and criteria.

The position requires full-time presence at assigned project sites in Illinois. Most assignments are within a 90-mile radius of Mortenson’s Itasca, Illinois office, although occasional work outside that area may be required. Visa sponsorship is not offered; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

The base pay range is $125,600–$188,400, with higher ranges for specified office locations. Compensation within the range depends on knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. The position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Mortenson describes itself as a builder, developer, and EPC company working across markets including sports, renewable energy, data centers, and healthcare.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or 10 years of equivalent field experience.
• At least six years of construction management or commissioning experience; experience with an MEP contractor or commissioning firm is preferred.
• Conceptual knowledge of key construction documents and their relationship to project management and field execution.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Expert understanding of how design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover align within the project delivery process.
• Experience with key construction documents and their relationship to quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC).
• Understanding of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), interaction testing, and turnover requirements.
• Understanding of applicable design codes, design standards, and specification requirements, and ability to interpret them.
• Proficiency in the commissioning process from L0–L5 and ability to relate construction deliverables to commissioning deliverables.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, project management, and relevant web applications; strong understanding of data-based commissioning tools such as BIM360.
• General understanding of building systems across disciplines and fundamental knowledge in at least one discipline, such as HVAC, plumbing/piping, electrical, lighting, instrumentation and controls, or building envelope systems.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, follow through, and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels of the organization and with project partners.
• Ability to anticipate project work, delegate tasks, and balance team workload.
• Ability to evaluate risk, schedule impact, and safety for quality- and commissioning-related activities.
• Ability to interpret and communicate company policies and fulfill development-through-closeout responsibilities for complex projects.
• Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills.
• Active listening and effective communication skills, including openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans.
• Ability to work full-time at assigned project sites in Illinois and travel to occasional assignments outside the usual service area.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Electrical experience.
• Construction management or commissioning experience with an MEP contractor or commissioning firm.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews of scopes of work and provide detailed comments and recommendations.
• Develop commissioning specifications and create commissioning plans, checklists, and tests for collection and control systems.
• Lead field visits, observe commissioning inspections and tests, and provide technical guidance.
• Direct field functional performance testing, including creation of the project commissioning plan and schedule.
• Draft technical documents addressing issue resolution, lessons learned, and best practices; prepare issue descriptions, meeting minutes, field reports, and final reports.
• Conduct training sessions, communicate across disciplines to coordinate construction, and resolve commissioning issues with contractors.
• Collaborate with the scope team and Project Manager to verify scope intent and criteria, and develop and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Lead planning and execution of system tests, including NETA, SCADA, controls, and operations verification of mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and life safety systems.
• Lead internal meetings and manage team performance.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a Mortenson match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• No-cost mental health tool and concierge with work-life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.
• Eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior