Commissioning Manager

Mortenson • Minneapolis, MN

4d • 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 actively contributes to the delivery of larger, more complex assignments and requires independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and adapting commissioning techniques, procedures, and criteria. This position requires full-time presence at assigned project sites in Minnesota. Most assignments are within a 90-mile radius of the Minneapolis office, although occasional assignments outside this area may be required.

The Commissioning Manager supports the project delivery process from construction through start-up, commissioning, and turnover. The role works with project teams and contractors to plan and execute commissioning activities, resolve issues, conduct system testing, and verify operational requirements across relevant building systems. The position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or 10 years of equivalent field experience.
• Minimum six years of construction management or commissioning experience.
• 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/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, L0-L5, and ability to relate construction deliverables to commissioning deliverables.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, project management, and pertinent 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 well in a team environment, including follow-through and constructive feedback.
• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with project partners.
• Ability to evaluate risk, schedule impact, and safety for quality and commissioning-related activities.
• Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills.
• Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.
• Must be able to work full-time at assigned project sites in Minnesota, with occasional assignments outside the usual area around Minneapolis.

Nice To Haves

• Construction management or commissioning experience with an MEP Contractor or commissioning firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scope-of-work technical reviews 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 functional performance tests in the field, including creating the project commissioning plan and schedule.
• Draft technical documents for issue resolution, lessons learned, and best practices; write issue descriptions, meeting minutes, field reports, and final reports.
• Conduct training sessions, communicate across disciplines for construction coordination, 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.
• Anticipate project work, delegate workload, and balance workload within a team.
• Evaluate risk, schedule impact, and safety for quality and commissioning-related activities.
• Fulfill development-to-closeout responsibilities for complex projects and interpret and communicate company policies.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous 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 extensive work-life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.
• Eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

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