Commissioning Manager

RSS, LLC.•Cedar Rapids, IA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing all commissioning, startup, testing, and turnover activities for mission-critical construction projects. This role ensures that all systems and equipment are installed, tested, commissioned, and documented in accordance with project specifications, client requirements, safety standards, and operational objectives. The Commissioning Manager serves as the primary liaison between project teams, clients, vendors, subcontractors, and operations personnel throughout the commissioning process and is responsible for driving successful project turnover and client acceptance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
Minimum 7-10 years of experience in electrical construction, commissioning, operations, testing, or related field.
Minimum 3 years of commissioning leadership or management experience preferred.
Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, or large commercial construction projects required.
Experience managing commissioning teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
Strong understanding of electrical commissioning, startup, energization, and turnover processes.
Ability to travel to project sites and support extended commissioning schedules as required.
Advanced knowledge of commissioning, startup, testing, and turnover processes.
Strong understanding of electrical systems, power distribution, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, transformers, and mission-critical infrastructure.
Knowledge of commissioning standards, quality processes, and project controls.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams, and technical documentation.
Strong leadership and team management skills.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 certification preferred.
NFPA 70E training preferred.
Electrical Journeyman license, engineering background, or equivalent technical experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead all commissioning, startup, testing, and turnover activities from project planning through final client acceptance.
Develop and manage project commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and execution strategies.
Coordinate commissioning activities with Project Management, QA/QC, Safety, Field Operations, Energy Marshals, Vendors, and Client Representatives.
Establish commissioning milestones and monitor progress to ensure alignment with project schedules.
Manage pre-functional and functional testing of electrical systems and equipment.
Oversee system startup activities, troubleshooting efforts, and issue resolution.
Coordinate vendor support and manufacturer representatives during commissioning activities.
Review and approve commissioning documentation, test reports, turnover packages, and project closeout deliverables.
Facilitate commissioning meetings, system walkdowns, punch list reviews, and turnover activities.
Track deficiencies and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with project specifications, commissioning standards, client requirements, and safety protocols.
Support energization planning and coordinate closely with Energy Marshals during energized work activities.
Provide regular progress updates and reporting to project leadership and clients.
Manage project commissioning resources and personnel to support successful project execution.
Lead final system acceptance activities and turnover to owners and facility operations teams.
Promote continuous improvement in commissioning processes, procedures, and project.