Commissioning Manager

Mortenson•Robbinsdale, MN

9h•$125,600 - $188,400•Onsite

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead project construction and contract administration activities focused on successful commissioning. The role contributes to larger, more complex assignments and requires independent judgment in selecting and adapting commissioning techniques, procedures, and criteria. The position requires full-time presence at assigned project sites in Minnesota. Most assignments are within a 90-mile radius of the Minneapolis office, though occasional work outside this area may be required. The Commissioning Manager coordinates commissioning planning, system testing, field inspections, documentation, training, and issue resolution. The role collaborates with project teams and partners to ensure construction scope and commissioning requirements are fulfilled through project closeout.

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/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 commissioning processes 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, follow through, and provide constructive feedback.
Ability to communicate with individuals at all organizational levels and with project partners.
Ability to anticipate project work, delegate workload, and balance workload within a team.
Ability to evaluate risk, schedule impact, and safety for quality and commissioning-related activities.
Ability to interpret and communicate company policies and fulfill development-to-closeout responsibilities for complex projects.
Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills.
Active listening and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback.
Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans.
Full-time presence at assigned project sites in Minnesota; most assignments are within a 90-mile radius of the Minneapolis office, with occasional assignments outside that area.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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, 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 creation of the project commissioning plan and schedule.
Draft technical documents for issue resolution, lessons learned, and best practices; prepare 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 and balance workload within the team, and evaluate risk, schedule impact, and safety for quality and commissioning-related activities.
Interpret and communicate company policies and fulfill development-to-closeout responsibilities for complex projects.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Dental plan (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
401(k) retirement plan with a Mortenson match (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
No-cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Tuition reimbursement (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Adoption assistance (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Gym membership discount program (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.