CX Manager

Loenbro•Cedar Rapids, IA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Loenbro, LLC seeks an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning for mission-critical data center electrical projects based in the Cedar Rapids, IA area. The Commissioning Manager will own end-to-end commissioning delivery (Level 1–5), establish a scalable Cx program, manage teams and third-party agents, and act as the primary client-facing commissioning authority to ensure reliable, safe, and contract-compliant turnover of electrical and integrated systems.

Requirements

8+ years of commissioning experience on mission-critical data center electrical systems, with demonstrated leadership of Levels 1–5 commissioning.
Strong understanding of UPS, switchgear, switchboards, PDUs, transfer schemes, generators, ATS, BESS, mechanical interfaces, controls, and integrated systems testing.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Proven track record leading load bank testing, energization sequences, and high-voltage commissioning on large-scale data center projects.
Proficiency with commissioning software, MS Office, scheduling tools, and document control systems.
Team building, delegation, and stakeholder management.
Clear client-facing communication, meeting facilitation, and technical reporting.
Strong document control, test-plan development, and issue-tracking skills.
Safety-first mindset with ability to identify, mitigate, and escalate commissioning risks.
Rapid troubleshooting during pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems tests.
Ability to scale processes across multiple concurrent projects and adjust to evolving technical requirements.
Walking on uneven terrain, with an average of 2 miles per day
Standing
Sit, stoop, crawl, and kneel
Use of respirator if position requires
Driving if required to travel
Valid driver license and proof of insurability is required. All drivers are subject to a DMV background records search.

Nice To Haves

CxA or similar commissioning certification preferred
electrical or engineering license a plus

Responsibilities

Lead planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution of all commissioning phases (Level 1–5) on assigned projects.
Establish a scalable commissioning program with SOPs, document control workflows, templates, and commissioning protocols tailored to mission-critical demands.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing commissioning team comprising internal staff and third-party agents; assign responsibilities and ensure alignment with project objectives.
Serve as primary commissioning point of contact for clients, engineers, GCs, and vendors; facilitate regular progress meetings and commissioning updates.
Review electrical and mechanical designs for commissioning impact; develop and execute pre-functional and functional test plans, energization sequences, and integrated systems testing protocols.
Act as team leader for Load Banking and Energization activities, coordinating pre-planning, execution, and documentation with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure commissioning documentation (checklists, redlines, test scripts, issue logs, deficiency tracking, closeout reports) is organized, complete, and delivered for each contract.
Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols during all commissioning phases; coordinate with Safety, QA/QC, and Field Operations to identify and mitigate commissioning risks.
Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and incorporate feedback into updated commissioning standards and training for scalability.
Work closely with Project Management, Field Operations, Safety, QA/QC, Engineering, and Clients through construction, turnover, and initial operations.