(Cx) Commissioning Manager

Overwatch Mission Critical•Ward, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Oversight Manager to support and monitor all commissioning activities for medium to large-scale construction projects. This role serves as the team's primary representative for all commissioning (Cx) oversight functions, ensuring that the customer’s commissioning agent (CxA) adheres to the critical construction schedule, integrates properly with project delivery milestones, and maintains quality and coordination throughout the commissioning lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience).
7+ years of experience in MEP construction, commissioning, or critical systems projects; data center experience strongly preferred.
Familiarity with commissioning levels (L1–L5) and integrated systems testing.
Strong practical understanding of construction workflows, scheduling, and system start-up procedures.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including owners, designers, subcontractors, and Cx agents.
Ability to interpret technical documents, drawings, control sequences, commissioning scripts, and reports.
Strong business acumen and leadership ability.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.

Nice To Haves

Certification or formal training in commissioning (CxA, LEED, or similar) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee all commissioning-related activities managed by the client’s Commissioning Agent (CxA).
Ensure commissioning efforts align with the overall project schedule, milestones, and turnover sequences.
Coordinate with construction, MEP trades, vendors, and the client’s CxA to facilitate timely and integrated commissioning phases (Levels 1–5).
Review and validate commissioning scripts, schedules, and reports for accuracy and consistency with design intent and project requirements.
Track progress against commissioning deliverables and escalate risks or delays to project leadership.
Attend and represent the team at commissioning meetings, witness key tests, and verify completion of required documentation.
Support system start-up readiness reviews, equipment pre-functional checks, and integrated systems testing oversight.
Maintain a clear log of Cx issues, punch list items, and closeout documentation.
Collaborate with QA/QC teams to ensure turnover packages meet commissioning requirements.
Champions the TGC Safety Program; supports Safety Manager and commissioning team members with communication and reinforcement of safety controls related to commissioning activities.