Commissioning Manager - Augusta

Turner Construction Company•Augusta, GA

About The Position

Turner Construction is seeking a Commissioning Manager to manage end-to-end commissioning processes and delivery of new or retrofitted facilities. The role verifies facility operations against owners’ project requirements and contract requirements, and integrates site-specific commissioning activities into the project Quality Control plan. The manager coordinates commissioning across project teams, trade partners, vendors, and commissioning agents, and oversees work from commissioning Level 1 through Level 5. This position is based in Augusta, Georgia. Travel may be required. Work is regularly performed at construction sites and may also take place in office locations, remote settings, or off-site venues. Construction-site conditions can include moving mechanical parts, elevated and precarious locations, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, electrical-shock risks, and moderate-to-loud noise. Office environments are generally quiet to moderate. The employee must comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program.
At least 12 years of general construction experience as an MEP Engineer, Superintendent, or in a related position, including professional engineering and trade-specific work.
At least 5 years of commissioning experience spanning both field and engineering responsibilities.
Well-rounded knowledge of MEP systems and construction processes across trades, including means and methods, materials, material characteristics, installation procedures, and tolerances.
Experience with Building Management Systems, including environmental controls and Electrical Power Management Systems.
Ability to interpret contract documents, owner project requirements, drawings, specifications, system schematics, sequences of operations, MEP scopes of work, and project schedules.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including climbing permanent and temporary stairs and ladders, using construction personnel hoists as a passenger, negotiating construction work areas, and regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 45 pounds.
Ability to work at construction sites and comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Construction Quality Management/Corps of Engineers (USACE) Certification is highly recommended.
ASHRAE Commissioning certification is desired, and/or in-depth understanding of the ASHRAE Commissioning process as it relates to MEP systems, including data center commissioning Levels 1 through 5.

Responsibilities

Manage site-specific end-to-end commissioning activities from Level 1 through Level 5 for new or retrofitted facilities.
Build collaborative working relationships with architects, engineers, trade partners, and operations teams to support project delivery and compliance.
Implement policies and procedures that support the project schedule, contractual obligations, and compliant project delivery.
Coordinate with project Quality Control and MEP teams to complete MEP checklists, engineering documents, and commissioning activities in accordance with approved test scripts and the commissioning plan.
Understand and manage major milestones, client/General Contractor and trade partner/General Contractor obligations, and commissioning plans prepared by the client’s third-party Commissioning Agent.
Manage the Commissioning and QC plan in accordance with contractual turnovers to the client.
Define and manage on-site resource requirements for trade partners, equipment vendors, commissioning agents, and project staff to meet the project schedule.
Create and maintain Start-up and Commissioning schedules integrated with the project schedule, including required testing, cleaning, and Commissioning Agent inspections. Sequence Level 3 through Level 5 activities and minimize overlap of Level 4 activities.
Collaborate with Owner Furnished Contractor Installed equipment vendors to support efficient installations and provide feedback to the client and QC Managers.
Manage equipment vendors’ compliance with the QC plan and ensure they have appropriate resources, field documentation, and checklists before start-up and energization.
Establish checkpoints to verify documentation and installation quality before work moves to the next commissioning phase.
Facilitate Start-up and Commissioning meetings to communicate the QC Plan and schedule updates.
Contribute to development of the project-specific QC Plan.
Contribute to development and population of the online equipment database, maintaining consistency in inspection and test checklists, equipment details, and naming conventions.
Oversee development and population of project Quality and Closeout dashboards; review them weekly to identify trends and notify vendors and trade partners of issues requiring correction.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of project-specific contract documents, including contracts, plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
Support pre-installation meetings with trade partners and vendors and communicate contract and scope expectations.
Establish and manage a punch-list prevention plan and commissioning deficiencies with the project team.
Arrange third-party testing and inspections, and analyze and report results.
Participate in or facilitate Quality and Commissioning onboarding for new project staff, trade partners, and vendors.
Inspect OFCI and CFCI equipment deliveries with Project Superintendents and Trade Foremen to confirm compliance with approved submittals.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.