Commissioning Project Coordinator

DLB Associates

57d•$110,000 - $144,000•Remote

About The Position

The Commissioning Project Coordinator is a senior field leadership role responsible for coordinating on-site commissioning activities, driving execution alignment across project stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery of commissioning milestones. This position builds upon Commissioning Field Specialist responsibilities and is intended for experienced technical personnel who have demonstrated strong leadership, communication, organizational, and project execution capabilities. The Commissioning Project Coordinator serves as the primary field coordination resource on assigned projects, bridging the gap between technical execution teams and project management. This role requires a strong technical commissioning background combined with the ability to coordinate daily site activities, manage schedules, facilitate communication between stakeholders, direct field resources, and proactively resolve execution challenges. The Commissioning Project Coordinator maintains the technical capability to execute inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities when needed; however, the primary focus of the role is coordinating field execution, supporting project delivery, and ensuring alignment between commissioning teams, contractors, vendors, clients, and project leadership. The Commissioning Project Coordinator will receive limited direction on day-to-day activities and general instruction on new projects or assignments. This role is expected to operate independently, provide field leadership, and coordinate activities across multiple disciplines while supporting successful project outcomes. This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and controls system principles.
Strong understanding of commissioning processes, testing methodologies, and project execution workflows.
Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management.
Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation.
Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness, and resourcefulness in a distraction-free workspace.
Ability to follow company and site safety requirements.
Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information).
Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and frequently serve as a primary field point of contact.
Ability to coordinate and influence multiple stakeholders toward common project objectives.
Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and direct field activities.
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with limited supervision.
Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
Ability to effectively plan and coordinate the work of others.
Ability to achieve certification for NFPA 70E and/or OSHA training as required.
Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or related discipline OR Two years’ experience with installation, hands-on testing, validation and troubleshooting of mechanical, controls and / or electrical infrastructure
Minimum seven years additional experience with installation, hands-on testing, validation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and field leadership responsibilities involving electrical, mechanical, and controls infrastructure

Nice To Haves

Prior experience serving as Site Lead, Lead Specialist, Lead Technician, or equivalent field leadership role.
Demonstrated experience coordinating vendors, contractors, and commissioning teams.
Experience serving as a primary field interface with clients and project stakeholders.
Proven ability to coordinate complex commissioning activities while maintaining schedule and quality objectives.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily commissioning activities across electrical, mechanical, controls, and vendor teams.
Serve as the primary field coordination point for commissioning execution activities.
Facilitate communication between project leadership, commissioning teams, contractors, vendors, and clients.
Coordinate testing schedules, turnover activities, startup support, and commissioning milestones.
Direct vendors and contractors in execution of commissioning activities.
Conduct field walks, status reviews, and readiness assessments.
Support mobilization and onboarding of project personnel.
Identify execution risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
Track action items, deficiencies, open issues, and schedule impacts.
Assist in maintaining project schedule alignment and execution priorities.
Support resource coordination and workload balancing across field teams.
Perform hands-on commissioning activities when required to support project success.
Perform on-site inspections, validation, functional testing, verification, and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and controls equipment.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians and specialists.
Support development and execution of commissioning plans, checklists, and test scripts.
Assist in troubleshooting complex field issues and coordinating resolution efforts.
Validate testing readiness and commissioning completion requirements.
Maintain project status reports, action item logs, issue trackers, and commissioning documentation.
Coordinate communication of project progress, risks, and schedule impacts.
Facilitate commissioning meetings and distribute meeting minutes and action items.
Support turnover documentation and project closeout activities.
Ensure documentation remains current, accurate, and aligned with project requirements.
Provide day-to-day direction and coordination of commissioning personnel.
Promote safety, professionalism, and accountability across project teams.
Assist in developing junior commissioning personnel through mentoring and coaching.
Foster positive relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned