Site Commissioning Lead

JLL•New York, NY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. What this job involves The Commissioning Project Manager will serve as the critical bridge between development, construction, and operations teams to ensure seamless commissioning and turnover of new sites, expansions, and major infrastructure upgrades. This role focuses on standardizing processes, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring all operational deliverables are properly executed before sites go live. You'll work closely with general contractors, site teams, and various application groups to maintain sustainable commissioning procedures and comprehensive tracking systems. Your day-to-day tasks will include: Interface with site teams and leadership to capture and standardize turnover requirements for greenfield sites, expansions, and major infrastructure upgrades Collaborate with development teams to ensure standardized turnover requirements are included in project scope and contracts Establish and maintain project tracking systems and provide regular progress reports on key site turnover requirements to operational leadership Support site teams in completing turnover requirements including asset onboarding, technician training, as-built documentation review, and inspection certifications Coordinate with procurement teams to maintain accurate equipment inventory and manage transfers to active construction projects Work with general contractors, site operations, and client administrators to ensure all assets are properly uploaded to building management systems before turnover Maintain alignment between development and operations teams on reporting metrics for square footage and power capacity across all project phases Physical Demands and Work Environment: Ability to travel to various construction sites and operational facilities as required Capability to work in active construction environments with appropriate safety awareness Desk-based work involving computer systems and documentation management Occasional fieldwork requiring standard personal protective equipment Flexible schedule to coordinate with multiple project timelines and stakeholder availability

Requirements

6+ years of professional experience in mission critical construction, commissioning, and/or operations
Project management experience with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with strong organization and multi-tasking abilities
Proven coordination skills working with third-party contractors, consultants, and clients
Ability to maintain positive relationships and effective communication across all organizational levels
Knowledge of ServiceNow, CAD, and CMMS software tools

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Military schooling, or equivalent experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other relevant project management credentials
Experience with building management systems and commissioning processes in mission critical environments
Background in data center or similar critical infrastructure operations
Advanced certifications in construction management or commissioning
Familiarity with industry-standard commissioning documentation and reporting procedures

Responsibilities

Interface with site teams and leadership to capture and standardize turnover requirements for greenfield sites, expansions, and major infrastructure upgrades
Collaborate with development teams to ensure standardized turnover requirements are included in project scope and contracts
Establish and maintain project tracking systems and provide regular progress reports on key site turnover requirements to operational leadership
Support site teams in completing turnover requirements including asset onboarding, technician training, as-built documentation review, and inspection certifications
Coordinate with procurement teams to maintain accurate equipment inventory and manage transfers to active construction projects
Work with general contractors, site operations, and client administrators to ensure all assets are properly uploaded to building management systems before turnover
Maintain alignment between development and operations teams on reporting metrics for square footage and power capacity across all project phases