Traveling Commissioning Manager - MSG - Data Centers

Turner Construction•Atlanta, GA

4d•$170,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Manage end-to-end commissioning processes for new or retrofit facilities, ensuring contract requirements are met and facility operations align with the owner’s project requirements. Plan, coordinate, and develop site-specific commissioning activities as an integrated part of the Quality Control plan. This is a full-time traveling assignment supporting Advanced Technology market segments, including data centers, pharmaceutical, industrial/manufacturing, and EV/battery/renewables projects. The role manages commissioning from Levels 1 through 5, coordinating with project teams, trade partners, vendors, commissioning agents, and owners to support compliant delivery and contractual turnovers. It includes coordinating commissioning and QC plans, schedules, resources, documentation, inspections, testing, equipment start-up, and closeout activities. Work is regularly performed at construction sites and may also occur in offices, remote settings, or off-site venues. Construction-site conditions may include moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, electrical-shock risk, and moderate-to-loud noise. Travel may be required.

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 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 travel as required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including climbing stairs and ladders, using construction personnel hoists, negotiating active construction areas, and regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 45 pounds.

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 for 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 and maintain collaborative working relationships with architects, engineers, trade partners, and operations teams.
Implement policies and procedures that support project schedules, contractual obligations, and compliant project delivery.
Coordinate with site Quality Control and MEP teams to ensure checklists, engineering documents, and commissioning activities are completed according to approved test scripts and commissioning plans.
Manage commissioning and QC plans 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.
Create and update start-up and commissioning schedules and integrate them into the project schedule, including testing, cleaning, and commissioning-agent inspections. Sequence Levels 3 through 5 and minimize overlap of Level 4 activities.
Collaborate with OFCI equipment vendors on efficient installations and provide feedback to the client and QC Managers.
Ensure equipment vendors follow the QC plan and provide resources, field documentation, and checklists before start-up or energization; establish checkpoints for documentation and installation quality.
Facilitate start-up and commissioning meetings to communicate 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 test checklists, equipment details, and naming conventions.
Oversee development and population of project Quality and Closeout dashboards, review them weekly, 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-deficiency process 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.
Perform OFCI and CFCI equipment delivery inspections with Project Superintendents and Trade Foremen to confirm compliance with approved submittals.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.