Commissioning /CX Quality Manager- Mission Critical

Shawmut Design and Construction

Boston (MA)

Remote

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)–-

401(K) with Company Match – up to 4%

Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and

Tuition reimbursement, pet insurance,"

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction is seeking a Commissioning / CX Quality Manager for mission critical projects. The role leads planning, execution, and verification of commissioning activities to ensure systems meet contract requirements and performance standards.

Will travel nationally within the US due to our footprint. This senior position requires 5–10+ years in mission-critical or data center construction, with a strong background in electrical and mechanical systems, as well as

Qualifications

5–10+ years of experience in mission-critical or data center construction.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Deep knowledge of electrical distribution and mechanical cooling systems; familiarity with controls and integrated systems testing.

Responsibilities

Lead commissioning strategy from preconstruction through turnover.
Oversee all commissioning phases: FWT, SAT, Pre-Functional Testing, Functional Performance Testing, IST.
Ensure readiness of electrical, mechanical, controls and life-safety systems.
Integrate commissioning requirements into quality processes and DFOW strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical distribution systems

Mechanical cooling systems

Controls and integrated systems testing

TIA-942 familiarity

ASHRAE guidelines

Uptime Institute standards

Job description

Commissioning /CX Quality Manager- Mission Critical

US--

Job ID: 2026-7095

# of Openings: 1

Category: Mission Critical

United States

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)–Be an employee-owner!
401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.

Responsibilities

The Commissioning / CX Quality Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and verification of commissioning and quality assurance activities across missioncritical projects. This role ensures that all building systems are installed, tested, and validated in alignment with contract requirements, design intent, manufacturer specifications, and operational readiness standards.

This position embeds commissioning into the National Quality Delivery System, driving predictable outcomes through structured DFOW (Definable Features of Work) planning, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and phased system verification. This role requires regular travel and can be based anywhere within the United States, due to the national footprint of our missioncritical portfolio.

Commissioning Leadership & Technical Oversight

Develop and lead the commissioning strategy from preconstruction through turnover, aligned with project Quality Plans and commissioning specifications.
Oversee all commissioning phases, including Factory Witness Testing (FWT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), PreFunctional Testing, Functional Performance Testing (FPT), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
Ensure readiness and performance of critical systems, including electrical (UPS, switchgear, generators), mechanical (cooling, CRAH/CRAC, hydronic systems), controls (BMS/EPMS), and fire/life safety systems.
Validate installation quality against design intent, approved submittals, and shop drawings.

Quality Planning & DFOW Integration

Develop and implement riskbased DFOW strategies for missioncritical scopes.
Integrate commissioning requirements into core quality processes, including Preparatory / PreInstallation meetings, Work Readiness Reviews, First Work / Initial Inspections, and followup verification.
Align commissioning activities with ITPs, including hold points and witness points.

Field Execution & Verification

Conduct field inspections to verify installation quality, system completeness, and trade coordination.
Identify and resolve deficiencies early using Procore inspections and Observations (CA, NCR, WIP tracking).
Maintain continuous verification to prevent issues from progressing to punch list or turnover.

Operational Readiness & Turnover

Lead system readiness reviews and support Owner operational acceptance.
Review and validate turnover documentation, including O&M manuals, training materials, and maintenance procedures.
Confirm systems meet performance, redundancy, and reliability requirements prior to turnover.

Issue Resolution & Risk Management

Provide technical support during system testing, startup, and commissioning.
Lead root cause analysis for system failures or performance issues.
Coordinate corrective actions with trade partners and commissioning stakeholders.

Stakeholder Coordination

Partner with Owner commissioning agents (CxA), design teams, and trade partners to align on commissioning scope, sequencing, and acceptance criteria.
Ensure consistent expectations across all subcontractor tiers.

Leadership & Capability Building

Mentor project teams (Project Managers, Superintendents, QC Managers) on commissioning processes and system quality standards.
Reinforce trade partner accountability for commissioning deliverables.
Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across projects and regions.

Qualifications

Experience