Commissioning Executive II

M. A. Mortenson Company; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 195,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k plan with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Commissioning Executive II to lead commissioning on complex projects, ensuring customer satisfaction, financial performance, schedule, and technical excellence. You will guide design-to-operations transitions, manage budgets, users, and risk, and mentor team members while coordinating with site management on subcontractor work.

This role requires deep commissioning expertise, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety and compliance across multiple projects and offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or 15+ years of equivalent field experience.
• Seventeen years of construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP Contractor or Commissioning firm.
• Proven ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, complex projects.
• Extensive knowledge of how design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover align within the project delivery process.
• Mastery of the commissioning process, L0-L5, and strong understanding of construction law and business practices.
• Proven problem-solving skills with risk assessment and safety integration within commissioning activities.
• Positive and professional attitude with excellent customer service skills and ability to coach and lead teams.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Conduct key customer service visits throughout the project, from pre-construction client surveys to close-out, ensuring project commitments are met and issues are resolved.
• Preview proposals before submission and participate in the RFP process
• Act as primary customer contact for all assigned projects
• Maintain customer relationships to be aware of current and future projects
• Support business development initiatives in establishing and building on client relationships
• Oversight and accountability for large projects
• Establish and implement project objectives and procedures
• Maintain commissioning budgets, costs, and pricing, ensuring delivery of a profitable project
• Develop team members for growth within their current roles, future career consideration, and training opportunities
• Provide high-level management of quality, risk, safety, technical excellence, and compliance for the project and team members
• Effectively work and build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, embody the LeadBLU principles, and effectively manage performance
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Project management

Travel up to 25%

Education

Engineering degree or 15+ years field experience

Job description

Commissioning Executive II

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Commissioning Executive II that will be responsible for providing advanced project leadership within the commissioning scope, ensuring customer experience, financial performance, schedule, technical accuracy, risk management, and overall project execution, while driving smooth transitions from design to operations for complex projects, providing guidance on multiple projects, and assisting site management in monitoring subcontractor and third-party work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct key customer service visits throughout the project, from pre-construction client surveys to close-out, ensuring project commitments are met and issues are resolved
• Preview proposals before submission and participate in the RFP process
• Act as primary customer contact for all assigned projects
• Maintain customer relationships to be aware of current and future projects
• Support business development initiatives in establishing and building on client relationships
• Oversight and accountability for large projects
• Establish and implement project objectives and procedures
• Maintain commissioning budgets, costs, and pricing, ensuring delivery of a profitable project
• Develop team members for growth within their current roles, future career consideration, and training opportunities
• Provide high-level management of quality, risk, safety, technical excellence, and compliance for the project and team members
• Effectively work and build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, embody the LeadBLU principles, and effectively manage performance
• Perform all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or 15+ years of equivalent field experience
• Minimum seventeen years of construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP Contractor or Commissioning firm
• Proven ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, complex projects
• Extensive knowledge of how design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover align within the project delivery process
• Mastery of the commissioning process, L0-L5, and strong understanding of construction law and business practices
• Proven problem-solving skills with risk assessment and safety integration within commissioning activities
• Positive and professional attitude with excellent customer service skills and ability to coach and lead teams
• Ability to travel up to 25%

A few benefits offered include:

for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $194,500 - $291,800.

(Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let’s Redefine Possible

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.