Commissioning Lead, MEP Systems

Mortenson Construction; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 126,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription

Dental plan

401k with match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Commissioning Manager I to drive project commissioning across mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and life safety systems, leading tests, documentation, and coordination with multi-discipline teams.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive field experience, and the ability to manage schedules while coordinating with the scope team and Project Manager. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or 10 years of equivalent field experience.
• Minimum six years of construction management or commissioning experience.
• Conceptual knowledge of key construction documents and their relationship to Project Management and Field Executions.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Expert understanding of how design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover align within the project delivery process.
• Experience with QA/QC documentation and processes.
• Understanding of design codes, standards, and specification requirements.
• Proficiency in commissioning processes (L0-L5) and BIM360 usage.
• Broad building systems knowledge across disciplines (HVAC, electrical, etc.).
• Strong teamwork, initiative, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform scope of work technical reviews and provide detailed comments and recommendations.
• Develop commissioning specifications and create commissioning plans, checklists, and tests for collection and control systems.
• Lead field visits, observe commissioning inspections and tests, and provide technical guidance.
• Direct functional performance tests in the field and create the commissioning plan and schedule.
• Draft technical documents for issue resolutions, lessons learned, and final reports.
• Conduct training sessions, coordinate across disciplines for construction coordination, and resolve commissioning issues with contractors.
• Collaborate with the scope team and Project Manager to verify scope intent and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Lead planning and execution of system tests (NETA, SCADA, controls) and manage meetings.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

MEP coordination

QA/QC knowledge

Construction management

Willing to travel

Education

Engineering degree

10 years field experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

BIM360

SCADA/NETA awareness

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Commissioning Manager I to drive project commissioning across mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and life safety systems, leading tests, documentation, and coordination with multi-discipline teams.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive field experience, and the ability to manage schedules while coordinating with the scope team and Project Manager. Travel up to 50% is expected.