Commissioning Manager

STO Building Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

L. F. Driscoll, part of the STO Building Group, seeks an experienced Traveling Commissioning Manager to lead planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning for mission-critical projects at construction sites nationwide.

The role requires strong expertise in MEP commissioning, LEED Enhanced Commissioning, and Building Envelope commissioning, with a focus on driving quality and performance across systems. Travel is required across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 6–10 years of experience in construction, commissioning, start-up, and operations on large scale projects.
• CX certification is a plus.
• Data Center Commissioning experience is a plus.
• Building Automation Systems (Controls) experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Commissioning software (CxAlloy, Nexus) a plus.
• Proficient in creating, reviewing, and presenting reports regarding commissioning activities.
• Experience developing plans and processing relating to commissioning for large scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Review project documentation, including plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Review submittals and shop drawings for compliance with project requirements.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans and documentation, including schedules.
• Responsible for daily commissioning activities on project site.
• CX Leader on the project, chair meetings coordinate CX activities.
• Mentor and coach junior level staff on the CX process.
• Manage CX schedule and coordinate support needed from Field Superintendents, QA/QC staff, CX Engineers.
• Coordinate with Operations Team and Project Management team on schedule, budget, training, and issues that arise.
• Inspect and test all equipment and systems to ensure compliance with safety policies and project requirements.
• Coordinate any equipment and material deliveries with vendors and subcontractors.
• Perform pre-commissioning and start-up inspections to confirm project is ready for commissioning activities.
• Audit CX paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate CX activities and required team/vendor required onsite days.
• Provide updates and reports on any commissioning issues in a timely manner to all necessary parties.
• Prepare for transition to client after final inspections and commissioning processes are complete.
• Manage Observations/Issue log, update and track through closure.
• Responsible for integrated system testing and compilation of results.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Skills

Travel readiness

CX certification

Data Center experience

Building Automation experience

CxAlloy/Nexus proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CxAlloy

Nexus

Job description

Job Description

L. F. Driscoll, part of the STO Building Group, is looking for an experienced Traveling Commissioning Manager to support our mission critical projects. As a Commissioning Manager you will take charge of planning, coordinating, executing, and overseeing all commissioning activities. You will bring deep expertise in the design, construction, and operation of MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) systems, with a strong focus on LEED Enhanced Commissioning and Building Envelope commissioning. You will play a central role in driving the commissioning process—leading, supporting, and facilitating each phase to ensure quality and performance across all systems. The Commissioning Manager will be based on the construction project jobsite. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all commissioning activities and processes for assigned projects.

L. F. Driscoll, part of the STO Building Group, is looking for an experienced Traveling Commissioning Manager to support our mission critical projects. As a Commissioning Manager you will take charge of planning, coordinating, executing, and overseeing all commissioning activities. You will bring deep expertise in the design, construction, and operation of MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) systems, with a strong focus on LEED Enhanced Commissioning and Building Envelope commissioning. You will play a central role in driving the commissioning process—leading, supporting, and facilitating each phase to ensure quality and performance across all systems. The Commissioning Manager will be based on the construction project jobsite. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all commissioning activities and processes for assigned projects.

The Specifics of the Role

• Review project documentation, including plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Review submittals and shop drawings for compliance with project requirements.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans and documentation, including schedules.
• Responsible for daily commissioning activities on project site.
• CX Leader on the project, chair meetings coordinate CX activities.
• Mentor and coach junior level staff on the CX process.
• Manage CX schedule and coordinate support needed from Field Superintendents, QA/QC staff, CX Engineers.
• Coordinate with Operations Team and Project Management team on schedule, budget, training, and issues that arise.
• Inspect and test all equipment and systems to ensure compliance with safety policies and project requirements.
• Coordinate any equipment and material deliveries with vendors and subcontractors.
• Perform pre-commissioning and start-up inspections to confirm project is ready for commissioning activities.
• Audit CX paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate CX activities and required team/vendor required onsite days.
• Provide updates and reports on any commissioning issues in a timely manner to all necessary parties.
• Prepare for transition to client after final inspections and commissioning processes are complete.
• Manage Observations/Issue log, update and track through closure.
• Responsible for integrated system testing and compilation of results.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 6-10 years of experience in construction, commissioning, start-up, and operations on large scale projects.
• CX certification is a plus.
• Data Center Commissioning experience a plus.
• Building Automation Systems (Controls) experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Commissioning software (CxAlloy, Nexus) a plus
• Proficient in creating, reviewing, and presenting reports regarding commissioning activities.
• Experience developing plans and processing relating to commissioning for large scale construction projects.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Compensation

In addition to base pay, eligible for discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• [Medical Insurance]
• [Dental Insurance]
• [Vision Insurance]
• [Health Savings Account]
• [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account]
• [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account]
• [401(k) retirement plan with employer match]
• [Life & AD&D Insurance]
• [Long-term Disability Insurance]
• [Short-term Disability Insurance]
• [Critical Illness Insurance]
• [Accident Insurance]
• [Hospital Indemnity Insurance]
• [Home & Auto Insurance]
• [Family Support]
• [Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation]
• [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt]
• [Time Away Benefits]
• [8 Paid Holidays]
• [Group Legal]
• [Employee Stock Purchase Plan]
• [Identity Theft Protection]
• [Group Legal]
• [Pet Insurance]
• [Employee Assistance Program]

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

EEO Statement

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.