Commissioning Manager

Mortenson Construction; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 126,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with Mortenson-mæ

Job summary

Mortenson Construction seeks a Commissioning Manager to drive project commissioning, lead contract administration, and coordinate with design, field teams, and owners on large complex assignments.

This role involves extensive field work at Minnesota project sites within a 90‑mile radius of Minneapolis, requiring deep knowledge of L0‑L5 commissioning, QA/QC, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project turnover.

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, preferably with an MEP Contractor or Commissioning firm.
• 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 documents and PPA/testing concepts.

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, including creating the project's commissioning plan and schedule.
• Draft technical documents for issue resolutions, lessons learned, and best practices; write issue descriptions, meeting minutes, field reports, and final reports.
• Conduct training sessions, communicate across disciplines for construction coordination, and resolve commissioning issues with contractors.
• Collaborate with the scope team and Project Manager to verify scope intent and criteria; develop and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Lead planning and execution of system tests, including NETA, SCADA, controls, and operations verification of mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and life safety systems; effectively lead internal meetings and manage team performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Active listening

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

10+ years equivalent field experience

Tools

BIM360

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is seeking a Commissioning Manager to drive and lead project construction and contract administration activities, focusing on successful commissioning, and actively engaging in the delivery of larger, more complex assignments, while planning and conducting work that requires independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and adapting commissioning techniques, procedures, and criteria.

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, including creating the project's commissioning plan and schedule
• Draft technical documents for issue resolutions, lessons learned, and best practices; write issue descriptions, meeting minutes, field reports, and final reports
• Conduct training sessions, communicate across disciplines for construction coordination, and resolve commissioning issues with contractors
• Collaborate with the scope team and Project Manager to verify scope intent and criteria; develop and maintain collaborative relationships
• Lead planning and execution of system tests, including NETA, SCADA, controls, and operations verification of mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and life safety systems; effectively lead internal meetings and manage team performance

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, preferably with an MEP Contractor or Commissioning firm
• 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 key construction documents and their relationship to Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC)
• Understanding of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and interaction testing and turnover requirements
• Understanding of applicable design codes, design standards, and specification requirements, and ability to interpret them
• Proficiency in the commissioning process, L0‑L5, and ability to relate construction deliverables to commissioning deliverables
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, project management, and pertinent web applications; strong understanding of data‑based commissioning tools like BIM360
• General understanding of building systems across disciplines and fundamental knowledge in at least one discipline such as HVAC, plumbing/piping, electrical, lighting, instrumentation, and controls, or building envelope systems
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment, including follow‑through and constructive feedback
• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and project partners
• Ability to anticipate project work, delegate workload, and balance workload within a team
• Ability to evaluate risk, schedule impact, and safety for quality and commissioning‑related activities
• Ability to interpret and communicate company policies, fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for complex projects
• Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills
• Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Aff
• This position requires full‑time presence at assigned project sites in Minnesota. Most project assignments are located within a 90‑mile radius of the Minneapolis office, although occasional assignments outside this area may be required.

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 $125,600 - $188,400. (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.

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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.

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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.