Commissioning Manager

Daksta; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Daksta is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning on large-scale, technically complex construction projects across the United States. You will own planning, testing, documentation, and turnover, coordinating with MEP teams, engineers, and owners.

Candidate should have deep commissioning knowledge, able to manage prefunctional checks, startup, functional testing, and issue resolution on projects from healthcare to mission-critical facilities; data-center experience

Qualifications

• Relevant commissioning, engineering, construction, or technical qualifications are beneficial.
• CxA, CCP, BCxP, CEM, LEED AP, PE, or similar credentials advantageous but not mandatory.
• Strong professional experience in commissioning (Cx) and complex MEP/building systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commissioning process across complex construction projects.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain commissioning plans, schedules, testing activities, and turnover requirements.
• Drive commissioning activities from preconstruction and installation through startup, functional performance testing, integrated testing, and final handover.
• Coordinate commissioning requirements across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, controls/BAS, and associated building systems.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, sequences of operation, and commissioning documentation.
• Monitor equipment installation and system readiness ahead of startup and testing.
• Coordinate equipment startup, pre-functional checklists, functional performance testing, and system verification.
• Lead commissioning meetings and maintain accountability across contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Cx Management

MEP building systems

Construction oversight

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree

Cx credentials (CxA/CCP)

Tools

CAD software

MS Project

Job description

Our client, a leading national general contractor delivering large-scale and technically complex construction projects, is looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager to join its growing team.

About the Role

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Travel: Project-Based Travel Expected

Role Summary

This position is about commissioning expertise first. You do not need previous data center experience. We are looking for someone who genuinely understands the commissioning process, knows how complex MEP and controls systems should be tested and validated, and can take ownership of commissioning from planning and construction through functional testing, issue resolution, and final turnover. You could come from healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, laboratories, advanced manufacturing, higher education, commercial construction, industrial, mission-critical, or another technically demanding environment. What matters most is your ability to manage commissioning effectively on complex projects. Working closely with project teams, MEP trade partners, engineers, commissioning providers, controls contractors, and owners, you'll help ensure systems are installed correctly, thoroughly tested, documented, and ready to perform as intended at turnover.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commissioning process across complex construction projects.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain commissioning plans, schedules, testing activities, and turnover requirements.
• Drive commissioning activities from preconstruction and installation through startup, functional performance testing, integrated testing, and final handover.
• Coordinate commissioning requirements across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, controls/BAS, and associated building systems.
• Work closely with project management, superintendents, MEP teams, engineers, commissioning agents, trade partners, vendors, and owners.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, sequences of operation, and commissioning documentation.
• Monitor equipment installation and system readiness ahead of startup and testing.
• Coordinate equipment startup, pre-functional checklists, functional performance testing, and system verification.
• Lead commissioning meetings and maintain accountability across contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Identify commissioning risks and potential system issues early enough to protect the project schedule.
• Manage deficiency and issue logs, driving problems through troubleshooting, corrective action, retesting, and closure.
• Coordinate BAS/controls testing, TAB activities, equipment startup, and MEP systems integration.
• Ensure commissioning milestones are properly incorporated into the overall construction schedule.
• Review testing results and commissioning documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Support project turnover, training, closeout documentation, and owner acceptance.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, schedule, and successful system performance throughout the project.

Qualifications

• Relevant commissioning, engineering, construction, or technical qualifications are beneficial.
• CxA, CCP, BCxP, CEM, LEED AP, PE, or similar industry credentials are advantageous but not assumed to be mandatory.

Required Skills

• Strong professional experience in commissioning (Cx) and complex MEP/building systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing or leading commissioning activities on major construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, BAS/controls, and integrated building systems.
• Practical understanding of the complete commissioning lifecycle, including pre-functional checks, equipment startup, functional performance testing, deficiency management, retesting, and turnover.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, control diagrams, and sequences of operation.
• Strong understanding of how MEP systems interface and operate together within complex facilities.
• Experience coordinating contractors, MEP trades, equipment vendors, controls contractors, engineers, commissioning providers, and owners.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability, with the confidence to challenge issues and drive them through to resolution.
• Ability to manage commissioning schedules, priorities, documentation, and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence project teams and trade partners.
• Comfortable working extensively on active construction sites and being closely involved with field activities.
• Willingness to travel based on project requirements.
• Previous commissioning experience within healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical, laboratories, advanced manufacturing, industrial, higher education, commercial, mission-critical, or similarly complex facilities is highly relevant.
• Previous data center experience is NOT required. Candidates with strong commissioning expertise from other technically complex construction environments are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Skills

• If you are currently working as a Commissioning Manager, Senior Commissioning Engineer, Commissioning Lead, Cx Manager, MEP Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Authority, Commissioning Project Manager, or Senior Cx Engineer, we would like to hear from you.
• Data center experience isn't the deciding factor — strong commissioning experience is.

Pay range and compensation package

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This is an opportunity to take a key commissioning role with an established national general contractor delivering technically demanding projects across the United States. The position offers:

• The opportunity to take real ownership of commissioning on major construction projects.
• Exposure to sophisticated MEP, controls, electrical, and building systems.
• A role where your commissioning knowledge directly impacts project quality, schedule, and successful turnover.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced construction, MEP, engineering, and project leadership teams.
• Exposure to a diverse range of complex projects and technical environments.
• Long-term opportunities to develop within a growing commissioning and construction organization.