Commissioning Manager

Fortis Construction, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Construction, Inc. seeks a Commissioning Manager to lead the development and execution of a building‑wide Commissioning plan for data center projects.

You will coordinate vendors, subcontractors, and commissioning resources, while providing hands‑on guidance and resolving complex issues on schedule-driven milestones. The role requires technical expertise in data center startup, plus the ability to drive Cx processes, controls and procedures to adapt to evolving project needs.

Qualifications

• Technical engineering degree, or equivalent hands‑on technical experience (minimum 5 years).
• Experience in leading a team on multiple projects.
• Familiarity with NFPA70E electrical safety and LOTO programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commissioning plan and schedule aligned with master schedule.
• Coordinate vendors, subcontractors and commissioning resources.
• Provide hands‑on management and guidance to team members.
• Ensure Cx activities are documented per plan and budgets.
• Engage with client and Cx agent to meet project requirements.
• Review subcontracts and drive early scope clarity with Preconstruction.
• Lead design reviews and provide SME guidance on technical items.
• Work with M&E on submittals, RFIs, and technical QA/QC.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Electrical safety

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

BIM360

ACC Build

CxAlloy

Job description

Reporting to the Sr. Project Manager and/or Sr. Commissioning Manager, the Commissioning Manager will be accountable for the development and implementation of a building-wide Commissioning (Cx) plan, as well as expanding and enhancing Fortis’s existing Cx processes, policies, and procedures. This role will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling vendors, subcontractors, and commissioning resources in accordance with overall project schedule milestones and commissioning schedules.

The Commissioning Manager will be expected to provide hands‑on management of the Cx efforts and guidance to other team members they interact with daily. Although this is a managerial position, the Commissioning Manager will be expected to know the “how”, and to dig into the details to resolve issues. Technical expertise in data center startup and commissioning is a must. This role will also develop and drive specific Cx processes, controls, and procedures to address the evolving needs of the project.

The Commissioning Manager must integrate quickly into the owner and Fortis team, gain their respect and trust, and move fast to make solid strategic and technical decisions on the go.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement overall commissioning plan and schedule, including detailed daily planning of inspection, startup, and testing activities with integration into the project master schedule.
• Work with safety professionals to develop and implement a LOTO program in conformance with NFPA70E requirements.
• Understand and use commissioning management software (BIM360, ACC Build, CxAlloy, etc.).
• Drive vendor, subcontractor, and commissioning agent engagement with Cx management software.
• Collaborate with client and client’s Cx agent to develop and incorporate project‑specific requirements into Fortis’ plan.
• Manage Fortis Cx resources, including direct oversight of Cx Project Engineer and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Superintendents.
• Ensure all levels of Cx are completed and documented properly/p.er Cx plan.
• Work closely with vendors, scheduling their technicians for startup/Cx and other project requirements, including factory witness test attendance.
• Prepare Cx plan and associated budgets, including load bank plan, labor resource reviews, and subcontractor Cx budgets.
• Identify scope/responsibility matrix required for proper execution of the Cx plan.
• Work with the Preconstruction team to ensure scopes are clearly identified in subcontracts prior to issuance.
• Participate in script writing & review process with the owner’s Cx agent, verifying script feasibility.
• Actively participate in all design review meetings and provide “subject‑matter expert” guidance when technical items arise.
• Directly review subcontractor‑developed engineering calculations or designs such as heat calculations.
• Work closely with the Fortis onsite M&E team, focusing on technical submittals & RFIs.
• Work closely with the Fortis onsite QA/QC team with focus on all technical QA/QC items.
• Integrate into Fortis Mission‑Critical team and help develop and update Fortis Cx Best Practices.
• Coordinate Fortis Cx resources across market sectors.
• Assist Cx programs on other projects if needed and when time allows.
• Assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position’s and team’s objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Technical engineering degree, or equivalent hands‑on technical experience (minimum 5years).
• Performance in similar roles on multiple projects in the past.
• Familiarity with NFPA70E electrical safety and LOTO programs.
• Strong EQ skills to facilitate internal team cohesiveness and effective client relationships.
• Direct experience in leading a team.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience working for a GC in hyperscale data center construction.
• Direct experience as a startup and/or commissioning manager in the fields of Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Management System (BMs)/Controls systems.
• Broad‑based experience and expertise in multiple technical building systems (mechanical, electrical, BMS).

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel to site up to 5days a week or relocate to a city near the project site.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed on an active construction site and requires standing or walking for long periods. Use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc., is required. Communication with internal and external contacts (speaking and hearing) is essential. May occasionally move equipment up to 50lbs.

EEO & Equal Opportunity

Fortis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.