Commissioning Manager I - Data Center Construction

Mortenson; Pampa (TX); 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 a generous 1

Paid time off

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Commissioning Manager I to drive and lead project commissioning, contract administration, and field activities for large, complex assignments. The role requires independent judgment to adapt commissioning techniques and criteria across mechanical, electrical, and life-safety systems.

The ideal candidate holds a engineering degree or 10+ years in CM/commissioning, with strong client relations and QA/QC experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 10 years of equivalent field experience.
• Six+ years in construction management or commissioning, preferably with MEP.
• Understanding of project management and field execution processes.
• Strong client communication and leadership in project teams.
• Experience with QA/QC and design-to-commission turnover.
• Familiar with codes, standards, and PPA/test turnover requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and BIM360 for project data.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and work across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Perform scope reviews and provide detailed comments and recommendations.
• Develop commissioning specs, plans, checklists, and tests.
• Lead field visits, inspections, and provide technical guidance.
• Direct functional performance tests and schedule commissioning activities.
• Draft issue resolutions, minutes, field reports, and final reports.
• Conduct training, coordinate across disciplines, and resolve issues with contractors.
• Collaborate with scope team and PM to verify scope and criteria.
• Lead system tests including NETA, SCADA, controls, and life safety.

Skills

Construction management

Commissioning

Field execution

Client communication

Team leadership

BIM360

Microsoft Office

QA/QC understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

BIM360

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is seeking a Commissioning Manager I 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 Affinity Action plans
• Ability to travel up to 50%

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 MIN - $188,400 MAX. (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.