Commissioning Manager II

Mortenson Construction; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 144,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Vision (no extra cost)

Dental

401k with company match

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D & disability

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Commissioning Manager II to lead project commissioning, contract administration, and turn-over activities on large, complex assignments. You will plan and execute commissioning strategies, develop tests and plans, and supervise field teams to ensure systems meet owner requirements.

Responsibilities include leading L0-L5 commissioning, coordinating with design and construction teams, and delivering documentation such as issue resolutions, meeting minutes, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or 10 years field experience.
• 7+ years of construction management or commissioning experience.
• Expert understanding of design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover processes.
• Proficiency in the commissioning process (L0-L5) and linking deliverables.
• Strong QA/QC and PPA knowledge.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform scope 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

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

10 years of equivalent field experience

Tools

BIM360

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Commissioning Manager II 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 seven years of construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP Contractor or Commissioning firm
• Expert understanding of design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover processes, and their alignment within project delivery
• Proficiency in the commissioning process (L0-L5) and ability to relate construction deliverables to commissioning deliverables
• Strong understanding of key construction documents and their relationship to Project Management and Field Executions
• Experience with Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)
• Understanding of applicable design codes, design standards, and specification requirements, and ability to interpret them
• 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
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, 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
• Ability to 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
• 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 $144,300 - $216,500. (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.

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.