Commissioning Manager - Mission-Critical Facilities

Blue Signal Search; Barstow (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is assisting a client in expanding its commissioning leadership for mission-critical facilities. The Cx Manager will own commissioning execution across design through handoff, coordinating multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced construction environment.

The role emphasizes thorough testing, validation of HVAC, electrical, BAS, and life-safety systems, and producing clear turnover documentation for operators and owners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
• BCxA ACP, CCP or equivalent commissioning credential is required.
• Strong working knowledge of ASHRAE commissioning practices and MEP systems (HVAC, electrical, BAS, plumbing, lighting, life safety, security).
• Experience leading projects and multidisciplinary teams in technically complex construction environments.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, sequences of operation, and other technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of construction technology, codes and standards, and the relationship between design, field execution, commissioning, and facility operations.
• Preference for experience supporting data centers or mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct the commissioning program across design review, construction, startup, validation, closeout, and operational handoff.
• Coordinate field readiness and system verification for HVAC, electrical power, BAS, plumbing, lighting, fire and life safety, security, and other facility systems.
• Examine design documents, equipment packages, control sequences, and interfaces to surface startup concerns early.
• Create and maintain commissioning roadmaps, checklists, testing protocols, issue records, system narratives, and turnover packages.
• Align engineers, contractors, trades, vendors, testing resources, project leaders, and owner representatives around commissioning priorities and milestones.
• Manage open items through corrective action and retesting with clear visibility into completion and acceptance status.
• Turn testing outcomes into reports, presentations, and operating documentation for varied audiences.
• Guide prefunctional verification, startup preparation, integrated system testing, operator training, and final transition activities.
• Apply recognized commissioning practices, codes, and standards to drive quality and project outcomes.

Skills

Project leadership

ASHRAE practices

MEP systems knowledge

Drawing interpretation

Communication & documentation

Field commissioning

Multidisciplinary coordination

On-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Construction Management

8+ years relevant experience

BCxA ACP/CCP credential

Job description

Blue Signal Search is assisting a client in expanding its commissioning leadership for mission-critical facilities. The Cx Manager will own commissioning execution across design through handoff, coordinating multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced construction environment.

The role emphasizes thorough testing, validation of HVAC, electrical, BAS, and life-safety systems, and producing clear turnover documentation for operators and owners.