Commissioning Program Manager - Mission Critical

Ryan Companies Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Commissioning Program Manager to lead the commissioning program across multiple construction projects for a single client.

You will establish standards, oversee execution, and support field teams to ensure systems are installed, tested, and documented to meet performance and safety requirements. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 10+ years in commercial construction with 5+ years in data center commissioning, and a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, building systems, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction, MEP systems, or related technical field including 5+ years of data center commissioning; multi-project or program-level experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and life safety).
• Proven experience leading commissioning activities on complex or large-scale projects.
• Experience coordinating with owners, design teams, contractors, and vendors in a construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Strategy: Develop and maintain company-wide commissioning procedures, standards, and best practices. Manage commissioning project delivery strategies across all applicable project sites.
• Team Leadership & Guidance: Lead, mentor, and performance‑manage a team of commissioning professionals. Provide training and guidance to field teams on commissioning sequencing, durations, and expectations.
• Project Coordination & Support: Review design documents to understand and communicate system performance requirements for each project. Ensure project commissioning teams are aware of and aligned with design intent and performance criteria.
• Field Oversight & Execution: Ensure field inspections, functional testing, and documentation support the successful execution of the quality and commissioning program.
• Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing: Implement and maintain commissioning KPIs and continuous improvement processes to prevent repeat deficiencies and minimize impacts to project schedules.

Skills

Program leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Field operations support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

Job description

Job Description:

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an exciting career opportunity for a Commissioning Program Manager to join our National Mission Critical team! The Commissioning Program Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the commissioning program across multiple construction projects for a single client. This role establishes and maintains commissioning standards, oversees project execution, and supports field teams to ensure building systems are planned, installed, tested, and documented in accordance with performance, quality, and safety requirements. The Commissioning Program Manager serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, design teams, subcontractors, and owners to drive successful handover of high-performing facilities.

Some things you can expect to do:

• Program Leadership & Strategy: Develop and maintain company-wide commissioning procedures, standards, and best practices. Manage commissioning project delivery strategies across all applicable project sites. Develop, implement, and ensure project participation in the company commissioning program and processes. Refine commissioning practices and policies used in the field and develop methods/techniques for driving issues to resolution. Regularly review commissioning progress, risks, issues, and KPI metrics across active projects and report to management. Support hiring efforts for commissioning managers and personnel as needed. Assist in staffing and resource allocation planning for commissioning across multiple projects.
• Team Leadership & Guidance: Lead, mentor, and performance‑manage a team of commissioning professionals. Provide training and guidance to field teams on commissioning sequencing, durations, and expectations. Coordinate and, when needed, lead commissioning kickoff meetings to describe commissioning objectives and requirements to equipment vendors, subcontractors, and owner representatives. Promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability within the commissioning team. Role should expect to have up to 8 direct reports.
• Project Coordination & Support: Review design documents to understand and communicate system performance requirements for each project. Ensure project commissioning teams are aware of and aligned with design intent and performance criteria. Attend key owner/architect/contractor (OAC), commissioning, and coordination meetings as required. Manage high‑level coordination and issue resolution with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders when critical commissioning issues arise. Provide project teams with guidance on commissioning schedule integration, issue tracking and closure, client communications, and general commissioning management.
• Field Oversight & Execution: Ensure field inspections, functional testing, and documentation support the successful execution of the quality and commissioning program. Collaborate with project teams to monitor progress of commissioning activities and ensure alignment with project milestones. Provide on‑site support at active projects as required to troubleshoot issues and support successful commissioning execution.
• Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing: Implement and maintain commissioning KPIs and continuous improvement processes to prevent repeat deficiencies and minimize impacts to project schedules. Capture, document, and communicate lessons learned across projects to improve future commissioning efforts. Contribute to the development of training materials, tools, and templates that support consistent commissioning delivery.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, building systems, or related field; or equivalent experience. 10+ years of experience in commercial construction, MEP systems, or related technical field including 5+ years of experience in data center commissioning; multi‑project or program‑level experience preferred. Strong understanding of building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and life safety). Proven experience leading commissioning activities on complex or large‑scale projects. Experience coordinating with owners, design teams, contractors, and vendors in a construction environment.

You will really stand out if you:

• Have earned professional certifications related to commissioning, building systems, or project management (e.g., CxA, CEM, PE, PMP).

Eligibility:

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Disclaimer:

Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

Notice to Candidates:

Please be advised that initial outreach regarding employment at Ryan Companies will only occur via email from the domain @ryancompanies.com email address. If you receive communication from someone you believe is impersonating Ryan Companies, please report it to us at [e-mail].

Ryan Companies US, Inc. Information:

With more than 80 years in business and 17 offices (and growing!), Ryan offers comprehensive commercial real estate solutions to customers across the US. We bring a collaborative, relationship‑driven approach to delivering spaces where people thrive and businesses succeed. Join a company with an outstanding culture and competitive benefits. At Ryan, we don’t just build buildings – we build stories. Ryan Companies US, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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