Commissioning Project Assistant

Sauer-Group-LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sauer Group is seeking a detail-oriented Commissioning Project Assistant to support commissioning operations through documentation management, data tracking, scheduling support, and project coordination. This role may be based in an office, on a construction site, or a mix of both as projects require.

The position focuses on data and documentation for complex construction and building systems projects, with responsibility for logs, turnover packages, and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or technical coursework preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other database or spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to manage and maintain large amounts of data accurately and efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a project team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commissioning logs, spreadsheets, databases, and project documentation.
• Track and update commissioning checklists, quality issues, and punch-list items.
• Assemble turnover packages, closeout documentation, and project records.
• Organize and maintain commissioning files, inspection reports, and safety documentation.
• Support scheduling and coordination of equipment startups, testing activities, and vendor visits.
• Enter, verify, and manage large volumes of technical and project-related data with accuracy.
• Assist in tracking commissioning milestones and project deliverables.
• Generate reports and provide administrative support to the commissioning team.
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and manufacturer representatives to gather and organize required documentation.
• Ensure project records are maintained in accordance with company and client requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Data entry / database management

Communication (written & verbal)

Prioritization / time management

Independent / team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or technical coursework

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

SharePoint

Job description

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Full Time Columbus, OH, US

About Sauer Group

For more than 100 years, Sauer Group has adapted and evolved alongside the construction and engineering industry, delivering innovative mechanical construction, engineering, commissioning, and facility solutions. Our commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement has made us a trusted partner across commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and mission‑critical markets.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Commissioning Project Assistant to support commissioning operations through documentation management, data tracking, scheduling support, and project coordination.

Position Summary

The Commissioning Project Assistant supports the commissioning team by maintaining project documentation, tracking commissioning activities, managing databases and spreadsheets, assembling turnover packages, and coordinating administrative aspects of startup and testing activities.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, documentation, and project records while supporting complex construction and building systems projects. Depending on project needs, this position may work from an office environment, an active construction site, or a combination of both.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain commissioning logs, spreadsheets, databases, and project documentation.
• Track and update commissioning checklists, quality issues, and punch‑list items.
• Assemble turnover packages, closeout documentation, and project records.
• Organize and maintain commissioning files, inspection reports, and safety documentation.
• Support scheduling and coordination of equipment startups, testing activities, and vendor visits.
• Enter, verify, and manage large volumes of technical and project‑related data with accuracy.
• Assist in tracking commissioning milestones and project deliverables.
• Generate reports and provide administrative support to the commissioning team.
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and manufacturer representatives to gather and organize required documentation.
• Ensure project records are maintained in accordance with company and client requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or technical coursework preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other database or spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to manage and maintain large amounts of data accurately and efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a project team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction administration, project coordination, document control, engineering support, facilities management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting construction, commissioning, or project‑based teams.
• Familiarity with document management systems, project tracking tools, or construction software.
• Experience creating reports, maintaining logs, and managing project documentation.
• Knowledge of Procore, Bluebeam, SharePoint, or similar platforms is a plus.

Preferred Technical Knowledge

A general understanding of the following is beneficial but not required:

• Construction processes and project workflows
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Mechanical and HVAC systems
• Equipment startup and commissioning processes
• Engineering or technical documentation

Note: This is not a hands‑on commissioning or technician role. The position focuses primarily on documentation management, data entry, project coordination, and administrative support for commissioning activities.

Why Join Sauer Group?

For over a century, Sauer Group has built its reputation by adapting to changing technologies, evolving client needs, and expanding opportunities for our employees. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to support impactful projects, work alongside experienced industry professionals, and build a long‑term career within a stable and growing organization.

• Career growth opportunities within construction, commissioning, and project operations
• Exposure to advanced building systems and complex construction projects
• Collaborative, team‑oriented work environment
• Stable organization with a long history of success and innovation
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in administrative support, project coordination, document control, data entry, construction administration, or facilities support who enjoy organization, accuracy, and working with project teams. Successful candidates are detail‑oriented, process‑driven, and capable of managing large volumes of information in a fast‑paced environment.

This version feels much more like what candidates see from engineering firms, commissioning companies, mechanical contractors, and construction organizations hiring project support staff, while still staying true to the actual responsibilities of the role.