Commissioning Project Manager: MEP & Building Systems

UL Solutions; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

UL Solutions seeks a Commissioning Manager/Engineer to lead the commissioning process for new construction, renovations, and existing facilities. You will oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and controls testing, ensuring designs meet OPR/BOD and codes. Travel to project sites is required.

You will develop testing protocols, coordinate stakeholders, review design documentation, and document performance, issues, and closeout deliverables, while updating executives on risk and progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of commissioning/MEP engineering experience.
• Industry certifications (CxA, CBCP, CCP) preferred.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, BAS/controls, electrical, plumbing, and life safety.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specs.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead commissioning project manager for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop and maintain project-specific commissioning plans, schedules, and issue logs.
• Facilitate commissioning kick-off meetings, design reviews, construction meetings, and functional performance testing activities.
• Coordinate activities among owners, architects, engineers, contractors, TAB firms, and controls vendors.
• Review Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD) documentation.
• Conduct design and submittal reviews for commissioning, maintenance, and operational performance.
• Verify commissioning requirements are incorporated into project specifications and construction documents.
• Identify and communicate potential performance issues early in the project lifecycle.
• Develop pre-functional checklists and functional performance test procedures.
• Witness startup activities, TAB verification, controls integration, and system testing.
• Lead functional performance testing of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting controls, building automation systems, and renewable energy systems.
• Verify systems perform in accordance with design intent and owner requirements.
• Maintain commissioning documentation and issue resolution logs.
• Prepare field observation reports, commissioning reports, and final project closeout documentation.
• Track deficiencies through resolution and verify corrective actions.
• Provide executive-level updates on project status, risks, and commissioning metrics.
• Support owner turnover and occupancy readiness activities.
• Review O&M manuals and training documentation.
• Verify facility staff training is completed and documented.
• Provide recommendations to improve operational performance and energy efficiency.

Skills

MEP commissioning

Project management

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Job description

UL Solutions seeks a Commissioning Manager/Engineer to lead the commissioning process for new construction, renovations, and existing facilities. You will oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and controls testing, ensuring designs meet OPR/BOD and codes. Travel to project sites is required.

You will develop testing protocols, coordinate stakeholders, review design documentation, and document performance, issues, and closeout deliverables, while updating executives on risk and progress.