Construction Commissioning Manager I and II - Solar

Mortenson; Pampa (TX); Remote; USD 126,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision coverage

Dental plan

401k with match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Construction Commissioning Manager I and II to join our Solar group to drive project construction, commissioning, and contract administration activities, using independent judgment to adapt commissioning techniques. You will develop commissioning plans, lead field visits, coordinate with the scope team, and direct system tests including NETA, SCADA, controls, and life-safety systems across multiple projects.

Travel is 100% to project sites nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or 10 years of equivalent field experience.
• Minimum six years of construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP Contractor or Commissioning firm.
• Conceptual knowledge of key construction documents and their relationship to Project Management and Field Executions.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Expert understanding of how design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover align within the project delivery process.
• Experience with key construction documents and their relationship to QA/QC.
• Understanding of PPA and testing/ turnover requirements.
• Understanding of applicable design codes, design standards, and specification requirements, and ability to interpret them.
• Proficiency in the commissioning process, L0-L5, and ability to relate construction deliverables to commissioning deliverables.
• MS Office, project management tools; familiarity with BIM360.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership.
• Ability to work 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.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and affirmative action plans.

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.

Skills

Construction mgmt

Commissioning

Communication

Leadership

QA/QC understanding

PPA understanding

Code interpretations

MS Office

BIM360

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Client relations

Scheduling

Education

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

Tools

BIM360

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Description

Mortenson is seeking a Construction Commissioning Manager I and II to join our Solar group 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.

Location: Must be open to any location in the continental United States.

Travel: This is a 100% travel position; locations may vary based on the project. Mortenson hires for a career and not a project. When your project is complete you will be assigned to another project.

This position offers opportunities at both levels 1 and 2, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.

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 six years of construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP Contractor or Commissioning firm
• Conceptual knowledge of key construction documents and their relationship to Project Management and Field Executions
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Expert understanding of how design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover align within the project delivery process
• Experience with key construction documents and their relationship to Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC)
• Understanding of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and interaction testing and turnover requirements
• Understanding of applicable design codes, design standards, and specification requirements, and ability to interpret them
• Proficiency in the commissioning process, L0-L5, and ability to relate construction deliverables to commissioning deliverables
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, project management, and pertinent web applications; strong understanding of data-based commissioning tools like BIM360
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, 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, 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 Affirmevoative Action plans

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

Commissioning Manager I

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum six years of construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP Contractor or Commissioning firm
• The base pay range for this role is $125,600 - $188,400

Commissioning Manager II

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum seven years of construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP Contractor or Commissioning firm
• 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.

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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.