GUAM - COMMISIONING MANAGER

Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company; Guam (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company is looking for a Commissioning Manager based in Guam to oversee HVAC and related systems. This role is essential for ensuring that all project systems are functional and comply with specifications and regulations. Responsibilities include managing the commissioning process, developing plans, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, along with over 712 years of commissioning experience. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-discipline commissioning teams on complex projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, hydronics, refrigeration, controls, and TAB procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commissioning process for HVAC and related systems.
• Develop and execute project commissioning plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety and standards.

Skills

HVAC commissioning

Project engineering

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

712+ years of experience

Tools

Field testing equipment

Commissioning software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc., a Kajima company, is a Hawaii-based company with roots dating back to 1902 when Walter Dillingham obtained a contract to dredge a channel into Pearl Harbor. Since that first dredging project, Hawaiian Dredging has evolved into a leader in the construction industry with projects ranging from the building of residential and military housing, major shopping centers, hotels, resorts, condominiums, office buildings and parking structures to highways, military facilities, industrial projects and renovation and repair work in Hawaii. Hawaiian Dredging has developed some of the finest construction professionals in Hawaii. We strive to recruit and hire the most qualified individuals for our Construction Engineering Program and our projects.

GUAM - COMMISIONING MANAGER

Location: HDCC Guam LLC

A Commissioning Manager plays a crucial role in projects, particularly in the construction and engineering sectors. The primary responsibility is to ensure that systems and components of a project are designed, installed, tested, and operated according to the specified requirements. The role is vital in ensuring that projects are completed successfully, on time, and to the required quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Provide building services schedule and technical advice for input to tenders.
• Review buyout of building services packages for compliance with future TAB and commissioning needs.
• Leads and manages the commissioning (Cx) process for HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, Electrical and related building systems from design review through construction, start-up, performance verification, and warranty/occupancy support.
• Acts as the Commissioning Authority (CxA) or manager of a Cx team to ensure systems meet owner requirements, contract documents, industry standards, and energy/performance objectives.
• Develop, maintain and execute project commissioning plans, schedules, and test procedures (FPTs functional performance tests).
• Review building services progress against project schedule, input to monthly updates and manage with scheduler the adjustment of logic to ensure planned works matches the current schedule.
• Conduct design reviews and coordinate with owners, design teams, and contractors to identify constructability, control strategy, and review operational, and performance issues early.
• Oversee factory acceptance tests (FATs), site start-up, system integration, and functional performance testing for HVAC, controls, AHUs, chillers, boilers, pumps, VAV/FCU, radon, and related systems.
• Lead Test & Balance (TAB) coordination and verification of airflow, hydronic flow, temperatures, pressures, and control sequences.
• Manage commissioning documentation: checklists, test reports, deficiency logs, test data, baseline reports, O&M manual reviews, and final Cx report.
• Track, prioritize and drive timely resolution of deficiencies and punch-list items; verify corrective actions and closeout.
• Train operations staff/owners maintenance team on system operation, sequencing, BMS/controls, and preventive maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance and QA/QC for controls programming, sequences of operations, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure provision of required building services information for inclusion in eOMSI manual.
• Coordinate with energy modeling, sustainability, and LEED/Green building verification where applicable.
• Represent the owner and communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Provide technical solutions, overview and resolution to building services issues that arise in TAB and commissioning phases of project completion.
• Ensure compliance with safety, codes, standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, local code), and applicable commissioning standards (AABC, NEBB, ASHRAE Guideline 0/1.2, etc.).

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 712+ years of HVAC commissioning, project engineering, or mechanical contracting experience (manager‑level roles usually require significant practical commissioning experience).
• Proven experience managing multi‑discipline commissioning teams on complex projects.
• Familiarity with building automation systems (BAS/BMS/PCMS), DDC controls, and common control platforms.
• Hands‑on experience with field testing equipment (airflow hoods, anemometers, manometers, data loggers, pressure gauges, thermal imaging, etc.).
• Preferred: Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP/CxA) or equivalent (AABC, NEBB, BACE), LEED AP, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or building performance credentials.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, hydronics, refrigeration, controls, and TAB procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, team leadership, client‑facing skills, and problem‑solving ability.
• Project scheduling and risk management experience.
• Proficient with Commissioning software, Microsoft Office, and data analysis tools.