Lead Commissioning Manager — Complex Projects

Daksta; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Daksta is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning on large-scale, technically complex construction projects across the United States. You will own planning, testing, documentation, and turnover, coordinating with MEP teams, engineers, and owners.

Candidate should have deep commissioning knowledge, able to manage prefunctional checks, startup, functional testing, and issue resolution on projects from healthcare to mission-critical facilities; data-center experience

Qualifications

• Relevant commissioning, engineering, construction, or technical qualifications are beneficial.
• CxA, CCP, BCxP, CEM, LEED AP, PE, or similar credentials advantageous but not mandatory.
• Strong professional experience in commissioning (Cx) and complex MEP/building systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commissioning process across complex construction projects.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain commissioning plans, schedules, testing activities, and turnover requirements.
• Drive commissioning activities from preconstruction and installation through startup, functional performance testing, integrated testing, and final handover.
• Coordinate commissioning requirements across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, controls/BAS, and associated building systems.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, sequences of operation, and commissioning documentation.
• Monitor equipment installation and system readiness ahead of startup and testing.
• Coordinate equipment startup, pre-functional checklists, functional performance testing, and system verification.
• Lead commissioning meetings and maintain accountability across contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Cx Management

MEP building systems

Construction oversight

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree

Cx credentials (CxA/CCP)

Tools

CAD software

MS Project

Job description

Daksta is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning on large-scale, technically complex construction projects across the United States. You will own planning, testing, documentation, and turnover, coordinating with MEP teams, engineers, and owners.

Candidate should have deep commissioning knowledge, able to manage prefunctional checks, startup, functional testing, and issue resolution on projects from healthcare to mission-critical facilities; data-center experience