Lead Commissioning Project Manager (MEP)

ACTalent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Job summary

Actalent seeks an experienced Commissioning Project Manager for a major financial-sector facility in downtown Dallas. This contract-to-hire role focuses on leading commissioning providers and MEP activities, with substantial hands-on experience required.

You will guide a cross-functional team through design, pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases, ensuring adherence to ASHRAE, CSA, and LEED guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years direct commissioning experience on projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and HVAC&R.
• Experience coordinating multiple vendors and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee commissioning projects for a large, complex facility, focusing on MEP systems.
• Demonstrate fluency in commissioning processes aligned with ASHRAE, CSA, and LEED guidelines.
• Monitor and oversee commissioning-related projects across design, pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to align goals and commissioning requirements.
• Develop and review Commissioning Plans and Specifications with clear scope and performance criteria.
• Manage commissioning activity schedules and milestones to keep projects on track.
• Lead field-based commissioning activities, site visits, and testing.
• Review design drawings and submittals to verify compliance with requirements.
• Chair commissioning meetings to coordinate stakeholders and resolve issues.
• Travel to client sites across the USA (and internationally if needed) to oversee implementation.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Hands-on commissioning

Project leadership

MEP systems

ASHRAE/CSA/LEED

Travel 50%

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Facility Grid

Testing meters

Infrared cameras

Power quality meters

Pitot tubes

Job description

Actalent seeks an experienced Commissioning Project Manager for a major financial-sector facility in downtown Dallas. This contract-to-hire role focuses on leading commissioning providers and MEP activities, with substantial hands-on experience required.

You will guide a cross-functional team through design, pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases, ensuring adherence to ASHRAE, CSA, and LEED guidelines.