Senior Commissioning Lead – MEP/FP Systems

Shamrock Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Shamrock Business Consulting is seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager to lead internal commissioning from planning through handover on complex, mission-critical construction projects in the Greater Chicago Area.

You will oversee electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems, coordinate with project teams and contractors, and ensure complete, compliant turnover with thorough documentation and testing. Strong field experience and relevant certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent field.
• 5–10 years in construction or engineering with a commissioning focus.
• Commissioning certification preferred: CxP, BCxP (ASHRAE), CxA (ACG), CCP (BCxA), or QCxP (University of Wisconsin); actively pursuing is acceptable.
• Strong command of construction practices and commissioning phases L0–L6; align deliverables to milestone requirements.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day site commissioning with project managers, contractors, and discipline teams to resolve issues and keep execution coordinated.
• Partner with the owner's Commissioning Provider to develop and execute commissioning plans for all MEP/FP systems—test requirements, inspections, start-up, acceptance testing, and turnover documentation.
• Review commissioning scripts, make technical recommendations, and ensure alignment with design intent and performance objectives.
• Participate in factory witness testing, functional tests, inspections, and field verification.
• Keep documentation accurate and current: issue logs, meeting minutes, field reports, and final commissioning reports.
• Oversee specialized system testing—NETA, SCADA, controls integration, and operational verification.
• Lead owner training on commissioned systems, explaining operation, performance benchmarks, and failure points.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, Construction Management - or equivalent

Tools

BIM360

CxAlloy

Job description

Shamrock Business Consulting is seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager to lead internal commissioning from planning through handover on complex, mission-critical construction projects in the Greater Chicago Area.

You will oversee electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems, coordinate with project teams and contractors, and ensure complete, compliant turnover with thorough documentation and testing. Strong field experience and relevant certifications are highly valued.