Senior Commissioning Lead - Mission Critical Facilities

Turner Construction Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Chicago seeks a seasoned Commissioning Manager to lead end-to-end commissioning for new and retrofit facilities. You will work with owners, GC, and trade partners to verify operations meet project requirements and contractual obligations.

The role emphasizes Level 1 through 5 commissioning, collaboration with QC, MEP teams, and OFCI/CFCI vendors, plus creating and maintaining test scripts, checklists, and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 12+ years in general construction (MEP engineering, superintendent, or related).
• Minimum 5 years of commissioning experience bridging field and engineering.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, construction processes, and QC documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end commissioning activities from Level 1 to Level 5 for new or retrofit projects.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, trades, and operations to ensure project compliance.
• Integrate startup, commissioning schedules, and testing into the project plan.
• Lead QC plan development and collaborate with OFCI/CFCI vendors for installations.
• Facilitate commissioning meetings and maintain dashboards for issue trends.

Skills

Commissioning

MEP knowledge

Contract interpretation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

Turner Construction Company in Chicago seeks a seasoned Commissioning Manager to lead end-to-end commissioning for new and retrofit facilities. You will work with owners, GC, and trade partners to verify operations meet project requirements and contractual obligations.

The role emphasizes Level 1 through 5 commissioning, collaboration with QC, MEP teams, and OFCI/CFCI vendors, plus creating and maintaining test scripts, checklists, and schedules.