Senior Commissioning Manager

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

The Opportunity

Shamrock Business Consulting is recruiting a Senior Commissioning Manager for a client building complex, mission-critical construction projects in the Greater Chicago Area. This is a direct-hire, permanent placement with a firm that puts commissioning at the center of project delivery - not as an afterthought at closeout.

You’ll own the internal commissioning process from planning through final handover: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and fire sprinkler systems. Full system functionality. Compliance with design and performance standards. Clean turnover. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with project teams, contractors, and consultants to plan, execute, and document every commissioning activity on the job.

What You'll Do

• Run day-to-day site commissioning. Work 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, factory start-up and acceptance testing, integrated system testing, and turnover documentation.
• Review commissioning scripts, make technical recommendations, and keep everything aligned with design intent and performance objectives.
• Participate directly in factory witness testing, functional performance 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. Explain how they run, what performance should look like, and where they can fail.
• Travel to project sites within the Greater Chicago Area or as required.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, Construction Management - or equivalent trade experience. We care about what you can do in the field.
• 5-10 years in construction or engineering with a commissioning focus, ideally with a GC, MEP engineering firm, or consultancy. Data center experience is a strong plus.
• Commissioning certification highly preferred: CxP, BCxP (ASHRAE), CxA (ACG), CCP (BCxA), or QCxP (University of Wisconsin). Actively pursuing one? Still apply.
• Strong command of construction practices and commissioning phases L0-L6, with the ability to align deliverables to milestone requirements.
• Ability to assess risk, schedule impact, and safety considerations tied to commissioning activities.
• Proven experience integrating fire/life safety systems with MEP/FP systems.
• QA/QC and test-and-balance experience to ensure system performance and commissioning readiness.
• Thorough understanding of design codes, standards, and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management tools, and commissioning platforms such as BIM360 and CxAlloy.
• Strong meeting facilitation - you document action items and close them out.
• Clear communication, solid technical writing, disciplined time management, and the interpersonal skills to influence without friction.

Compensation

• Base salary: $125,000-$175,000, depending on experience
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Full benefits package - details provided during the interview process

Why Work With Shamrock

Shamrock Business Consulting is a direct-hire recruiting firm specializing in power, construction, and mission-critical infrastructure. We don't post jobs and wait. We know this niche, we know the players, and we'll give you a straight answer on whether this role fits your career - before you spend an hour on a call.