Senior Commissioning Manager

Mortenson Construction; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 158,900 - 238,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager to lead field testing, plan commissioning activities, and coordinate with design, operations, and subcontractors on complex projects across multiple markets.

You will supervise commissioning teams, develop test procedures, and ensure QA/QC alignment while supporting business development and project turnover. Travel up to 50% is required, with opportunities to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or 15+ years of equivalent field experience.
• Minimum eight years of construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP Contractor or Commissioning firm.
• Expert understanding of how design, construction, start‑up, commissioning, and turnover align within the project delivery process.
• Mastery of the commissioning process, L0-L5, and solid understanding of key construction documents and their relationship to QA/QC.
• Comprehensive understanding of building systems across disciplines and fundamental knowledge in at least one discipline such as HVAC, plumbing/piping, electrical, lighting, instrumentation, & controls, or building envelope systems.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and anticipate project work, delegate workload, and balance workload within a team.
• Proven positive and professional attitude with excellent customer service skills and ability to coach and lead teams.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Execute and direct functional performance testing in the field
• Draft technical documents for issue resolutions, lessons learned, and best practices
• Conduct training and educational sessions within your discipline
• Communicate effectively across disciplines for construction coordination and issue resolution
• Collaborate with contractors in the field to resolve commissioning issues during testing
• Develop and coordinate system test procedures and oversee document control
• Support business development and new project sales
• Lead team members by example, offering effective coaching and feedback

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or 15+ years of equivalent field experience

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager that will be responsible for driving and leading project construction and contract administration activities with a focus on successful commissioning, actively engaging in delivering larger and more complex assignments, and supporting Commissioning Managers in planning and conducting work that requires independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of commissioning techniques, procedures, and criteria.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute and direct functional performance testing in the field
• Draft technical documents for issue resolutions, lessons learned, and best practices
• Conduct training and educational sessions within your discipline
• Communicate effectively across disciplines for construction coordination and issue resolution
• Collaborate with contractors in the field to resolve commissioning issues during testing
• Develop and coordinate system test procedures and oversee document control
• Support business development and new project sales
• Lead team members by example, offering effective coaching and feedback

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or 15+ years of equivalent field experience
• Minimum eight years of construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP Contractor or Commissioning firm
• Expert understanding of how design, construction, start‑up, commissioning, and turnover align within the project delivery process
• Mastery of the commissioning process, L0‑L5, and solid understanding of key construction documents and their relationship to QA/QC
• Comprehensive understanding of building systems across disciplines and fundamental knowledge in at least one discipline such as HVAC, plumbing/piping, electrical, lighting, instrumentation, & controls, or building envelope systems
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and anticipate project work, delegate workload, and balance workload within a team
• Proven positive and professional attitude with excellent customer service skills and ability to coach and lead teams
• Ability to travel up to 50%

BENEFITS

(for Non‑Craft & Non‑Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No‑Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

PAY RANGE

The base pay range for this role is $158,900 - $238,400 (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%). Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

OTHER

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let’s Redefine Possible

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

OTHER ITEMS TO NOTE

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.