Senior Commissioning Manager

Clayco; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

A leading construction firm in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager to oversee commissioning activities on various projects. The role entails managing schedules, developing commissioning plans, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and over 15 years of relevant experience in large-scale construction projects. This position involves frequent travel and a commitment to safety protocols. Comprehensive benefits and a discretionary bonus are also offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in construction and commissioning.
• Commissioning certification credentials are a plus.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems is a plus.
• Building Automation Systems experience a plus.
• Proficient in creating, reviewing, and presenting reports regarding commissioning activities.
• Experience developing plans and processing relating to commissioning for large scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning activities for multiple projects.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans and documentation.
• Coordinate with project management and operations teams.
• Responsible for commissioning activities on project site.
• Commissioning Leader on the project, chair meetings coordinate commissioning activities.
• Mentor and coach junior level staff on the commissioning process.
• Manage commissioning schedule and coordinate support needed from Field Superintendents, QA/QC staff, commissioning Engineers.
• Coordinate with Operations Team and Project Management team on schedule, budget, training, and issues that arise.
• Verification of pre-commissioning and start-up activities / documentation to confirm project is ready for commissioning activities.
• Audit commissioning paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate commissioning activities and required team/vendor required onsite days.
• Provide updates and reports on any commissioning issues in a timely manner to all necessary parties.
• Prepare for transition to client after final inspections and commissioning processes are complete.
• Manage Observations/Issue log, update and track through closure.
• Responsible for integrated system testing and compilation of results.
• Assist department manager is staffing requirements for various projects.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Reporting & presentations

Large-scale projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

The Senior Commissioning Manager will be responsible for overseeing the commissioning activities and processes for multiple projects varying in scope and complexity. This would include managing the schedule, creation of the project specific pre-functional test forms, creation of the functional test scripts, and creation / finalizing the commissioning plan.

The Specifics of the Role

• Review project documentation, including plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Review submittals and shop drawings for compliance with project requirements.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans and documentation, including schedules.
• Responsible for commissioning activities on project site.
• Commissioning Leader on the project, chair meetings coordinate commissioning activities.
• Mentor and coach junior level staff on the commissioning process.
• Manage commissioning schedule and coordinate support needed from Field Superintendents, QA/QC staff, commissioning Engineers.
• Coordinate with Operations Team and Project Management team on schedule, budget, training, and issues that arise.
• Verification of pre-commissioning and start-up activities / documentation to confirm project is ready for commissioning activities.
• Audit commissioning paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate commissioning activities and required team/vendor required onsite days.
• Provide updates and reports on any commissioning issues in a timely manner to all necessary parties.
• Prepare for transition to client after final inspections and commissioning processes are complete.
• Manage Observations/Issue log, update and track through closure.
• Responsible for integrated system testing and compilation of results.
• Assist department manager is staffing requirements for various projects.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of experience in construction, commissioning, start-up, and operations on large scale projects.
• Commissioning certification credentials is a plus.
• Building Automation Systems (Controls) experience a plus.
• Proficient in creating, reviewing, and presenting reports regarding commissioning activities.
• Experience developing plans and processing relating to commissioning for large scale construction projects.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – frequent Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders - Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.