Senior Commissioning Manager – Complex Projects

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

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.