Senior Commissioning Manager: Field Lead for Complex Projects

Mortenson; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 159,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan and prescription drug

Dental plan

401k with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager I who will drive project construction and contract administration with a focus on successful commissioning. The role involves leading complex assignments, planning and evaluating commissioning techniques, and supporting Commissioning Managers in independent decision-making.

The position requires extensive experience in construction management or commissioning, strong QA/QC understanding, and the ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 15+ years of equivalent field experience.
• Eight+ years in construction management or commissioning.
• Expert understanding of design, construction, start-up, commissioning, turnover in project delivery.
• Mastery of commissioning process (L0-L5) and QA/QC relationships.
• Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, instrumentation, controls).
• Ability to manage multiple projects, delegate workload, and balance team workload.
• Positive, professional attitude with strong customer service and leadership skills.
• Willingness 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 coaching and feedback.

Skills

Project management

Commissioning expertise

Leadership

Communication

QA/QC awareness

Building systems knowledge

Multi-project management

Customer service

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

15+ years equivalent field experience

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager I who will drive project construction and contract administration with a focus on successful commissioning. The role involves leading complex assignments, planning and evaluating commissioning techniques, and supporting Commissioning Managers in independent decision-making.

The position requires extensive experience in construction management or commissioning, strong QA/QC understanding, and the ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines.