Senior Commissioning Manager I

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

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager I 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, and 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%

A few benefits offered include

(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 conciergewith extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program
• 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.

Please Make Note

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

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.

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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.