Senior Commissioning Manager I — Field Startups & System Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + vision

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction seeks a Senior Commissioning Manager I to lead project commissioning, drive field testing, and coordinate with multiple disciplines on complex assignments. You will develop procedures, mentor staff, and ensure effective turnover processes.

You will also support business development, provide coaching to teams, and travel up to 50% to collaborate with field contractors. This role offers exposure to large-scale projects and a path to grow within Mortenson.

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.
• 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 and knowledge in at least one discipline such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, instrumentation, and controls.
• 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/Coaching

Customer service

Cross-disciplinary communication

Willing to travel

Education

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

Job description

Mortenson Construction seeks a Senior Commissioning Manager I to lead project commissioning, drive field testing, and coordinate with multiple disciplines on complex assignments. You will develop procedures, mentor staff, and ensure effective turnover processes.

You will also support business development, provide coaching to teams, and travel up to 50% to collaborate with field contractors. This role offers exposure to large-scale projects and a path to grow within Mortenson.