Traveling Commissioning Lead, Data Center Projects

Turner Construction Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

HSA

FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Turner Construction Company seeks an experienced Commissioning Lead for a full-time traveling assignment supporting Advanced Technology projects, including Data Centers, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial/Manufacturing, and EV/Battery initiatives.

The role requires 70-80% travel across sites, supervising end-to-end commissioning from Level 1 to Level 5 and coordinating with Owners, GC, and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Commissioning experience bridging field and engineering responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Commissioning activities for Level 1 through Level 5.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, trade partners, and operations to streamline project delivery.
• Implement policies and procedures to support project schedule and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with QC and MEP teams to ensure checklists, documents, and commissioning activities are completed.
• Understand milestones, client/GC obligations, and commissioning plans.
• Manage Commissioning and QC plan per contractual turnovers to client.
• Define and manage on-site resource requirements for trade partners, equipment vendors, and project staff.
• Create and integrate Start-up and Commissioning schedules into the project plan.
• Collaborate with OFCI equipment vendors for efficient installations and provide feedback to client and QC Managers.
• Facilitate Start-up and Commissioning meetings to communicate QC Plan and schedule updates.
• Contribute to development of project-specific QC Plan and online equipment database.
• Develop understanding of contract documents and communicate expectations to trades.
• Support pre-installation meetings and punch list prevention planning.
• Arrange for third-party testing and inspections; analyze and report results.
• Participate in onboarding of new project staff and vendors.
• Perform OFCI and CFCI equipment delivery inspections with Project Superintendents.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Commissioning experience

MEP systems knowledge

Contract interpretation

Building Management Systems

ASHRAE knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ASHRAE certification

Job description

Turner Construction Company seeks an experienced Commissioning Lead for a full-time traveling assignment supporting Advanced Technology projects, including Data Centers, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial/Manufacturing, and EV/Battery initiatives.

The role requires 70-80% travel across sites, supervising end-to-end commissioning from Level 1 to Level 5 and coordinating with Owners, GC, and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.