Traveling Data Center Commissioning Lead

Turner Construction Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company seeks an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead end-to-end commissioning for new and retrofit facilities within our Advanced Technology project portfolio, including Data Centers and related market segments. You will plan, coordinate, and execute site-specific commissioning activities, ensuring quality and compliance with owner requirements.

The role requires deep MEP expertise, 5+ years of commissioning experience bridging field and engineering, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program with minimum of 12 years of General Construction experience as Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Engineer, Superintendent, or related position including Professional Engineering and Trade specific work
• Minimum of 5 years of Commissioning experience that bridges both field and engineering responsibilities associated with Commissioning process
• Well-rounded knowledge of MEP systems and construction processes across all trades, means and methods, and materials their characteristics, installation procedures and tolerances, including Construction Quality Management/ Corps of Engineers Certification (USACE), highly recommended
• ASHRAE Commissioning certification, desired and/or in-depth understanding of ASHRAE Commissioning process as it relates to Commissioning activities associated with MEP Systems, including data center defined commissioning Levels 1 through 5
• Experience with Building Management Systems, including Environmental controls and Electrical Power Management Systems
• Ability to interpret contract documents, owner project requirements, drawings, specifications, system schematics, sequence of operations, MEP scopes of work and project schedule
• Travel may be required

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Commissioning processes and delivery of new or retrofit of existing facility to satisfy contract requirements and verify facility operations in alignment with owners' project requirements.
• Manage, plan, coordinate, and develop site-specific Commissioning activities as integrated part of Quality Control plan.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with architects, engineers, trade partners, and operations teams to streamline and improve project delivery and to ensure fully compliant project.
• Implement policies and procedures necessary to support project schedule, contractual obligations, and deliver fully compliant project.
• Coordinate with project site Quality Control (QC) and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) teams for MEP scope to assure checklists, engineering documents, and commissioning activities are successfully completed and follow approved test scripts and commissioning plan.
• Comprehensive understanding of major milestones, client/General Contractor (GC) contractual and trade partner/GC obligations, and commissioning plans created by client's third-party Commissioning Agent.
• Manage Commissioning and QC plan per contractual turnovers to client.
• Define and manage on-site resource requirements for trade partners, equipment vendors, commissioning agent, and project staff to achieve project schedule.
• Create, manage iterations, and integrate Start-up and Commissioning schedules into project schedule, incorporating time for required testing, cleaning, and site inspections by Commissioning Agent.
• Collaborate with Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment vendors for efficient installations and provide feedback to client and QC Managers.
• Manage equipment vendors adherence to QC plan and provide appropriate resources, field documentation, and checklists prior to start-up (Energization).
• Facilitate Start-up and Commissioning meetings to communicate QC Plan and schedule updates.
• Contribute to development of project specific QC Plan.
• Contribute to development and population of online equipment database to ensure consistency in inspection test checklists, equipment details, and naming conventions.
• Oversee development and population of Quality and Closeout dashboards associated with projects; review weekly to identify trends and notify vendor, trade partners of issues to correct.
• Develop comprehensive understanding of project-specific contract documents (including contract, plans, specifications and applicable codes).
• Support Pre-installation meetings with trade partners and vendors and communicate expectations of contract and scope.
• Establish and manage punch list prevention plan and related Commissioning deficiencies with project team.
• Arrange for third-party testing and inspections; analyze and report results.
• Participate and/ or facilitate Quality and Commissioning related on-boarding of new project staff, trade partners, and vendors.
• Perform OFCI & Contractor- Furnished, Contractor-Installed (CFCI) equipment delivery inspections in collaboration with Project Superintendents and Trade Foreman to confirm compliance with approved submittals.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program

Tools

ASHRAE Commissioning certification

Building Management Systems

Job description

Turner Construction Company seeks an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead end-to-end commissioning for new and retrofit facilities within our Advanced Technology project portfolio, including Data Centers and related market segments. You will plan, coordinate, and execute site-specific commissioning activities, ensuring quality and compliance with owner requirements.

The role requires deep MEP expertise, 5+ years of commissioning experience bridging field and engineering, strong