Commissioning Construction Manager - Columbus, OH

Description

• Act as the owner’s and/or contractors “eyes and ears” on site, ensuring all commissioning activities align with the client’s quality control specifications, commissioning plan, and programmatic expectations.
• Provide weekly commissioning updates to keep the client informed of progress. Report status to stakeholders, facilitate root-cause analysis for non-conformances, track dispositions through closure, and generate metrics to communicate overall site commissioning compliance.
• Review commissioning plans, shop drawings, submittals, RFIs; verify contractor commissioning requirements are flowed down to vendors; assist in maintaining the field document control system (drawings, tests, inspections, vendor data, as-builts).
• Validate that all systems are fully commissioned, operational, and meet owner requirements.
• Support contract administration and regulatory compliance, coordinating with legal and project management teams to resolve disputes or clarify scope where commissioning deviations are involved.
• Drive early issue resolution to prevent delays in project closeout and operational handoff.
• Ensure all commissioning records are maintained and accessible for future reference.
• Use common tools (Procore, BIM 360/ACC, Bluebeam, MS Project/P6, Excel/PowerPoint/Teams) for traceability and dashboarding.
• Ensure all commissioning documentation, punch lists, and test results are complete and accurate before turnover to operations.
• Ensure field-level activities—including inspections, documentation, issue tracking, and test witnessing—are conducted in accordance with the client’s commissioning plan of record and QAQC program.
• Lead proactive risk identification and escalation pathways, emphasizing early detection and resolution of commissioning issues to maintain project momentum and readiness.
• Enforce health, safety and environmental requirements and site safety policies, including LOTO, in coordination with contractors and client teams during commissioning activities.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication among the owner, design team, contractors, equipment manufacturers and vendors, commissioning agents, and trade partners to ensure consistent interpretation and execution of the client’s commissioning standards.
• Oversee and coordinate all commissioning activities, including pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, integrated systems testing, and final acceptance.

Requirements

• Travel between 75-100% in various support roles until extended project assignment is received, this may include travel to any of the 50 US states.
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
• Ability to leverage AI, data analytics and emerging technologies to streamline commissioning workflows and drive innovation.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or related discipline
• If candidate is not local to a project site - the ability to relocate to the project location within 1 – 3 months of extended project assignment unless the project location supports 100% travel.
• Two years hands‑on install/testing/validation/troubleshooting of mechanical, controls, and/or electrical infrastructure plus a minimum of 5 additional years of related experience.
• Movement through data center and outdoor environments (heat/cold/precipitation), including tight spaces
• Frequent manipulation of small parts/tools
• Clear, concise communication (technical and non-technical) with the ability to represent the owner directly with contractors and clients.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to rent vehicles.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• Strong working knowledge of commissioning processes for electrical, mechanical, and controls systems in mission-critical environments.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams); exceptional organization and file management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedule inputs and enforce commissioning standards across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to achieve NFPA 70E and/or OSHA training as required; strict adherence to HSE/LOTO policies.

Benefits

• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• Dental and vision plans
• Stair/ladder access
• Periods of stationary work;
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment
• Reasonable accommodation available
• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Temporary or Permanent Relocation assistance is available.
• Extended project assignment is defined as a project location where a continuous onsite presence is required in excess of 6 months. Project assignments are typically between 9 months and 4 years; however, shorter temporary relocation assignments may be required depending on location and client agreement.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance