Manager - MEP Commissioning

Description

• Assist in the execution of functional tests and verification procedures to ensure systems meet performance standards.
• Ensure adherence to the QC Plan by confirming availability of necessary resources, field documentation, and commissioning checklists prior to energization. Monitor completion of critical checkpoints before progressing to the next phase.
• Integrate start-up and commissioning timelines into the overall project schedule, accounting for critical activities such as system testing, cleaning, and third-party inspections.
• Coordinate and evaluate third-party inspections and testing efforts, analyzing outcomes and facilitating timely corrective actions.
• Lead or support pre-installation meetings with trade partners and vendors to communicate scope, expectations, and commissioning protocols.
• Manage site-specific end-to-end commissioning activities for both new construction and retrofit projects, ensuring seamless delivery in alignment with project goals and operational readiness.
• Provide on-site construction support for MEP systems, overseeing startup, test & balancing and commissioning, including owner training.
• Develop a working knowledge of key project milestones, client/Construction Manager (CM) contract requirements, and third-party commissioning plans to proactively support successful project turnover.
• Oversee execution of the punch list prevention plan, working closely with project teams to identify and resolve commissioning-related deficiencies.
• Maintain a strong understanding of all applicable contract documents, including specifications, drawings, submittals, and building codes, to ensure construction and commissioning alignment.
• Foster strong, collaborative partnerships with architects, engineers, trade partners, and construction operations teams to enhance project delivery, drive efficiencies, and ensure full compliance with design intent and quality standards.
• Oversee coordination with site-based Quality Control (QC) and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) teams to ensure all checklists, engineering documentation, and commissioning activities are completed in accordance with approved test scripts and commissioning plans.
• Assist in the development of commissioning plans for MEP systems that include testing requirements, inspections, factory startup, acceptance testing, documentation requirements and demonstration of full operational readiness.
• Execute and enforce project-specific policies and procedures to support schedule adherence, contractual deliverables, and regulatory compliance.
• Represent the project team in start-up and commissioning meetings, communicating QC plan execution and schedule status to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Additional Role Specific Skills: 30-hour OSHA certificate is desirable. LEED-accredited professional is desirable. Familiarity with working with BIM is a must.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in the commercial construction industry and/or MEP design, estimation, and construction.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or like discipline required.

Benefits

• 401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
• The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Be an employee-owner!

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance