Senior Manager - MEP Commissioning

Senior Manager - MEP Commissioning

First Finish | A Shawmut Company

Boston, MA

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Be an employee-owner!
• 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

• Experience:
  
  10+ years of progressive experience in MEP commissioning, construction management, or building systems engineering, with a proven track record of leading complex projects
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline required. Master’s degree or advanced certifications preferred
• Certifications:
  
  LEED AP, CxA, or equivalent commissioning credentials highly desirable. OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Technical Proficiency:
  Strong knowledge of BIM, commissioning software, and building automation systems

• Lead and manage end‑to‑end commissioning activities for multiple large‑scale new construction and retrofit projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and operational readiness
• Develop and implement comprehensive commissioning strategies, integrating system startup, testing, and turnover milestones into overall project schedules
• Establish and enforce project‑specific commissioning protocols, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and quality benchmarks from design phase to project close‑out
• Integrate commission readiness early in project planning to reduce last‑minute issues
• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, trade partners, commissioning teams and Shawmut’s construction team to ensure systems are installed and commissioned in accordance with design intent and performance expectations
• Oversee coordination with site‑based Quality Control (QC) and MEP teams to ensure all commissioning documentation, checklists, and test scripts are completed accurately and on schedule
• Lead commissioning meetings and represent the project team in discussions with internal and external stakeholders, providing updates on schedule, quality, and readiness
• Ensure readiness for energization and system startup by verifying completion of critical QC checkpoints and availability of required documentation and resources
• Direct the execution of functional tests and verification procedures to confirm system performance and operational compliance
• Support the development of commissioning plans for MEP systems, including testing protocols, inspection requirements, factory startup coordination, and owner training
• Maintain thorough knowledge of project specifications, drawings, submittals, and applicable building codes to ensure commissioning activities align with design and regulatory standards
• Facilitate pre‑installation meetings with trade partners and vendors to communicate commissioning scope, expectations, and protocols
• Monitor and resolve commissioning‑related deficiencies through proactive punch list management and coordination with project teams
• Help manage comprehensive owner training, O&M documentation and operational readiness to ensure clients and effectively manage their building from day one
• Help implement pre‑turn‑over audits and punch list resolution strategy to enhance efficiency
• Continuous improvement: develop a tracking system startup success and owner satisfaction to measure improvement
• Evaluate third‑party inspection and testing results, ensuring timely resolution of issues and documentation of corrective actions
• Provide leadership and mentorship to commissioning staff, interns, and assistants, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement

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