Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

MEP Project Manager / Mechanical Commissioning & Turnover Engineer

This role leads mechanical commissioning and turnover activities for complex MEP projects, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will manage multiple projects across healthcare, manufacturing, semiconductor, and commercial facilities, ensuring proper installation, startup, inspection, and documentation of mechanical and MEP systems from pre-construction through project closeout.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical commissioning and turnover activities for multiple MEP projects, ensuring all systems are installed, tested, and documented in accordance with project requirements.
• Apply a strong understanding of safety practices and proper installation methods to all field activities, inspections, and project coordination.
• Review equipment orders, submittals, and RFIs to confirm technical accuracy, compliance with specifications, and alignment with project scope.
• Coordinate system startups with vendors, subcontractors, and owners, ensuring smooth integration of mechanical and controls systems.
• Review shutdown requests and assist in planning and coordinating shutdowns with owners to minimize operational disruption.
• Understand project requirements, milestones, and deadlines, and actively assist the project team in meeting schedule and performance obligations.
• Use project management and construction software tools such as Procore, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Sage, and MS Office to manage documentation, schedules, and communication.
• Interpret and work from GNP and P& to verify system design, installation, and commissioning requirements.
• Prepare and maintain clear, accurate daily inspection reports focused on mechanical installations and system performance.
• Manage and review as-built drawings and MEP turnover packages to ensure completeness, accuracy, and readiness for client handover.
• Conduct regular mechanical inspections to verify proper installation, code compliance, and adherence to safety standards.
• Collaborate with controls vendors and subcontractors to understand and verify the controls package, including system integration and functionality.
• Maintain an understanding of infrastructure and process systems, and apply this knowledge to commissioning and turnover activities.
• Support pre-construction efforts, including review of design documents, identification of constructability issues, and planning for commissioning and turnover.
• Assist in managing change orders related to mechanical and MEP scopes, including documentation, pricing, and coordination with project stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with owners, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams using strong verbal and computer skills.
• Participate in and contribute to training and development initiatives, sharing best practices and supporting continuous improvement within the project team.

Essential Skills

• Proven project management and construction management experience in MEP or mechanical-focused projects.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical commissioning, inspections, installation oversight, and turnover documentation.
• Strong understanding of safety practices and proper installation methods for mechanical and MEP systems.
• Experience reviewing equipment orders, submittals, and RFIs for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Proficiency with Procore for project management and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project for scheduling and timeline management.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam for drawing review, markups, and document control.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD for reviewing and understanding mechanical and MEP drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret GNP and P& for mechanical and process systems.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and strong computer literacy for reporting and documentation.
• Experience with inspections, installation oversight, and controls systems within construction environments.
• Knowledge of pre-construction processes and change order management.
• 30-hour OSHA certification, demonstrating commitment to safety standards.
• Experience working on healthcare, manufacturing, clean room, or biopharma projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Sage or similar construction management and accounting software.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, for reporting and communication.
• Background in projects within healthcare, manufacturing, semiconductor, site development, and general contractor environments.
• Mechanical experience and familiarity with process piping systems, which is beneficial but not strictly required.
• Experience in commissioning activities across diverse facility types such as corporate offices, retail, and financial institutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in preparing as-built documentation and turnover packages.
• Interest in ongoing professional development, with a…