Commissioning Manager I​/II - Data Center

Commissioning Manager I/II - Data Center

life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

The Weitz Company is hiring a Commissioning Project Manager to be located on our data center projects for the Mission Critical Business Unit in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Join our team to work on a cutting‑edge 420+ megawatt hyperscale data center, shaping the future with state‑of‑the‑art technology, top industry experts, and unparalleled career growth opportunities!

The Commissioning Manager I is responsible for managing an assigned scope of the commissioning process, to include ensuring correct installation and functionality of equipment, systems and facilities. This role will collaborate, provide guidance and facilitate training needs to internal and external operations staff during the commissioning process. The Commissioning Manager I typically reports to the Sr. Commissioning Manager.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full‑service construction company, general contractor, design‑builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

• Manage assigned scope(s) of the commissioning process (level 1
  - 5), to include development and execution of plans and schedules; coordinate efforts with contractors and project team members; write and negotiate subcontracts
• Lead regular project meetings (i.e. commissioning, OAC); set project team expectations and coordinate trade partner schedules; provide updates and escape potential risk areas to management
• Manage the weekly work plan by providing project progress reports to management, to include scope, schedule and budget status
• Ensure commissioning processes meet quality standards, schedule requirements and customer expectations
• Conduct submittal and commissioning design, drawing and specification reviews
• Develop start‑up and test forms, functional test scripts and integrated systems test scripts; audit and approve execution
• Manage project closeout process, to include turnover of operations and maintenance manual(s), model turnover and training of the level 5 process
• Collaborate with project safety, engineering, quality control and other project teams and trade partners to review project schedule, commissioning scripts and identify and solution any schedule or cost barriers; escalate to management as necessary
• Identify and troubleshoot system installation and operation issues; coordinate with stakeholders to determine a resolution; elevate to management as necessary
• Review NETA and thermal imaging test documentation
• Create and understand project energization and load banking plan
• Lead level 3 testing on individual devices, including temperature and humidity sensors, damper actuators, differential pressure sensors, variable frequency drive (VFD), variable air volume (VAV) and energy conservation measures (ECM)
• Assist third‑party clients with level 4 functionality testing of electrical power management system (EPMS) and building management system (BMS) equipment on site
• Create pre‑commissioning equipment checklists to verify proper installation, system performance and compliance requirements in accordance with project plans and specifications
• Perform integrated systems testing (IST) and handover phases without error
• Manage dispute resolution among subcontractors, vendors, architects and owners, within delegated authority
• Identify and propose value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
• Mentor and create development goals for team members, including delegation of tasks/responsibilities for development

• A minimum of five (5) years of construction project management, mechanical and/or electrical experience is required, to include a minimum of three (3) years of HVAC, fire protection, control systems and/or electrical testing experience.
• Data center commissioning experience with hyper‑scale clients
• Proven history of leading others successfully and to teach, develop and mentor others.
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