Project Manager – Commissioning – CX – Mission Critical

Commissioning Manager

The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission‑critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast‑paced, MEP‑intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission‑critical construction industry.

The Commissioning Manager is responsible for overseeing the installation, commissioning, maintenance and documentation of MEP assets and systems throughout the entire project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of building MEP systems, excellent leadership skills, and a strong commitment to ensuring project success.

• Oversee, manage, and document all day‑to‑day commissioning activities including OSHA safety compliance
• Direct field personnel according to the project plan and Suffolk supervisory principles
• Communicate issues, events, performance, and progress daily to the Project Manager
• Report any problems promptly to the Project Manager to facilitate the most cost‑effective solutions
• Establish effective working relationships with clients and Suffolk team members
• Request advice and assistance from the General Superintendent on matters pertaining to materials, sequencing, scheduling and personnel
• Supervision and Leadership:
• Leads, directs and coordinates the work of subcontractors in the commissioning of Level 0 through Level 5 process with regards to MEP systems
• Provide guidance, training, and mentoring team members
• Foster a culture of safety and quality on the job site
• Identify pre‑mobilization activities in conjunction with the Project Executive, General Superintendent, and the Project Manager
• Technical Expertise:
• Review and interpret project plans and specifications to ensure accurate system installation
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during installation and commissioning
• Stay up to date with industry trends
• Scheduling:
• Develop start‑up schedule with Project Manager and send it to the Project Executive and General Superintendent for review
• Assist in implementing construction schedules in the field
• Establish and implement the Project Baseline Schedule based on the project contracts and subcontractor input, considering any elements that might impact the schedule
• Maintain the schedule and ensure that work performed is consistent with the contract and will meet or exceed client expectations
• Update Project Schedule monthly
• Provide progress report with the two‑week look ahead of schedule to the Project Manager and the field staff
• Safety:
• Ensure that all subcontractors participate in a safety pre‑construction meeting prior to starting work on the project
• Ensure that all subcontractors have a full set of MSD sheets on the project, as well as their site‑specific safety plan and current insurance certificate or OCIP/CCIP enrollment
• Review the project daily to ensure that all activities are being performed in accordance with all OSHA and governing requirements and the project site specific safety plan
• Review safety reports and injury data to assess safety performance on assigned projects
• Ensure project(s) are budgeted & staffed appropriately to support safety programs
• Communicate clear expectations for safety to project teams
• Perform safety inspections using predictive solutions software IAW SCCI safety program
• Adhere to all Suffolk Safety program requirements
• Quality Management:
• Ensure that all pertinent benchmarks for the project are established and inserted into the baseline schedule
• Ensure that all appropriate individuals become members of the Q‑Team
• Ensure that all 1st delivery inspections and Benchmark inspections occur per the baseline schedule so as not to impact the progression of the subsequent work
• Ensure that the inspections are approved, documented, and communicated to the project team
• Implement and enforce quality control processes to ensure the reliability and performance of MEP systems throughout Level 0 through Level 5 commissioning activities
• Coordinate and supervise testing of…