Senior Commissioning Construction Manager - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Senior Commissioning Construction Manager - Fort Wayne, Indiana

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission‑critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high‑performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

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The Senior Commissioning Construction Manager I (Senior CxCMI) is a seasoned professional and trusted resource who serves as the owner’s and/or contractor’s representative throughout all phases of the commissioning process (L1–L5). This individual combines deep technical knowledge with advanced coordination and leadership across mechanical, electrical, and controls commissioning for mission‑critical environments.

As a senior technical leader, the Senior CxCMI translates client and organizational goals into commissioning strategies and tactical execution plans across multiple projects. This role provides subject matter expertise in mission‑critical system readiness and serves as an advisor to clients and internal leadership on operational optimization and program performance.

The Senior CxCMI is self‑directed on day‑to‑day work and receives high level instruction on new projects, tasks or assignments. Will execute and lead teams and projects, tasks or assignments of complex scope. May coordinate activities of other personnel.

Strategic Leadership & Execution

• Translate organizational strategy and client objectives into actionable commissioning plans that drive project success.
• Lead multi‑disciplinary teams through commissioning phases across one or more complex or concurrent projects.
• Mentor and develop junior commissioning staff and field engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Anticipate and resolve complex issues using professional judgment and creative problem‑solving.

Construction Management, Owner Advocacy & Project Oversight

• Serve as the owner’s and/or contractor’s on‑site representative ensuring adherence to project commissioning standards, QA/QC plans, and schedule objectives.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the execution of complex commissioning scopes, balancing technical, safety, and business priorities.
• Drive proactive issue identification, escalation, and resolution to prevent schedule or scope impacts.
• Represent the client in contractor and vendor meetings, enforcing commissioning deliverables and performance criteria.
• Advise project management and design teams on risk mitigation strategies and change control related to commissioning activities.
• Direct and coordinate all levels of commissioning activities—pre‑functional, functional, integrated systems testing, and acceptance.
• Validate that field activities, issue tracking, and documentation align with the client’s commissioning plan and QA/QC standards.
• Lead verification and validation processes to confirm readiness for turnover, ensuring all deficiencies are closed prior to occupancy or go‑live.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to commissioning teams and site personnel.

Readiness for Operations

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of turnover packages, including commissioning documentation, test results, and punch lists.
• Confirm that systems are fully operational and meet or exceed owner expectations.
• Support owner training sessions, as‑built verification, and post‑occupancy reviews.

Document Control & Technical Reviews

• Review and provide feedback on commissioning plans, submittals, RFIs, and…