Traveling Commissioning Manager - MSG - Data Centers

Division: Critical Facilities-Data Centers

Project Location(s): Kansas City, MO 64101 USA

Minimum Years

Experience:

12 years

Travel Involved: Yes, may be required

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

*** This position is for a full time traveling assignment supporting an Advanced Technology project, which includes Data Center, Pharmaceutical, Industrial/Manufacturing, and EV/Battery/Renewables market segment groups ***

Manage end-to-end Commissioning processes and delivery of new or retrofit of existing facilities to satisfy contract requirements and verify facility operations in alignment with owners’ project requirements. Plan, coordinate, and develop site-specific Commissioning activities as an integrated part of the Quality Control plan.

• Manage site-specific end-to-end Commissioning activities during Levels 1 through 5 for delivery of new or retrofit facilities.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with architects, engineers, trade partners, and operations teams to streamline and improve project delivery.
• Implement policies and procedures to support project schedule and contractual obligations, delivering a fully compliant project.
• Coordinate with project site Quality Control (QC) and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) teams to assure checklists, engineering documents, and commissioning activities are completed and follow approved test scripts.
• Maintain comprehensive understanding of major milestones, client/General Contractor contractual and trade partner obligations, and commissioning plans created by client’s third-party Commissioning Agent.
• Manage Commissioning and QC plans per contractual turnovers to the client.
• Define and manage on-site resource requirements for trade partners, equipment vendors, commissioning agents, and project staff to achieve schedule.
• Create, manage, and integrate Start-up and Commissioning schedules into the project schedule, including Level 3 through Level 5 activities and minimizing overlap of Level 4 activities.
• Collaborate with Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment vendors for efficient installations and provide feedback to client and QC Managers.
• Ensure equipment vendors adhere to the QC plan and provide appropriate resources, field documentation, and checklists prior to start-up (energization).
• Facilitate Start-up and Commissioning meetings to communicate QC Plan and schedule updates.
• Contribute to development of project-specific QC Plans and populate online equipment databases to ensure consistency in inspection test checklists and equipment details.
• Oversee development and population of Quality and Closeout dashboards, review weekly to identify trends and notify vendors and trade partners of issues to correct.
• Develop comprehensive understanding of project-specific contract documents, including plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Support pre-installation meetings with trade partners and vendors and communicate expectations of contract and scope.
• Establish and manage punch list prevention plans and related Commissioning deficiencies with the project team.
• Arrange for third-party testing and inspections; analyze and report results.
• Participate and/or facilitate quality and commissioning related onboarding of new project staff, trade partners, and vendors.
• Perform OFCI & Contractor-Furnished, Contractor-Installed equipment delivery inspections with Project Superintendents and Trade Foremen to confirm compliance with approved submittals.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program with a minimum of 12 years of General Construction experience as a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Engineer, Superintendent, or related position, including Professional Engineering and trade-specific work.
• Minimum of 5 years of Commissioning experience that bridges both field and engineering responsibilities associated with the Commissioning process.
• Well‑rounded knowledge of MEP systems and construction processes across all trades, means and methods,…