Commissioning Manager

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR, and we are hiring a Commissioning Manager to be based in Los Angeles, CA.

• Lead and manage the commissioning process from project initiation through turnover, coordinating owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and testing providers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Develop Commissioning Plans and Commissioning Reports, including recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, deficiency logs, and equipment operation and maintenance manuals.
• Review Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD) documents and verify alignment with project commissioning objectives.
• Perform commissioning-focused reviews of design drawings, specifications, and material or equipment submittals at key project milestones; document findings, recommendations, and issue resolution.
• Maintain commissioning issues logs and coordinate resolution of deficiencies identified throughout design, construction, startup, and functional testing; track corrective actions until resolution.
• Perform periodic construction site observations to verify systems are installed in accordance with design intent and requirements.
• Verify completion of equipment startup activities, pre-functional checklists, TAB reports, and prerequisite documentation prior to functional performance testing.
• Develop functional performance test scripts and procedures; witness and document functional performance testing performed by contractors, vendors, and testing providers.
• Verify testing is conducted in accordance with approved commissioning procedures; document results, observations, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Review and validate contractor, vendor, and third‑party testing reports for completeness, compliance, and consistency with commissioning requirements.
• Verify completeness of project turnover documentation including training records, operation and maintenance manuals, as‑built documentation, and system turnover packages.
• Review, coordinate, and support development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for critical facility operations and commissioning activities.
• Perform fundamental and enhanced commissioning in support of client LEED goals.
• Perform field energy audits and support development of ASHRAE Level audit reports; analyze energy rates and cost savings.
• Identify and document energy efficiency project opportunities contributing to building or campus carbon emission reduction, specifically for HVAC and lighting systems.
• Manage and provide analysis of energy generation or clean energy and battery storage projects.
• Support management of external resources as needed; schedule and direct periodic commissioning and related energy meetings; attend construction and coordination meetings.
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors, testing providers, and internal project teams to execute project assignments and collaborate with engineering, design, and project management staff to support successful delivery.
• Travel may be required throughout the U.S.

• Experience commissioning HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, controls, central utility plants, or mission‑critical facility systems.
• Experience developing commissioning plans, pre‑functional checklists, functional performance test procedures, and final commissioning reports.
• Understanding of relevant technical standards, industry organizations, and best practices, including ASHRAE, CCC (California Commissioning Collaborative), BCA (Building Commissioning Association), ASME, SMACNA, and LEED.
• Strong technical writing, documentation management, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple commissioning projects simultaneously and communicate effectively with owners, design teams, contractors, and facility operators.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor scope throughout the project and…