Commissioning Field Manager
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19113, USA
Listed on 2026-10-28
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Engineering
Operations Management
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.
Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.
Position Title:Commissioning Field Manager I
Position Location:
Remote - work from anywhere in the United States. Must be located near a major airport. Travel Requirements:
Up to 75% domestic travel; relocation may be considered for long-term project needs. Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to rent vehicles. JOB SUMMARY
The Commissioning Field Manager I is a leadership role responsible for overseeing commissioning execution, managing field teams, and ensuring project milestones are met. This position builds upon Specialist II responsibilities, requiring advanced decision-making, resource coordination, and client interaction to drive successful commissioning projects.
The Commissioning Field Manager I will lead on-site commissioning efforts, direct vendors and contractors, and provide technical oversight to Specialists and Technicians. This role involves limited supervision, with the expectation that the Commissioning Field Manager I can independently manage field execution while supporting project leadership.
The Commissioning Field Manager I will be self-directed on day-to-day work and receive high level instruction on new projects or assignments. Will execute commissioning and lead project teams and projects of complex scope. Will coordinate activities of other personnel.
This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform On-site Commissioning Activities and Manage Projects (50%)- On-site inspection, validation, functional testing, verification and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical and controls equipment
- Participate in factory witness testing and observe startup activities
- Use technical equipment to perform testing
- Direct vendors / contractors in the execution of the testing
- Develop proposals including project scope, schedule and budget; generally, seek supervisory input before
- sending to client
- Timely and effective management of project site team including resource forecasting and coordination
- Identify potential project risks and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
- Primary site contact for clients and build effective, long-term client relationships
- Onboarding of project team for mobilization and provide ongoing updates
- Develop commissioning plans
- Prepare pre-functional checklists
- Prepare functional performance test scripts
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of shop drawings, submittals, and sequence of operations.
- Collaborate with engineers and project teams to resolve design discrepancies.
- Ensure that project commissioning aligns with contractual requirements and operational efficiency goals.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project progress reports and commissioning documentation.
- Maintain detailed records of testing activities, issues identified, and corrective actions taken.
- Support project closeout by compiling and submitting final commissioning reports.
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