Senior Commissioning Manager

Senior Commissioning Manager

The Senior Commissioning Manager provides support to MEP project teams at multiple project sites focused on the successful installation, startup, commissioning, and turnover of MEP systems. The Sr. Cx Manager provides schedule input, design reviews, project site walks, systems technical evaluations, technical reviews, and review of Building Automation design and systems sequences of operation.

This position is responsible for supporting multiple project MEP staff and ensuring quality and timely completion of the project. The position supports the regional MEP Director and Project Managers to assist in the professional development of the MEP team on multiple sites. Supports the National MEP team in national MEP training and mentoring of junior staff.

• Supports multiple project teams for the successful installation, startup, commissioning and turnover of MEP systems.
• Act as a technical consultant for MEP systems, BAS controls systems, and the commissioning process.
• Provides design reviews, schedule coordination, project site walks, RFI reviews, and submittal reviews.
• Participates in controls sequence of operation reviews making recommendations as appropriate.
• Assist in the project’s quality process.
• Support MEP regional training, mentoring of staff, and support MEP Peer group.
• Support the National MEP training efforts and participate in training activities.
• Maintain thorough understanding of the McCarthy/Trade Partner contracts for MEP.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors, subcontractors and owners to represent McCarthy core values.
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs.
• Some travel will be required for national trainings and other regional project support.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of MEP systems commissioning experience on multiple projects in healthcare, commercial, laboratory, higher education, aviation, or mission critical environments.
• Expert understanding of the project delivery process, including design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover, and how these phases align.
• Advanced knowledge of MEP construction principles and practices; mechanical, electrical, plumbing design experience preferred.
• Active or previous national Commissioning Authority certification.
• Proficiency with commissioning tools, processes, and software, including OPR, BOD, PFT, FPT, IST, O&M manuals, systems manuals, plans, schedules, and systems training, with strong knowledge of commissioning standards and practices.
• Familiarity with advanced building systems, including MEP, fire protection, building automation, and expertise in building controls (sequence of operations, point‑to‑point checkout, trend analysis); building envelope commissioning experience preferred.
• Experience working with trade partners and leading successful project teams, including employee development and maintaining relationships with external partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and anticipate project workloads.
• Positive, professional attitude with excellent customer service, coaching, and team leadership skills.

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