Commissioning Manager - Mission Critical

Commissioning Manager - Mission Critical

Join Big-D Construction as a Commissioning Manager for mission critical projects. This opportunity is for experienced professionals who will lead the commissioning process on large, highly technical construction projects.

• Develop and implement commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures with commissioning agents, user groups, subcontractors, and construction team members.
• Coordinate with design and construction teams to integrate commissioning activities into the master project schedule.
• Manage the commissioning process for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, building controls, and other critical systems.
• Oversee pre‑functional and functional testing of equipment and systems to verify proper installation and functionality.
• Document commissioning activities, test results, and equipment certifications.
• Collaborate with user groups to ensure a smooth transition from construction to operation.
• Provide solution‑oriented troubleshooting and schedule/facilitate factory witness testing.
• Coordinate and verify site acceptance verifications and ensure all testing L1‑L5 is properly performed and documented.
• Work with manufacturers, subcontractors, vendors, and customers for equipment energizations and start‑ups.
• Prepare and manage materials needed for the commissioning process.
• Write and track RFIs, document best practices and procedures, and submit change orders.
• Manage commissioning teams for each scope (mechanical, electrical, controls, and CxA).
• Develop comprehensive commissioning schedules and prepare for recovery plans.
• Hold preparation meetings, safety briefings, and commissioning coordination meetings.
• Review and approve testing scripts with CxA/customer, ensuring feasibility with subcontractors.
• Participate in job closeout processes and enforce safety/OHS standards.
• Build and maintain detailed commissioning schedules with proactive mitigation of constraints.
• Communicate unresolved constraints and impacts in a timely manner.
• Ensure up‑to‑date project documents are supplied to subcontractors and CxA.
• Assist with redlining and updating drawings as commissioning progresses.
• Provide technical and procedural commissioning direction to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prioritize equipment issues and drive resolution to minimize process impact.
• Apply LOTO and energy management practices throughout testing evolutions.

• Multiple years of experience in commissioning management.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and building controls systems.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and guidelines related to construction and commissioning.
• Experience with commissioning tools, equipment, and software applications.
• Effective project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders including clients, user groups, and commissioning agents.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office programs.

• Regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear.
• Regularly required to work with a computer.
• Frequently required to use hands to manipulate, handle or feel.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and color vision.

• The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet to moderate; in the field it may be moderate to loud.
• May be required to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to safety hazards while on a jobsite.

• 100% Medical & Dental premiums paid for the employee.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• PTO & Holidays.
• 401(k) with match.
• Life Insurance & Disability paid for.
• Supplemental benefits available.
• Company vehicle.

Application Process:
Interested applicants must submit their resume through our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big‑D Construction.