Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager – Los Angeles, CA

Responsible for overseeing the commissioning of large facility projects from design through testing and turnover, and supporting measures for improved system energy efficiency, clean energy generation, and energy management. The role serves Government, Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Institutional, and Mission Critical facilities.

• 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 and confirm 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 complies with approved commissioning procedures and 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 complete 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.
• Apply knowledge of building systems performance and solutions for reducing operational emissions.
• Conduct field energy audits and support development of ASHRAE Level audit reports.
• Analyze energy rates and identify energy cost savings opportunities.
• Identify and document energy efficiency opportunities contributing to building or campus carbon emission reduction, specifically for HVAC and lighting systems.
• Manage and provide analysis for energy generation or clean energy and battery storage projects.
• Coordinate external resources, schedule periodic commissioning and related energy meetings, and attend construction and coordination meetings as required.
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors, testing providers, and internal project teams; execute project assignments and collaborate with engineering, design, and project management staff to support successful project delivery.
• Travel throughout the U.S. may be required.

• 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, BCA, 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.
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