DLB Associates

Commissioning Construction Manager II

DLB Associates

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Charleston • South Carolina • United States

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Salary

💰 $99,750 - $120,225 per year

About the role

  • The Commissioning Construction Manager (CxCM) serves as the owner’s and/or contractor’s representative throughout all phases of the commissioning process (L1–L5).
  • Act as the owner’s and/or contractors “eyes and ears” on site, ensuring all commissioning activities align with the client’s quality control specifications, commissioning plan, and programmatic expectations.
  • Lead proactive risk identification and escalation pathways, emphasizing early detection and resolution of commissioning issues to maintain project momentum and readiness.
  • Facilitate cross-functional communication among the owner, design team, contractors, equipment manufacturers and vendors, commissioning agents, and trade partners to ensure consistent interpretation and execution of the client’s commissioning standards.
  • Support contract administration and regulatory compliance, coordinating with legal and project management teams to resolve disputes or clarify scope where commissioning deviations are involved.
  • Oversee and coordinate all commissioning activities, including pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, integrated systems testing, and final acceptance.
  • Ensure field-level activities—including inspections, documentation, issue tracking, and test witnessing—are conducted in accordance with the client’s commissioning plan of record and QAQC program.
  • Enforce health, safety and environmental requirements and site safety policies, including LOTO, in coordination with contractors and client teams during commissioning activities.
  • Ensure all commissioning documentation, punch lists, and test results are complete and accurate before turnover to operations.
  • Validate that all systems are fully commissioned, operational, and meet owner requirements.
  • Drive early issue resolution to prevent delays in project closeout and operational handoff.
  • Review commissioning plans, shop drawings, submittals, RFIs; verify contractor commissioning requirements are flowed down to vendors; assist in maintaining the field document control system (drawings, tests, inspections, vendor data, as-builts).
  • Ensure all commissioning records are maintained and accessible for future reference.
  • Use common tools (Procore, BIM 360/ACC, Bluebeam, MS Project/P6, Excel/PowerPoint/Teams) for traceability and dashboarding.
  • Provide weekly commissioning updates to keep the client informed of progress. Report status to stakeholders, facilitate root-cause analysis for non-conformances, track dispositions through closure, and generate metrics to communicate overall site commissioning compliance.

Requirements

  • Strong working knowledge of commissioning processes for electrical, mechanical, and controls systems in mission-critical environments.
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams); exceptional organization and file management.
  • Ability to leverage AI, data analytics and emerging technologies to streamline commissioning workflows and drive innovation.
  • Clear, concise communication (technical and non-technical) with the ability to represent the owner directly with contractors and clients.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage schedule inputs and enforce commissioning standards across multiple stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or related discipline OR Two years hands‑on install/testing/validation/troubleshooting of mechanical, controls, and/or electrical infrastructure plus a minimum of 5 additional years of related experience.
  • Ability to achieve NFPA 70E and/or OSHA training as required; strict adherence to HSE/LOTO policies.
Benefits
  • Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
  • Flex spending accounts (FSA)
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
  • 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
  • PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
  • Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
  • Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
  • Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
  • Paid parental leave after one year of employment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
commissioning processeselectrical systemsmechanical systemscontrols systemsdata analyticsemerging technologiesschedule managementinstallationtestingvalidation
Soft Skills
clear communicationorganizational skillsfile managementproblem-solvingstakeholder managementrisk identificationissue resolutioncross-functional communicationleadershipattention to detail
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringNFPA 70EOSHA training