Commissioning Construction Manager I – Heavy Travel

DLB Associates

Commissioning Construction Manager I overseeing commissioning efforts for electrical and mechanical systems in mission-critical environments. Collaborating with various teams and ensuring project quality and compliance standards.

Posted 4/3/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,750 - $95,812 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the owner’s and/or contractor’s on-site commissioning activities, helping to ensure work aligns with project quality standards, the commissioning plan, and client expectations
Assist in identifying and communicating potential risks, schedule impacts, or commissioning concerns to senior staff for timely resolution
Participate in coordination among the owner, design team, contractors, equipment vendors, commissioning agents, and trade partners to maintain alignment with commissioning requirements
Support project management and compliance efforts by helping track documentation, clarifying scope questions, and escalating issues appropriately
Assist in organizing and coordinating commissioning activities such as pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, integrated systems testing, and final acceptance
Perform field-level tasks - including inspections, documentation, issue tracking, and test witnessing - under the direction of senior commissioning or construction management staff
Help verify that commissioning documentation, punch lists, and test results are accurate and complete prior to project turnover
Assist in validating that all systems are fully commissioned, operational, and meet owner requirements
Drive early issue resolution to prevent delays in project closeout and operational handoff
Prepare and distribute regular commissioning progress updates under the guidance of senior staff
Help monitor issue logs, track non-conformances through closure, and assist in generating metrics and summaries to communicate commissioning progress and compliance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline OR Two years of hands‑on install/testing/validation/troubleshooting of mechanical, controls, and/or electrical infrastructure PLUS Minimum of three years of additional related experience
Knowledge of commissioning processes for electrical, mechanical, and controls system principles in mission‑critical environments
Knowledge of industry trends, project management and construction procedures, and best practices
Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction of mission critical, commercial buildings, or other structures
Knowledge of the importance of the Method of Procedure (MOP) process and work notifications
Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
Skilled at using construction management software such as Procore
Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

commissioning processesmechanical systemselectrical systemscontrols systemsinstallingtestingvalidationtroubleshootingproject managementconstruction procedures

Soft Skills

organizational skillsteamworkindependencepressure managementdeadline managementanalytical skillscommunication skillsissue resolutiondocumentation preparationreport writing