Senior Commissioning Manager I - Data Center Construction

Mortenson
Amarillo, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced commissioning professionals who execute functional performance testing and coordinate cross-disciplinary teams in data center construction, with a focus on technical expertise and leadership in a geographic setting requiring travel.

Best fit for

  • Experienced commissioning professionals with deep knowledge of building systems and QA/QC processes
    — “Mastery of the commissioning process, L0-L5, and solid understanding of key construction documents and their relationship to QA/QC”
  • Candidates with a background in MEP Contractor or Commissioning firms and multi-project leadership skills
    — “Minimum eight years of construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP Contractor or Commissioning firm”
  • Individuals who can lead by example and coach teams effectively in a construction environment
    — “Lead team members by example, offering effective coaching and feedback”

Things to consider

  • Travel is a core requirement, with up to 50% of time spent on client sites
    — “Ability to travel up to 50%”
  • No visa sponsorship available, so only candidates legally authorized to work in the U.S. are eligible
    — “Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with system test procedures and document control in your resume and interviews
    — “Develop and coordinate system test procedures and oversee document control”
  • Emphasize your ability to resolve commissioning issues in the field with contractors
    — “Collaborate with contractors in the field to resolve commissioning issues during testing”
  • Showcase your technical writing skills with examples of issue resolution and best practice documentation
    — “Draft technical documents for issue resolutions, lessons learned, and best practices”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful project completion
  • positive client feedback
  • team development
Typical background
construction managementengineering

Skills & requirements

Required

CommissioningConstruction ManagementCommissioning ProcessBuilding SystemsProject ManagementTeam LeadershipCommunication

Preferred

Training And EducationTechnical DocumentationBusiness Development

Stack & domain

CommissioningConstruction ManagementHVACPlumbing/pipingElectricalLightingInstrumentationControlsBuilding Envelope SystemsLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingProject ManagementConstructionEngineeringMechanicalArchitectural

About the role

Original posting from Mortenson

SUMMARY  

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager I that will be responsible for driving and leading project construction and contract administration activities with a focus on successful commissioning, actively engaging in delivering larger and more complex assignments, and supporting Commissioning Managers in planning and conducting work that requires independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of commissioning techniques, procedures, and criteria. 

Location: Amarillo, TX

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Execute and direct functional performance testing in the field 

Draft technical documents for issue resolutions, lessons learned, and best practices 

Conduct training and educational sessions within your discipline 

Communicate effectively across disciplines for construction coordination and issue resolution 

Collaborate with contractors in the field to resolve commissioning issues during testing 

Develop and coordinate system test procedures and oversee document control 

Support business development and new project sales 

Lead team members by example, offering effective coaching and feedback 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering,  

OR 15+ years of equivalent field experience 

Minimum eight years of construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP Contractor or Commissioning firm 

Expert understanding of how design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover align within the project delivery process 

Mastery of the commissioning process, L0-L5, and solid understanding of key construction documents and their relationship to QA/QC 

Comprehensive understanding of building systems across disciplines and fundamental knowledge in at least one discipline such as HVAC, plumbing/piping, electrical, lighting, instrumentation, and controls, or building envelope systems 

Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and anticipate project work, delegate workload, and balance workload within a team 

Proven positive and professional attitude with excellent customer service skills and ability to coach and lead teams 

Ability to travel up to 50% 

A few benefits offered include:  

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) 

Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage  

Dental plan  

401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match  

Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves  

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance  

No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources 

Tuition reimbursement  

Adoption Assistance   

Gym Membership Discount Program   

The base pay range for this role is $158,900 MIN - $238,400 MAX. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). 

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.  This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. 

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Please make note:  

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.  

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.  

ABOUT MORTENSON 

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.  

Let’s Redefine Possible®  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category. 

Other Items to Note 

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. 

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Source: Mortenson careers

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