Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Planning & Strategy

• Take ownership of developing and maintaining the Commissioning Plan (Cx Plan) aligned with project specifications (e.g., Division 01 91 13) and standards such as ASHRAE Guideline 0.
• Define and manage:
  • System boundaries and commissioning scope (Cx Matrix / Cx Tree)
  • Commissioning schedules integrated with P6 and construction milestones
  • System Start-Up Matrix (SSM) linking equipment readiness, QA/QC completion, and test sequencing
  • Develop detailed test scripts and procedures, including pre-functional checklists, functional test scripts, and IST protocols.
  • Ensure commissioning activities align with Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD).

Execution Oversight & Delivery

• Execute and oversee all commissioning activities across multiple systems and phases, ensuring:
  • Safe energization workflows (including Red Tag readiness and energization approvals)
  • Compliance with EHS requirements, LOTO procedures, and site-specific safety standards
• Manage day-to-day commissioning activities, including:
  • Coordinating test readiness across trades
  • Leading daily/weekly commissioning meetings and progress reviews
  • Monitoring schedule adherence and mitigating risks to startup timelines
  • Drive completion of commissioning milestones using structured workflows (e.g., Orange → Red → Green → Blue tag progression).

Client Interface & Leadership

• Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for commissioning with client representatives and internal leadership, including the Regional Manager.
• Provide clear, consistent communication on:
  • Commissioning progress, risks, and constraints
  • System readiness and turnover status
  • KPI performance (e.g., test completion rates, deficiencies, schedule adherence)
  • Support client decision-making by providing technical guidance, risk assessments, and recovery strategies.

Reporting, Documentation & Controls

• Develop and maintain comprehensive commissioning documentation, including:
  • Commissioning Plans and updates
  • Test scripts and completed test records
  • Issue logs and deficiency tracking (e.g., via CxAlloy or equivalent platforms)
  • Weekly/monthly commissioning reports and executive summaries
• Track and report key metrics such as:
  • % systems commissioned vs. planned
  • Deficiency closure rates
  • Test success rates (Green Tag / Blue Tag PAS)
  • Manage and control change orders, scope adjustments, and budget impacts, ensuring alignment with project objectives.

Team & Multi-Disciplinary Management

• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary commissioning teams, including mechanical, electrical, controls, and QA/QC personnel.
• Assign responsibilities, monitor performance, and ensure alignment with commissioning priorities and project milestones.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, promoting technical development and standardization of commissioning practices.
• Interface with vendors and OEMs (e.g., chiller, UPS, controls providers) to ensure proper startup, testing, and knowledge transfer.

Quality, Risk & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure all commissioning activities meet quality standards, project specifications, and industry best practices.
• Identify risks early through QA/QC integration, walkdowns, and readiness reviews, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement (CI) initiatives, feeding back into commissioning standards, procedures, and future project execution.
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role.

Skills Required:

• Strong technical knowledge of critical building systems including HVAC (AHUs, CRAHs, chillers, cooling towers), electrical (LV/MV switchgear, UPS, generators, EPMS), and controls (BMS/BAS, SCADA).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in commissioning within a mission-critical facility, with data center experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and manage commissioning documentation including Cx Plans, test scripts, issue logs, and executive reports.
• Excellent leadership and team coordination skills, with experience managing multi-disciplinary commissioning teams.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Competency in commissioning management platforms such as CxAlloy or equivalent, and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6.
• Thorough understanding of EHS requirements, LOTO procedures, and site safety standards within mission-critical environments.
• Structured, results-driven approach to problem-solving, risk management, and schedule adherence.

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
• Relevant trade qualification or equivalent technical certification will also be considered.
• Commissioning-specific accreditation (e.g., CxA, BCxA, or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Training and Education Assistance 
• 401k Retirement Plan 
• Extra Annual Leave with Years of Service 
• Maternity/Paternity Leave 
• Recognition Rewards

LotusWorks is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.