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Senior Commissioning Manager

Mortenson
Minneapolis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Feb 2025
💰 $232,000/yr($155,000/yr$232,000/yr)

About the role

Senior Commissioning Manager 

 

SUMMARY  

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager 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. 

 This is a traveling role that will require up to 100% travel 

 

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 100% 

 

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 $155,000 MIN - $232,000 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.   

 

** #LI-SO1 #LI-onsite #IND-FYR

 

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 

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