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Senior M/E/P Commissioning Manager (Traveling)

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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationChicago, Illinois, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentFulltime
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 17, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live2d ago
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At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
10+ years of experience in commissioning, startup, construction, or mission-critical project environments
5+ years of experience leading commissioning teams or coordinating complex commissioning activities
Experience with Level 1-3 commissioning and supporting Level 4-5 integrated testing
Experience with mechanical, electrical, controls, BMS/BAS, startup, testing, and turnover activities
Large data center, mission-critical, industrial, pharmaceutical, or advanced technology project experience
OSHA 30 preferred, or the ability to obtain it within 30 days
Willingness to travel and/or relocate for the duration of the project
Skills
BMS
BAS
About the role
Employment Type: Full-Time
FSLA: Salary/Exempt
Division: Project Services Group
Department: M/E/P
Reports to: Director of M/E/P Services
Supervisory Duties: No
The Senior Commissioning Manager sits within M/E/P Services and leads commissioning, startup, system completion, turnover, and operational readiness activities on data center and mission-critical projects. This role provides field leadership for commissioning Levels 1-3 and works closely with the Owner’s commissioning team and project stakeholders in support of Levels 4-5 testing.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
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Lead commissioning planning, coordination, execution, startup, system completion, and turnover readiness.
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Own and coordinate commissioning activities for Levels 1-3, including planning, documentation, testing, punch list activities, and readiness milestones.
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Coordinate contractors, vendors, OEMs, controls teams, MEP superintendents, commissioning teams, and operations personnel.
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Review drawings, specifications, sequences, and commissioning requirements to identify readiness issues and coordinate resolution.
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Coordinate pre-functional checks, startup activities, functional testing, system walkdowns, and turnover requirements.
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Manage commissioning documentation, including test plans, checklists, records, deficiencies, and turnover documentation.
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Support Owner-led Levels 4-5 integrated and system testing by coordinating field readiness, prerequisites, documentation, and issue resolution.
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Coordinate mechanical, electrical, controls, BMS/BAS, and related mission-critical systems through commissioning and operational readiness.
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Lead deficiency and punch list management, ensuring issues are documented, assigned, tracked, and resolved prior to turnover.
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Coordinate cutovers, operational transitions, contingency measures, and readiness activities with the project team and operations personnel.
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Track and report commissioning risks, constraints, schedule impacts, and readiness concerns.
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Promote safe work practices, quality expectations, and project safety requirements throughout commissioning and startup.
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Provide technical guidance and field leadership to project teams and trade partners.
Key Skills
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Strong understanding of mission-critical systems, commissioning, startup, system completion, turnover, and operational readiness.
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Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, BMS/BAS, and integrated systems.
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Ability to read drawings, P&IDs, one-lines, control sequences, and commissioning documentation.
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Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to coordinate multiple contractors, vendors, OEMs, and project stakeholders.
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Strong understanding of field safety, quality, and readiness requirements.
Requirements
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10+ years of experience in commissioning, startup, construction, or mission-critical project environments.
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5+ years of experience leading commissioning teams or coordinating complex commissioning activities.
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Experience with Level 1-3 commissioning and supporting Level 4-5 integrated testing.
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Large data center, mission-critical, industrial, pharmaceutical, or advanced technology project experience preferred.
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Experience with mechanical, electrical, controls, BMS/BAS, startup, testing, and turnover activities.
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OSHA 30 preferred, or the ability to obtain it within 30 days.
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Willingness to travel and/or relocate for the duration of the project preferred.