Automation and Control Commissioning Manager

About Us:BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.Job Description:**This role requires relocation or heavy travel to the client site. Majority of sites are in TX, MO and AZWho You’ll Work WithDesign Group (DG) is a leading engineering and technology firm operating at the intersection of digital infrastructure and industrial solutions. As the data center market experiences unprecedented growth, we are expanding our team to support the long-term deployment of large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure across key regional clusters. As an Automation and Control System Commissioning Manager (Commissioning Manager) for BMS and EPMS control systems, you will play a critical leadership role onsite, helping drive the consistent rollout of standardized systems across complex, fast-paced environments. You’ll lead the coordination across the BMS/EPMS design, integration, and field execution teams, ensuring that deployments stay aligned with program objectives, timelines, and quality standards. You will be joining an established operational effort supporting some of the largest and most advanced data center clusters in the world. Your ability to lead through complexity, maintain operational discipline, and contribute to a high-functioning deployment process will be essential to the success of the overall program.What You’ll DoThe Automation and Control System Commissioning Manager provides oversight and management of all activities related to DG scoped BMS/EPMS onsite checkout and commissioning execution. Has a solid understanding of overall DG BMS/EPMS scope and works with the Commissioning Lead to manage all DG onsite commissioning personal and associated workflow. The Commissioning Manager provides overall leadership for onsite controls commissioning activities and works with commissioning leads to establish technical direction, execution priorities, staffing plans, and issue resolution strategies. Monitors construction and commissioning status and serves as the main point of contact to the general contractor and client to communicate status of DG activities and deliverables. Works closely with the DG project management, the DG design team, and onsite site/logistics management to communicate status, manage issue resolution and change management, and manage team schedules and resource requirements.• Serve as onsite main point of contact for the overall DG BMS/EPMS site commissioning activities with the client, general contractor, and installation trade management.• Lead commissioning status reviews and executive-level discussions with clients, commissioning agents, and general contractors regarding schedule, risks, resource needs, and issue resolution.• Represent DG at all site commissioning, site design reviews change management, and commissioning scope meeting and reviews.• Attend daily commissioning review meetings with client, GC, and commissioning agent• Attend internal DG project and review meetings• Provide overall management of BMS/EPMS commissioning system issue resolution (including but not limited to): -Review issues, respond and assign to appropriate parties -Track issue status and completion -Update issue statuses as appropriate: (Re-assignment, completion, close out)• Create, or provide input as required, to support change order development• Manage onsite BMS/EPMS commissioning staffing plans, resource allocation, scheduling, workload balancing to support project objectives• Work closely with DG project management, DG design and Dev Ops teams to manage CG scope changes and deviations• Promote and enforce site safety expectations and ensure commissioning activities are executed in accordance with client, contractor, and Design Group safety requirementsWhat You’ll Bring• 8+ years of experience in industrial control systems or building automation system troubleshooting and/or startup.• 4+ years’ experience overseeing the installation starting up and commissioning of automation and control systems. with significant onsite time.• Strong communicator and ability/desire to work within large teams made up of Design Group professionals, the trades, a GC and the client.• The Commissioning Manager must reside in the vicinity of the data center campus and should expect to have a high level of site presence to be successful in this role.• Relocation timing: Negotiable, dependent on location and opportunity.Where You’ll Work This position supports the deployment of large-scale data center projects across North America. Commissioning Managers are expected to maintain a strong onsite presence throughout the construction and commissioning lifecycle.To support both our clients and our employees, Design Group offers several deployment options depending on project needs and site location:• Local Assignment – If you already reside near one of our project campuses, you will work onsite throughout the duration of the project.• Temporary Relocation – Relocate near the project site for the duration of an assignment. Relocation assistance is available for qualifying assignments.• Travel Rotation – Maintain your permanent home location while traveling to the project on a scheduled rotation.• Permanent Relocation – Candidates who choose to permanently relocate to a project region may be eligible for relocation assistance based on business needs and assignment location.Why join Design GroupOur culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals.Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Commissioning Manager you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First-Year experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Commissioning Manager but aren't quite there yet? We'd still love to connect. Design Group is committed to developing future commissioning leaders through mentorship, hands-on project experience, and structured career development opportunities.The approximate pay range for this position is $150-$200k + Bonus. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.#LI-CG1At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.Company:Design GroupSummaryLocation: Remote - USA; Abilene, TX; Atlanta, GA; Fort Worth, TX; Austin, TX; Clayton, MO USA (8020 Forsyth); Phoenix, AZ; Houston, TX; San Antonio, TXType: Full time