Senior Commissioning Manager

The Opportunity Shamrock Business Consulting is recruiting a Senior Commissioning Manager for a client building complex, mission-critical construction projects in the Greater Chicago Area. This is a direct-hire, permanent placement with a firm that puts commissioning at the center of project delivery - not as an afterthought at closeout. You’ll own the internal commissioning process from planning through final handover: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and fire sprinkler systems. Full system functionality. Compliance with design and performance standards. Clean turnover. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with project teams, contractors, and consultants to plan, execute, and document every commissioning activity on the job. What You'll Do Run day-to-day site commissioning. Work with project managers, contractors, and discipline teams to resolve issues and keep execution coordinated. Partner with the owner's Commissioning Provider to develop and execute commissioning plans for all MEP/FP systems - test requirements, inspections, factory start-up and acceptance testing, integrated system testing, and turnover documentation. Review commissioning scripts, make technical recommendations, and keep everything aligned with design intent and performance objectives. Participate directly in factory witness testing, functional performance tests, inspections, and field verification. Keep documentation accurate and current: issue logs, meeting minutes, field reports, and final commissioning reports. Oversee specialized system testing - NETA, SCADA, controls integration, and operational verification. Lead owner training on commissioned systems. Explain how they run, what performance should look like, and where they can fail. Travel to project sites within the Greater Chicago Area or as required. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, Construction Management - or equivalent trade experience. We care about what you can do in the field. 5-10 years in construction or engineering with a commissioning focus, ideally with a GC, MEP engineering firm, or consultancy. Data center experience is a strong plus. Commissioning certification highly preferred: CxP, BCxP (ASHRAE), CxA (ACG), CCP (BCxA), or QCxP (University of Wisconsin). Actively pursuing one? Still apply. Strong command of construction practices and commissioning phases L0-L6, with the ability to align deliverables to milestone requirements. Ability to assess risk, schedule impact, and safety considerations tied to commissioning activities. Proven experience integrating fire/life safety systems with MEP/FP systems. QA/QC and test-and-balance experience to ensure system performance and commissioning readiness. Thorough understanding of design codes, standards, and specifications. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management tools, and commissioning platforms such as BIM360 and CxAlloy. Strong meeting facilitation - you document action items and close them out. Clear communication, solid technical writing, disciplined time management, and the interpersonal skills to influence without friction. Compensation Base salary: $125,000-$175,000, depending on experience Annual discretionary bonus Full benefits package - details provided during the interview process Why Work With Shamrock Shamrock Business Consulting is a direct-hire recruiting firm specializing in power, construction, and mission-critical infrastructure. We don't post jobs and wait. We know this niche, we know the players, and we'll give you a straight answer on whether this role fits your career - before you spend an hour on a call. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shamrock Consulting