Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager

Seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities from planning through turnover and closeout, ensuring projects meet schedule, quality, and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities including planning, startup, testing, turnover, and closeout.
• Develop and manage commissioning schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, commissioning agents, and operations personnel.
• Execute commissioning plans and ensure compliance with testing, quality, and turnover requirements.
• Review project documents, submittals, system schematics, and sequences of operation.
• Track commissioning progress, deficiencies, punch list items, and corrective actions.
• Facilitate startup, commissioning, and quality meetings while providing project updates.
• Verify field readiness, checklists, and documentation before startup and energization.
• Maintain testing records, equipment databases, and turnover documentation.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, engineers, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction, commissioning, or project delivery experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on commissioning experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC/mechanical systems, startup, testing, and performance verification.
• Experience on commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and MEP scopes.
• Working knowledge of BAS/BMS and controls systems.
• Experience managing commissioning schedules and project milestones.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data center or mission-critical project experience.
• ASHRAE commissioning certification or equivalent knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience with OFCI equipment coordination.
• Knowledge of QA/QC, turnover documentation, and deficiency management.
• Experience working with owners, commissioning agents, and operations teams.
• Leadership, mentoring, or staff development experience.

Work Environment

• Onsite position in Haskell, TX.
• Per diem provided.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Haskell, TX.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Haskell, TX.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

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