Project Manager - Commissioning - CX - Mission Critical

Mission Critical Center Of Excellence Commissioning Manager

The Mission Critical Center Of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission-critical construction industry.

The Commissioning Manager is responsible for overseeing the installation, commissioning, maintenance and documentation of MEP assets and systems throughout the entire project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of building MEP systems, excellent leadership skills, and a strong commitment to ensuring project success.

Responsibilities

Oversee, manage, and document all day-to-day commissioning activities including OSHA safety compliance

Direct field personnel according to the project plan and Suffolk supervisory principles

Communicate issues, events, performance, and progress daily to the Project Manager

Report any problems promptly to the Project Manager to facilitate the most cost-effective solutions

Establish effective working relationships with clients and Suffolk team members

Request advice and assistance from the General Superintendent on matters pertaining to materials, sequencing, scheduling and personnel

Leads, directs and coordinates the work of subcontractors in the commissioning of Level 0 through Level 5 process with regards to MEP systems

Provide guidance, training, and mentoring team members

Foster a culture of safety and quality on the job site

Identify pre-mobilization activities in conjunction with the Project Executive, General Superintendent, and the Project Manager

Review and interpret project plans and specifications to ensure accurate system installation

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during installation and commissioning

Stay up to date with industry trends

Develop start-up schedule with Project Manager and send it to the Project Executive and General Superintendent for review

Assist in implementing construction schedules in the field

Establish and implement the Project Baseline Schedule based on the project contracts and subcontractor input, considering any elements that might impact the schedule

Maintain the schedule and ensure that work performed is consistent with the contract and will meet or exceed client expectations

Update Project Schedule monthly

Provide progress report with the two-week look ahead of schedule to the Project Manager and the field staff

Ensure that all subcontractors participate in a safety pre-construction meeting prior to starting work on the project

Ensure that all subcontractors have a full set of MSD sheets on the project, as well as their site-specific safety plan and current insurance certificate or OCIP / CCIP enrollment ID

Review the project daily to ensure that all activities are being performed in accordance with all OSHA and governing requirements and the project site specific safety plan

Review safety reports and injury data to assess safety performance on assigned projects

Ensure project(s) are budgeted & staffed appropriately to support safety programs

Communicate clear expectations for safety to project teams

Perform safety inspections using predictive solutions software IAW SCCI safety program

Adhere to all Suffolk Safety program requirements

Ensure that all pertinent benchmarks for the project are established and inserted into the baseline schedule

Ensure that all appropriate individuals become members of the Q-Team

Ensure that all 1st delivery inspections and Benchmark inspections occur per the baseline schedule so as not to impact the progression of the subsequent work

Ensure that the inspections are approved, documented, and communicated to the project team

Implement and enforce quality control processes to ensure the reliability and performance of MEP systems throughout Level 0 through Level 5 commissioning activities

Coordinate and supervise testing of individual related components and validation of component interconnection with DDC controls to meet project requirements

Organize documentation of the job site for easy access and review

Manage subcontractor performance to quality and ethical standards

Work with PM to identify and resolve personnel issues and construction process revisions

Participate in project turnover, mobilization, and project coordination meetings

Participate in weekly foreman and safety meetings

Participate in monthly schedule review meetings

Participate in subcontractor and project closeout meetings

Attend owner meetings

Participate in subcontractor meetings and any others necessary to monitor and manage the project

Complete daily reports and maintain logs of key activities, files, and shop drawings associated with specified subcontractor requirements

Manage the quality and condition of all material deliveries

Maintain required safety reporting and all other required files to Suffolk standards

Insure that as-built working drawings are maintained as well as the current drawing log and revision log, communicating this to the subcontractors

Manage subcontractor closeout, owner training, work list and punch list

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in applicable discipline and / or experience relative to specific discipline

Proven experience (5+ years) in MEP installation, commissioning and maintenance

Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems including associated building automation systems

Familiarity with industry standards and codes such as ASHRAE, NEC, NFPA, etc.

Strong knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical systems

Thorough knowledge of building information modeling (BIM) and its use in coordination of the Mechanical and Electrical systems and other project systems

The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems

Excellent team development skills and leadership abilities

Strong ability to partner with the Project Manager and staff

Committed to excellence

Self-motivated and self-confident

Must possess effective communication skills

Capable of dealing with ambiguity and tight work oversight

Able to constantly multi-task and handle competing priorities between Suffolk business needs and organizational issues while maintaining excellent customer relations

Must possess business judgment to negotiate the critical balance between budget and construction processes

Excellent organizational skills to manage the many details necessary for successful construction

Must have judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of command

Excellent management skills to effectively manage subcontractor performance to high quality

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to take action confidently and decisively

Candidate must possess Suffolk's Core Values : Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and / or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.