Commissioning Manager (MEP)

LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Center sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach.

We are seeking an experienced MEP Commissioning Manager to join a major hyperscale data center project in Montgomery, Alabama. The successful candidate will lead commissioning strategy, stakeholder coordination, energy management, and commissioning execution activities across mission-critical MEP systems.

The MEP Commissioning Manager will act as the primary commissioning lead for owner's representatives, commissioning agents, vendors, and project stakeholders throughout project delivery. The role is responsible for coordinating the commissioning process, managing technical interfaces, driving issue resolution, supporting energy programs, and ensuring readiness for system turnover and operational acceptance.

The successful candidate will champion commissioning activities from design review through startup, integrated systems testing, functional testing, and final handover.

Responsibilities

Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) Management

• Primary point of contact for OFCI matters and escalation with owner's procurement representatives.
• Manage and coordinate all OFCI equipment submittals.
• Ensure alignment between vendor documentation, design requirements, and commissioning specifications.
• Coordinate issue resolution relating to OFCI equipment delivery, installation, startup, and testing activities.

Building Controls & Power Monitoring Coordination

• Lead coordination activities between project teams and Building Management System (BMS) providers.
• Manage Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) coordination and commissioning readiness.
• Ensure successful integration of controls and monitoring systems into commissioning activities.
• Facilitate coordination between controls vendors, commissioning agents, contractors, and owners.

Commissioning Leadership

• Act as primary point of contact for Owner QA/QC and Commissioning Management teams.
• Lead commissioning-related communication across all project stakeholders.
• Support development and execution of the commissioning 6-Step Process.
• Coordinate commissioning schedules, milestones, deliverables, and readiness requirements.

Energy Program Management

• Serve as Primary Project Energy Manager.
• Coordinate energy program requirements throughout construction and commissioning.
• Manage energy-related testing, reporting, and operational readiness requirements.
• Support power-up, energization planning, and system startup activities.

Early Planning & Mobilization

• Lead Early ENS/PR planning and management activities.
• Manage commissioning agent mobilization requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning logistics, office setup, access, and site support activities.
• Ensure commissioning resources are available to support project schedules and milestones.

Technical Leadership

• Lead development of the COHE program in conjunction with the Project Safety Manager.
• Manage all commissioning-related RFIs.
• Manage commissioning-related CSI and CCD processes.
• Drive resolution of design-to-vendor submittal deviations.
• Manage commissioning vendor scopes of work.
• Act as primary owner of commissioning scope and specifications with vendors, third-party organizations, and the client.

Contract & Commercial Support

• Prepare and process Notices of Impact (NOIs) to the Owner in coordination with the MEP Project Manager.
• Support technical change management and commissioning-related project controls.
• Track and manage commissioning deliverables to support project milestones.

Issue Resolution & Stakeholder Management

• Act as Issue Resolution Champion across commissioning activities.
• Coordinate and drive closure of technical issues impacting commissioning progress.
• Facilitate communication between designers, vendors, contractors, owners, and commissioning stakeholders.
• Escalate critical project risks and support mitigation strategies.

Meetings & Coordination

• Champion, coordinate, and attend Factory Witness Testing (FWT) activities.
• Attend and support First of Kind (FOK) reviews and testing events.
• Support daily commissioning meetings with the Commissioning Agent and Owner.
• Support weekly ACC issue resolution meetings.
• Support daily commissioning morning coordination meetings.
• Support commissioning Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) management activities.

Skills Required

• 10+ years' experience in commissioning, or MEP project delivery.
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary commissioning teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of commissioning procedures, turnover processes, integrated systems testing, and operational readiness requirements
• Experience with BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and critical facility control systems.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, UPS systems, generators, cooling systems, and mission-critical infrastructure.

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) preferred.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable.

Benefits

• Medical And Dental Insurance
• Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Training AndA Educational Assistance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Extra Annual Leave with Years of Experience
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Recognition Rewards

Project Stipend: In addition to the hourly rate, candidates will receive a $4,000 project stipend every three months, plus a $6,000 completion stipend at the end of the project.

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LotusWorks is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.