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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Commissioning Manager, Data Centers (Traveler Opportunity) - **Company:** Suffolk Construction - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Building Information Modeling, Data Centers - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75297815-senior-commissioning-manager-data-centers-traveler-opportunity ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in applicable discipline and/or experience relative to specific discipline * Proven experience (10+ 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 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. ## Description The Senior 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., * 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 * Supervision and Leadership: * 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 * Technical Expertise: * 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 * Scheduling: * 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 * Safety: * 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 * Quality Management: * 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 * Subcontractor Management throughout the Project: * 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 * Meeting Management: * 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 * Administrative Management: * 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 * Project Closeout: * Manage subcontractor closeout, owner training, work list and punch list ## Related Videos - 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