Commissioning Manager

Overview
Suffolk is seeking a Commissioning Manager to deliver commissioning services for complex, high-performance building projects.

This role provides an opportunity for an experienced commissioning professional to manage project delivery, serve as a third-party commissioning authority, and coordinate commissioning activities on behalf of Suffolk project teams.

The Commissioning Manager will collaborate with owners, designers, contractors, and operations personnel throughout design, construction, testing, and turnover.

The role combines technical commissioning, project management, client engagement, and continuous improvement of Suffolk's commissioning standards and tools.

Responsibilities
Project Commissioning Leadership
Coordinate with third-party commissioning agents on behalf of the general contractor.
Serve as a third-party commissioning authority (CxA).
Participate in meetings with owners, operations and maintenance personnel, designers, and contractors to align commissioning activities with project goals and schedules.
Manage project budgets, timelines, resources, and interdisciplinary coordination.
Technical Commissioning Delivery
Design Phase Commissioning
Perform constructability reviews focused on controls, building performance optimization, and operations and maintenance requirements.
Prepare commissioning plans, specifications, and checklists.
Construction Phase Commissioning
Review submittals, operations and maintenance manuals, start-up reports, prefunctional checklists, and training programs for conformance with commissioning requirements.
Conduct site visits to coordinate commissioning activities, evaluate new and existing systems, and verify readiness for testing.
Functional Performance Testing
Witness equipment start-up and functional testing.
Document commissioning outcomes, identify performance deficiencies, and collaborate with project stakeholders to recommend corrective actions.
Training and Turnover
Support training for operations and maintenance personnel, including review of operating modes, sequences of operation, and maintenance requirements.
High-Performance Building Delivery
Support building performance optimization through commissioning and performance verification.
Assist in developing quality metrics that enable project teams to evaluate execution and identify opportunities for improvement.
Provide technical insight into the performance and operational reliability of energy-consuming systems.
Client Engagement
Engage directly with clients to communicate commissioning objectives, progress, findings, and achievements.
Communicate technical issues and recommended corrective actions clearly to project stakeholders.
Practice Development and Continuous Improvement
Support the development and continuous improvement of commissioning methodologies, tools, and standards.
Contribute to project delivery standards that promote consistent, high-quality work across the team.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of direct commissioning experience or related experience with controls, mechanical, electrical, life safety, or building envelope systems.
Demonstrated experience leading commissioning teams on complex projects.
Preferred project experience includes:
Healthcare facilities
Life Sciences
Central utility plants and district energy systems
Professional Certifications (Preferred):
Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
CxA Certification
Certified Energy Manager
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Technical Expertise:
Strong knowledge of commissioning processes and building systems including:
Mechanical Systems
Air handling systems
Chilled water and heating systems
Heat pump systems
Laboratory HVAC systems
Central utility plants
Electrical Systems
Power distribution systems
Emergency power and generator systems
UPS systems
Electrical acceptance testing
Controls
Building automation systems (BAS)
Sequence of operations verification
System integration and performance optimization
Commissioning Standards Expertise
Familiarity with commissioning standards and best practices including:
ASHRAE commissioning standards (ASHRAE 0 and ASHRAE 202)
Building Commissioning Association commissioning guidelines
National Electrical Testing Association electrical testing standards
National Environmental Balancing Bureau TAB procedures
Strong attention to detail and technical problem-solving skills.
Professional Competencies:
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Excellent technical and business writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex building performance and sustainability concepts clearly.
Self-motivated and capable of managing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.