What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commissioning Manager - Mission Critical position at Alston Construction?
About Alston Construction:
Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous “Best Places to Work” awards!
We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values, to include: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!
Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!
Job Summary: The Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the commissioning process across construction projects to ensure all building systems are installed, tested, and operate according to design intent and client requirements. This role serves as the central point of coordination between project teams, subcontractors, design consultants, and third-party commissioning agents, ensuring seamless system turnover and successful project delivery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:
The Commissioning Manager will be primarily involved with performing the following duties and responsibilities.
- Primary POC on project for all Commissioning related activities.
- Lead the commissioning process from preconstruction through project closeout for assigned projects
- Develop and manage project-specific commissioning plans, schedules, and scopes of work
- Coordinate commissioning activities with subcontractors, vendors, and the owner’s third-party commissioning authority.
- Ensure proper installation, startup, and functional testing of all building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and controls)
- Facilitate and oversee equipment inspections and pre-functional testing
- Ensure adherence to owner requirements, NEC, ASHRAE standards, and local energy codes.
- Track and manage commissioning issues, deficiencies, and resolution through completion
- Review and verify installation checklists for all HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Support project teams in achieving substantial completion and final acceptance milestones.
- Track and manage commissioning issues, deficiencies, and resolution through completion
- Support energization activities and ensure full compliance with NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and safety procedures.
- Schedule vendor pre-startup and startup activities.
- Facilitate commissioning meetings and walkthroughs during construction and commissioning.
- Lead and mentor Commissioning Engineers across all commissioning levels (Levels 1–5).
Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in either electrical, Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in MEP construction and commissioning, with at least 3 years in mission-critical environments.
- Strong understanding of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation systems
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate complex project activities
Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.