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Commissioning Manager

Careers Archive | AFG Group, Inc.
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2025
Job Title
Commissioning Manager
Location
Washington, DC 20001 US (Primary)
Category
Construction Management
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Travel
Up to 25%
Security Clearance Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
Job Description

Founded in 1990, award winning AFG Group, Inc. provides a full range of program, project and construction management services to our clients - from project planning, definition, design, and construction, through commissioning, relocation, and move-in. 

 

Recognized as an ENR Top 100 CM Firm, AFG’s portfolio includes Healthcare & Laboratories, Federal & Public Agencies, Courts & Criminal Justice, and Education markets. Clients include the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), General Services Administration (GSA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and various state/local agencies served through AFG’s nationwide offices and locations. We continue to do what AFG does best: helping owners and users solve facility-related problems.

 

Commissioning Manager - Technical Program Lead

Interested? Apply at https://afgcm.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/90

Opportunity to be the Commissioning Lead on a multi-year turn-key construction management contract for a well established federal government construction management firm in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The Commissioning Manager will work with the senior leadership of AFG to plan and grow an already established revenue stream. This position will support multiple internal customers and external clients with wide range of commissioning support.

 

Duties include:

  • Develop Testing and Commissioning Plans, procedures, schedules, ensure schedule of all provisions, budget, planning and cost estimating.
  • Run review and approve commissioning file for each system & equipment’s which includes Method Statements, single line diagram, site instructions, deviation list, various tests, equipment dataset & specification, relay setting calculations, etc.
  • Run Site acceptance testing (SAT) witness and certification process for all equipment and systems. Reviewing functional test data for evidencing compliance with performance specifications and other standards. Reporting on testing and inspection results and coordinating for Engineer/ consultant’s sign off /certification of the relevant systems/sub systems as applicable.
  • Coordinate with the Construction manager(s), Engineers, Project Manager and contractors for Inspection of respective systems /subsystem’s and documentations of functional testing record sheet for teams.
  • Coordinate with contractors for schedule of vendor attendance at site for critical equipment, complex system packages and monitoring the vendor presence as per schedule to be prepared and agreed during project execution.
  • Development of relationships with internal and external customers and organizations.
  • Invest time in coaching and mentoring people and help team members learn and growth on Quality Management.
  • Takes ownership of all activities pertaining to commissioning which will involve partial oversight of project engineers and site supervisors as it pertains to commissioning scope.
Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

 

Skills / Qualifications

  • Mechanical Engineering - BS
  • Licensed Professional Engineer – Mechanical
  • LEED Certification - Desirable
  • Experience as a construction project commissioning manager for new commercial construction and renovations project is highly desirable.
  • Documented Commissioning Experience as the Commissioning Lead
  • Extensive knowledge as it relates to the design and construction of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel on a regular basis
  • Able to complete projects quality management in a timely manner.
  • Good analytical and organizational abilities required to ensure effective quality management and decision making.
  • Must reside or be able to relocate to the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

 

Minimum Experience & Skills

 

  • Suitable candidates are likely to have a minimum of 15 years working experience consist of 10 years’ experience in construction commissioning with minimum 5 years in managerial role as a Commissioning Manager or Senior Commissioning Engineer.
  • Demonstrable experience in the commissioning management of multi-disciplined projects and/or other relevant industries is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to visualize issues and communicate them to others.
  • Outstanding organization, coordination and leadership skills – ability to coordinate and motivate groups of Consultants / Contractors.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and pro-actively in a team environment.
  • Effective delegation skills.
  • Experience of Commissioning which could apply to the “dynamic” aspects of the installed equipment and systems.
  • Experience of Commissioning to apply to all the specified requirements which have implications for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the installed systems. For example, O&M Manual submission and review, O&M training, equipment and system accessibility and serviceability, as-built documentation, etc.
  • Experience of ensuring proper static and dynamic system installation, startup, and operation for systems commissioning.
  • Capability to be one of commissioning consultant to develop a commissioning plan.
  • Role of commissioning consultant is involved throughout construction on the acceptability of the final commissioned systems’ operation and integration.

 

Desirable Experience

 

Experience of cleanroom protocol control management that are including implementation of protocol procedure and control for BSL-3 or cleanroom certification.

 

Physical and Environmental Demands

  • Constantly communicating with others to exchange information.
  • Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
  • Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
  • Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
  • Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
  • Occasionally remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
  • Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
  • Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
  • Occasional low and high temperatures due to working outside during all seasons, along with elements such as precipitation and wind.
  • Occasional noise while on construction sites.

 

Benefits

As an employee, you could be eligible for:

  • Competitive Industry Pay
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Flex Time
  • Bonus plans
  • Professional Learning and Membership Incentives
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • 100% Company-Paid Disability & Group Life
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K with Employer Match
  • New Parent Leave
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

 

Qualified applicants at AFG Group, Inc. must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and must meet client security requirements. Positions requiring security clearance are open to U.S. citizens only.

 

 

AFG Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Salary Range
120000 to 140000
We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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