What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commissioning Manager position at Fortis Construction, Inc.?
Job Description
Fortis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
- Develop and implement overall commissioning plan and schedule. This includes detailed daily planning of inspection, startup, and testing activities with integration into project master schedule.
- Work with safety professionals to develop and implement LOTO program in conformance with NFPA70E requirements.
- Understand and work with commissioning management software (BIM360, ACC Build, CxAlloy, etc.).
- Drive vendor, subcontractor, and commissioning agent engagement with Cx management software.
- Work collaboratively with client and client’s Cx agent to develop and incorporate project-specific requirements into Fortis’ plan.
- Manage Fortis Cx resources, including direct oversight of Cx Project Engineer and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Superintendents.
- Ensure all levels of Cx are completed & documented properly/per Cx plan.
- Work closely with vendors, which may include factory witness test attendance, scheduling vendor technicians for startup/Cx, and other project requirements.
- Prepare Cx plan and associated budgets including but not limited to; develop load bank plan, review labor resources both internally as well as subcontractors, review subcontractor Cx budgets, etc.
- Identify scope/responsibility matrix required for proper execution of Cx plan. Work with Preconstruction team to ensure scopes are clearly identified in subcontracts prior to issuance.
- Participate in script writing & review process with owner Cx agent. This includes verification of script feasibility.
- Actively participate in all design review meetings and provide “subject matter expert” guidance when technical items arise.
- Direct review of all subcontractor developed engineering calculations or designs such as heat calculations.
- Work closely with Fortis onsite M&E team, with particular attention to technical submittals & RFI’s.
- Work closely with Fortis onsite QA/QC team with focus on all technical QA/QC items.
- Integrate into Fortis Mission Critical team and participate in efforts such as:
- Further development & updates to Fortis Cx Best Practices.
- Coordination of Fortis Cx resources across market sectors.
- Assist Cx programs on other projects if needed (& time allows).
- Assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position’s and team’s objectives.
- Technical engineering degree, or equivalent hands-on technical experience (minimum 5 years).
- Performance in similar roles on multiple projects in the past.
- Familiarity with NFPA70E electrical safety and LOTO programs.
- Strong EQ skills to facilitate internal team cohesiveness and effective client relationships.
- Direct experience in leading a team.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy.
- Direct experience working for a GC in hyperscale data center construction.
- Direct experience as a startup and/or commissioning manager in the fields of Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Management System(BMs)/Controls systems.
- Broad-based experience and expertise in multiple technical building systems (mechanical, electrical, BMS).
- Work is performed on an active construction site. Role requires standing or walking for long periods of time. Utilize standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. Communication with internal and external contacts, including speaking and hearing. May occasionally move equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to travel to site up to 5 days/week or relocate to city near project site.
- All Fortis positions require some level of driving.
Fortis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
