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Senior Commissioning Manager

Mortenson Construction
Omaha, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager that will be responsible for driving and leading project construction and contract administration activities with a focus on successful commissioning, actively engaging in delivering larger and more complex assignments, and supporting Commissioning Managers in planning and conducting work that requires independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of commissioning techniques, procedures, and criteria.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Execute and direct functional performance testing in the field

  • Draft technical documents for issue resolutions, lessons learned, and best practices

  • Conduct training and educational sessions within your discipline

  • Communicate effectively across disciplines for construction coordination and issue resolution

  • Collaborate with contractors in the field to resolve commissioning issues during testing

  • Develop and coordinate system test procedures and oversee document control

  • Support business development and new project sales

  • Lead team members by example, offering effective coaching and feedback

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering,

OR 15 years of equivalent field experience

  • Minimum eight years of construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP Contractor or Commissioning firm

  • Expert understanding of how design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover align within the project delivery process

  • Mastery of the commissioning process, L0-L5, and solid understanding of key construction documents and their relationship to QA/QC

  • Comprehensive understanding of building systems across disciplines and fundamental knowledge in at least one discipline such as HVAC, plumbing/piping, electrical, lighting, instrumentation, and controls, or building envelope systems

  • Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and anticipate project work, delegate workload, and balance workload within a team

  • Proven positive and professional attitude with excellent customer service skills and ability to coach and lead teams

  • Ability to travel up to 50%

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25 hours / week)

  • Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage

  • Dental plan

  • 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match

  • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves

  • Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

  • No-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resources

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $158,900 - $238,400 (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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Please make note:

  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let's Redefine Possible

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

  • Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

  • Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.


Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

 

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