Demo

Senior Commissioning Manager

Mortenson
Omaha, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 6/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/19/2026
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 concierge with 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.

#IND-FYR

  • 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.

Salary : $158,900 - $238,400

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Mortenson

  • Mortenson Omaha, NE
  • Summary Mortenson is currently seeking a Safety Engineer that will be Responsible for implementing Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program at a project site... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • Mortenson Salt Lake, UT
  • Summary Mortenson is currently seeking a Superintendent that will be responsible for providing coordination, planning, and supervision to assistant superin... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • Mortenson Portland, OR
  • Summary Mortenson is currently seeking a Project Manager to lead project quality, timeliness, and safety while mentoring the team. This role also involves ... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • Mortenson Phoenix, AZ
  • Summary Mortenson is currently seeking a MEP Project Manager II responsible for providing overall direction and leadership on MEP dominant projects or MEP ... more
  • 15 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Senior Commissioning Manager jobs in the Omaha, NE area that may be a better fit.

  • Thermo Systems LLC Omaha, NE
  • Location: Hybrid | Full-time Site Presence During Commissioning Employment Status: Full-Time | Direct Hire Compensation: $105,000 – $160,000 Annually Bonus... more
  • Just Posted

  • Crossland Combined Logo Omaha, NE
  • About the Role: Crossland Heavy is seeking an experienced Commissioning & Startup Manager to lead project commissioning of Water & Wastewater Treatment Pla... more
  • 2 Months Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!