What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager, Commissioning position at Suffolk Construction?
| ID | 2026-11843 | Job Location : Location | US-TX-Austin | Type | Regular Full-Time | Category/Department | Project Management/Project Executive |
The Assistant Project Manager, Commissioning is responsible for coordination of construction and administrative duties in support of the Commissioning Project Manager. The APM,Cx supports the Commissioning Manager and the leadership team in the commissioning planning, execution, and turnover processes for standardization across Mission Critical. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of building MEP systems, excellent organization skills, and a strong commitment to ensuring project success.
- Support Project Cx Teams in the development and management for logistics, communication, and scheduling plans for Cx related materials and assets
- Assist, as needed, in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues that arise during installation and commissioning as requested by the CxPM or project PM
- Provide Cx process expertise and resource management regarding commissioning related deliverables
- Establish effective working relationships with clients and Suffolk team members
- Support project teams in development of collaborative working relationships with architects, engineers, trade partners, and construction operations teams to streamline and improve project deliveries
- Coordinate with the project site Quality Control (QC) and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) teams for MEP and Cx scope to ensure checklists, engineering documents, and commissioning activities are successfully completed and follow approved test scripts and commissioning plan
- Provide support to project teams for the development and understanding of major milestones, client/Construction Manager (CM) contractual and trade partner obligations, and commissioning plans created by client's third-party Commissioning Agent
- Contribute to the development and population of online equipment databases to ensure consistency in test checklists, inspection reports, equipment details, and naming conventions and commissioning activities
- Provide guidance for OFCI & Contractor- Furnished, Contractor-Installed (CFCI) equipment delivery inspections in collaboration with Project Superintendents and Trade Foreman to confirm compliance with approved submittals
- Bachelor's degree in applicable discipline and/or experience relative to specific discipline
- Experience (2 years) in MEP installation, commissioning and maintenance or relatable technical experience
- Basic knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and BMS/DDC Controls systems
- Excellent team participation skills and organizational abilities
- Strong ability to partner with peers and field staff
- Self-motivated and self-confident and committed to excellence
- Must possess effective communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills to manage the many details necessary for successful construction and commissioning
- Must have judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of command
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify potential solutions and formulate corrective plans
- ASHRAE Commissioning certification, desired and/or in-depth understanding of ASHRAE Commissioning process as it relates to Commissioning activities associated with MEP Systems, including data center defined commissioning Levels 1 through 5
- Experience with Building Management Systems, including Environmental controls and Electrical Power Management Systems
- Working knowledge of construction project management software such as Procore and Commissioning management software such as Cx Alloy
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.
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Where required by law, pay ranges can be found in Suffolk's job postings. Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk's total rewards package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.
Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.
Suffolk - America's Contractor - is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR's list of "Top CM-at-Risk Contractors." For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
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