Kiewit · 14 hours ago
Data Center Commissioning Manager
Lenexa, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expKiewit is a leader in the construction industry, and they are seeking a Data Center Commissioning Manager to oversee commissioning activities for various projects. The role involves managing the commissioning process to ensure safety, quality, and compliance while collaborating with multiple teams.
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Responsibilities
Manage site-specific end-to-end Commissioning activities during Level 1 through Level 5 for delivery of new or retrofit of existing facility
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with architects, engineers, trade partners, and operations teams to streamline and improve project delivery and to ensure fully compliant project
Implement policies and procedures necessary to support project schedule, contractual obligations, and deliver fully compliant project
Coordinate with project site Quality Control (QC) and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) teams for MEP scope to assure checklists, engineering documents, and commissioning activities are successfully completed and follow approved test scripts and commissioning plan
Comprehensive understanding of major milestones, client/General Contractor (GC) contractual and trade partner/GC obligations, and commissioning plans created by client’s third-party Commissioning Agent
Manage Commissioning and QC plan per contractual turnovers to client
Define and manage on-site resource requirements for trade partners, equipment vendors, commissioning agent, and project staff to achieve project schedule
Create, manage iterations, and integrate Start-up and Commissioning schedules into project schedule, incorporating time for required testing, cleaning, and site inspections by Commissioning Agent. Commissioning schedule should include thorough and sequenced plan of Level 3 through Level 5 activities and minimize overlap of Level 4 activities
Collaborate with Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment vendors for efficient installations and provide feedback to client and QC Managers
Manage equipment vendors adherence to QC plan and provide appropriate resources, field documentation, and checklists prior to start-up (Energization). Establish checkpoints to ensure documentation and installation quality prior to moving to next phase of Commissioning
Facilitate Start-up and Commissioning meetings to communicate QC Plan and schedule updates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or 110 to 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 100%
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Benefits
Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
Life insurance
Disability
Retirement plans with matching
Generous paid time off
Company
Kiewit
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.
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