Commissioning Manager | Mission Critical

The Mission Critical Commissioning Manager leads commissioning activities for complex mission critical projects, including data centers and other high-reliability facilities. This role is responsible for commissioning planning, testing, integrated systems validation, and project turnover, ensuring building systems perform safely, reliably, and in accordance with owner requirements.

The Commissioning Manager partners with owners, design teams, trade partners, vendors, and project teams to support successful startup and operational readiness. This position plays a key role in delivering facilities where uptime, redundancy, and reliability are critical.

At Brinkmann Constructors, we don't just build buildings. We build community, relationships, and a team that inspires confidence. It's the passion and expertise of our employee-owners that drive our success. Together, let's build a future we can be proud of.

Our purpose is people. Our passion is building.

• →Lead commissioning activities from preconstruction through turnover.
• →Develop and manage commissioning plans, schedules, and deliverables.
• →Coordinate commissioning efforts with project teams, owners, engineers, trade partners, and vendors.
• →Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and project planning activities.
• →Coordinate startup, testing, balancing, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, controls, fire protection, and life safety systems.
• →Lead factory witness testing, site acceptance testing, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing.
• →Verify system performance, sequence of operations, redundancy, and reliability requirements.
• →Track commissioning issues and drive timely resolution.
• →Manage commissioning documentation, test reports, issue logs, and turnover packages.
• →Monitor commissioning progress and communicate status, risks, and milestones to project stakeholders.
• →Support owner training, operational readiness activities, and final turnover.
• →Champion safety and quality throughout all commissioning activities.
• →Mentor project teams on commissioning processes and best practices.
• →Travel as required to support project assignments.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in commissioning, mission critical construction, MEP systems, or facility engineering.
• Experience with large-scale mission critical projects, including data centers preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, controls, and life safety systems.
• Knowledge of commissioning processes, startup procedures, testing methodologies, and turnover requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel based on project needs.

At Brinkmann Constructors, our passion for people means investing in their financial, mental, and physical well-being. Which is why we strive to provide our employee owners with comprehensive and cost-effective options that reflect Brinkmann’s commitment to health and wellness.

• 100% employee ownership (ESOP)
• annual bonus program
• company-contributed 401K
• competitive salary with annual merit increase

• continuing education reimbursement
• performance tools for added clarity of expectations and responsibilities
• annual performance reviews
• dedicated ambassador for assimilation into Brinkmann culture

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA
• paid parental leave
• work-life balance
• seven paid holidays plus three floating holidays to celebrate what holidays are important to you
• paid birthday off
• family-friendly work environment
• service awards with paid sabbaticals and milestone bonuses
• a positive and collaborative work environment
• healthy lifestyle rewards

• community involvement
• team building events
• local volunteer opportunities
• non-profit support and fundraising

No agency submissions will be accepted. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.