Commissioning Manager

Job description

**Job Title:** Commissioning Manager **Company:** Loenbro, LLC **Business Unit/Department:**Midwest **Location:** Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Onsite) **Reports to:** Sr. Commissioning Manager **Employment Type:**Full-time **FLSA Classification:** Non-exempt **About Loenbro** Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care. **At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose.**Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation. **Position Summary** Loenbro, LLC seeks an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning for mission-critical data center electrical projects based in the Cedar Rapids, IA area. The Commissioning Manager will own end-to-end commissioning delivery (Level 1–5), establish a scalable Cx program, manage teams and third-party agents, and act as the primary client-facing commissioning authority to ensure reliable, safe, and contract-compliant turnover of electrical and integrated systems. **Key Responsibilities** - Commissioning Leadership: Lead planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution of all commissioning phases (Level 1–5) on assigned projects. - Program Development: Establish a scalable commissioning program with SOPs, document control workflows, templates, and commissioning protocols tailored to mission-critical demands. - Team Management: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing commissioning team comprising internal staff and third-party agents; assign responsibilities and ensure alignment with project objectives. - Client & Stakeholder Interface: Serve as primary commissioning point of contact for clients, engineers, GCs, and vendors; facilitate regular progress meetings and commissioning updates. - Technical Review & Test Execution: Review electrical and mechanical designs for commissioning impact; develop and execute pre-functional and functional test plans, energization sequences, and integrated systems testing protocols. - Load Banking & Energization Lead: Act as team leader for Load Banking and Energization activities, coordinating pre-planning, execution, and documentation with internal and external stakeholders. - Documentation & Turnover: Ensure commissioning documentation (checklists, redlines, test scripts, issue logs, deficiency tracking, closeout reports) is organized, complete, and delivered for each contract. - Safety & Quality: Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols during all commissioning phases; coordinate with Safety, QA/QC, and Field Operations to identify and mitigate commissioning risks. - Continuous Improvement: Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and incorporate feedback into updated commissioning standards and training for scalability. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Project Management, Field Operations, Safety, QA/QC, Engineering, and Clients through construction, turnover, and initial operations. **Required Qualifications** - Experience: 8+ years of commissioning experience on mission-critical data center electrical systems, with demonstrated leadership of Levels 1–5 commissioning. - Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of UPS, switchgear, switchboards, PDUs, transfer schemes, generators, ATS, BESS, mechanical interfaces, controls, and integrated systems testing. - Certifications: CxA or similar commissioning certification preferred; electrical or engineering license a plus. - Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. - Project Experience: Proven track record leading load bank testing, energization sequences, and high-voltage commissioning on large-scale data center projects. - Software & Documentation: Proficiency with commissioning software, MS Office, scheduling tools, and document control systems. **Core Skills and Competencies** - Leadership: Team building, delegation, and stakeholder management. - Communication: Clear client-facing communication, meeting facilitation, and technical reporting. - Organization: Strong document control, test-plan development, and issue-tracking skills. - Risk Management: Safety-first mindset with ability to identify, mitigate, and escalate commissioning risks. - Problem Solving: Rapid troubleshooting during pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems tests. - Adaptability: Ability to scale processes across multiple concurrent projects and adjust to evolving technical requirements. **Work Environment:** - This position may require travel to various project sites. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing project requirements. - Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to meet project deadlines. **Potential Hazards:** - Outside most of the time - Potential exposure to extreme cold and hot temperatures - Manufacturing and refining environment - Fit and move in confined spaces including tanks and vessels - Limited working surfaces - Exposure to noise above 85 decibels and intense odors - Exposure to areas with limited visibility - Climbing up and down stairs and ladders to both get in and out of trenches and up to elevated platforms (scaffolding at significant heights) - Lifting necessary equipment and materials 1-50 pounds, 50% of the time on a monthly basis for required tasks - Potential or Periodic amounts of time for the following: - If driving is required, valid driver license and proof of insurability is required. All drivers are subject to a DMV background records search. **Essential Requirements:** - Walking on uneven terrain, with an average of 2 miles per day - Standing - Sit, stoop, crawl, and kneel - Use of respirator if position requires - Driving if required to travel **Benefits** Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) retirement plan with company match - Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay - Life and disability insurance - Professional development and training opportunities - Employee assistance program (EAP) *Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.* Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities. If you’re ready to be part of a company that LEADS by: - Living with Integrity - Exceeding Expectations - Acting with Urgency - Delivering Excellence …we want to hear from you. **Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer**