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Commissioning Construction Manager- Indianapolis

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

Job Description

Position Title: Commissioning Construction Manager/ Owner's Representative

Location: Remote – Indianapolis, IN. This may include travel to any of the 50 US states. Candidate must relocate, temporarily or permanently, to Indianapolis area.

Salary: We recognize job-board ranges may not reflect our pay bands; DLB often out competes those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

Job Summary

The Commissioning Construction Manager (CxCM) serves as the owner’s and/or contractor’s representative throughout all phases of the commissioning process (L1–L5). This role combines traditional Owner’s Representative and Construction Manager responsibilities with specialized leadership in electrical, mechanical, and controls commissioning for mission-critical environments.

Essential Functions

• Act as the owner’s and/or contractors “eyes and ears” on site, ensuring all commissioning activities align with the client’s quality control specifications, commissioning plan, and programmatic expectations.
• Lead proactive risk identification and escalation pathways, emphasizing early detection and resolution of commissioning issues to maintain project momentum and readiness.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication among the owner, design team, contractors, equipment manufacturers and vendors, commissioning agents, and trade partners to ensure consistent interpretation and execution of the client’s commissioning standards.
• Support contract administration and regulatory compliance, coordinating with legal and project management teams to resolve disputes or clarify scope where commissioning deviations are involved.

Commissioning Leadership (L1–L5 Focus)

• Oversee and coordinate all commissioning activities, including pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, integrated systems testing, and final acceptance.
• Ensure field-level activities—including inspections, documentation, issue tracking, and test witnessing—are conducted in accordance with the client’s commissioning plan of record and QAQC program.
• Enforce health, safety and environmental requirements and site safety policies, including LOTO, in coordination with contractors and client teams during commissioning activities.

Readiness for Operations

• Ensure all commissioning documentation, punch lists, and test results are complete and accurate before turnover to operations.
• Validate that all systems are fully commissioned, operational, and meet owner requirements.
• Drive early issue resolution to prevent delays in project closeout and operational handoff.

Document Control & Technical Reviews

• Review commissioning plans, shop drawings, submittals, RFIs; verify contractor commissioning requirements are flowed down to vendors; assist in maintaining the field document control system (drawings, tests, inspections, vendor data, as-builts).
• Ensure all commissioning records are maintained and accessible for future reference.
• Use common tools (Procore, BIM 360/ACC, Bluebeam, MS Project/P6, Excel/PowerPoint/Teams) for traceability and dashboarding.

Reporting & Metrics

• Provide weekly commissioning updates to keep the client informed of progress. Report status to stakeholders, facilitate root-cause analysis for non-conformances, track dispositions through closure, and generate metrics to communicate overall site commissioning compliance.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of commissioning processes for electrical, mechanical, and controls systems in mission-critical environments.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams); exceptional organization and file management.
• Ability to leverage AI, data analytics and emerging technologies to streamline commissioning workflows and drive innovation.
• Clear, concise communication (technical and non-technical) with the ability to represent the owner directly with contractors and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedule inputs and enforce commissioning standards across multiple stakeholders.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or related discipline
• OR Two years hands‑on install/testing/validation/troubleshooting of mechanical, controls, and/or electrical infrastructure plus a minimum of 5 additional years of related experience.

Certifications & Safety

• Ability to achieve NFPA 70E and/or OSHA training as required; strict adherence to HSE/LOTO policies.

Physical Demands

• Frequent manipulation of small parts/tools
• Periods of stationary work;
• Movement through data center and outdoor environments (heat/cold/precipitation), including tight spaces
• Stair/ladder access
• Occasional overhead/under‑equipment positioning
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• Reasonable accommodation available

Travel / Relocation Requirements

• Travel between 75-100% in various support roles until extended project assignment is received, this may include travel to any of the 50 US states.
• Extended project assignment is defined as a project location where a continuous onsite presence is required in excess of 6 months.
• Temporary or Permanent Relocation assistance is available.

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment

DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.