DPR Construction

Lead Cx Specialist

DPR Construction$85K — $100K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent experience required.
  • 6-8 years of experience in commissioning, MEP coordination, or building systems operations required.
  • Experience leading commissioning on complex or mission-critical projects preferred.
  • Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), CxA, or LEED AP preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Leads commissioning planning and execution for complex MEP and building systems.
  • Develops and maintains comprehensive commissioning plans with testing requirements and start-up procedures.
  • Coordinates cross-functional meetings and tracks the progress of commissioning efforts.
  • Reviews test documentation and system performance data for quality and compliance.
  • Collaborates with project teams to resolve commissioning-related issues effectively.
  • Mentors teams and provides technical guidance to enhance commissioning performance.
  • Implements process improvements and leverages technology to optimize commissioning efficiency.

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours and remote work options.
  • Professional development opportunities and training.
  • Support for certifications and continuing education.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:
Leads commissioning activities for complex projects within a business unit, ensuring the verification, validation, and performance of all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems and integrated building systems. Serves as a technical resource for commissioning planning, execution, and documentation, guiding project teams through all phases of commissioning to confirm systems meet design intent and operational requirements. Partners with project leadership, engineers, and trade partners to drive consistency, efficiency, and quality in system turnover and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:
Leads commissioning planning and execution for complex projects, ensuring all mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) and building systems are verified and validated in accordance with project and company standards.
Develops and maintains commissioning plans that define testing requirements, inspections, start-up procedures, documentation and integrated system testing.
Coordinates cross-functional commissioning meetings, facilitates system-level testing and tracks progress and issues through completion and turnover.
Reviews and validates test documentation, system performance data and vendor reports to ensure quality and compliance with design and operational criteria.
Collaborates with project managers, MEP coordinators, clients and trade contractors to identify, communicate and resolve commissioning-related issues.
Mentors commissioning specialists and project teams, providing technical guidance and sharing best practices to enhance business unit-level commissioning performance.
Recommends and implements process improvements, leverages technology and data to optimize commissioning efficiency and accuracy and supports talent acquisition efforts by participating in interviews and evaluating commissioning experience and role alignment.

Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:
6-8 years of experience in commissioning, MEP coordination, building systems operations, or a related field required.
Experience leading commissioning efforts on complex or mission-critical projects preferred.

Certifications and Licenses:
None required.
Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), Accredited Commissioning Process Authority (CxA), or LEED Accredited Professional preferred.

About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a commercial general contractor and construction management firm. The company provides preconstruction, construction, and post-construction services for a variety of markets, including healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, and corporate offices. DPR Construction was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company has offices throughout the United States and has completed projects in various countries, including Singapore and the Netherlands.
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Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1990

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