Manager, Commissioning and Engineering Project

Austin Community College

$88K — $126K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Construction, Mechanical, Electrical, or Engineering field.
  • Three years of related work experience; preferred experience in commissioning and project management.
  • Commissioning certifications (e.g. BCxP, CxP) and LEED certification preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) systems and construction management principles.
  • Understanding of regulations related to building construction and operation.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee commissioning processes for new and renovation capital projects.
  • Manage third-party commissioning firms on large projects.
  • Ensure project handovers from capital projects to maintenance are effective.
  • Establish project scope and budget, and secure funding and contracts.
  • Direct design and construction phases to meet client's requirements.
  • Coordinate progress meetings and field inspections to ensure quality work.
  • Prepare status reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities to enhance skills.
  • Access to a diverse and collaborative work environment.
  • Engagement with community and educational stakeholders.
  • Participation in initiatives aimed at promoting equitable access to education.
Full Job Description
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Job Posting Title:
Manager, Commissioning and Engineering Project

Job Description Summary:
The Commissioning and Engineering Project Manager will provide field and technical support from design through the commissioning milestone for new and renovation capital projects. Additionally, the position will be responsible for executing Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) and infrastructure focused capital projects

Job Description:

Description of Duties and Tasks
  • Responsible for all aspects of all aspects of new and renovation capital project commissioning.
  • Responsible for overseeing work performed by third party commissioning firms on large capital projects.
  • Monitor progress of commissioning. Insure completeness and accuracy of close-out documents and deliverables. Support the integration of project handover from capital project to maintenance thru process improvement. Participate during inspections and follow up on resolution of deficiencies. Participate in the owner's meetings and reviews.
  • Responsible for managing MEP and infrastructure focused capital projects.
  • Establishes specific needs and project scope requirements; evaluates alternatives, prepares budget estimates, and obtains concurrence of initial scope of work.
  • Prepares initial project scope, budget, and delivery schedule; secures project funding and procures service of design consultants or service vendors required to complete project scope of work; prepares and negotiates contracts; approves payments to vendors; ensures compliance with all applicable local ordinances, and state and federal codes and laws.
  • Presents and reviews proposed solutions with educational department representatives, design consultants, and service vendors to ensure project scope meets client's needs; reviews design progress to ensure compliance with project budget, delivery schedule, and quality requirements in accordance with college standards.
  • Directs and manages the overall design and construction phases to meet the established project scope, budget and schedule; meets with local community committees and stakeholders to resolve potential problems and address concerns.
  • Schedules progress coordination meetings and periodic field inspections to ensure completed work in place is acceptable and in accordance with the design intent and satisfies the client's needs and completion timeline; addresses or corrects discovered conditions to ensure continued operation, life safety, and security of the educational environment.
  • Prepares reports to update project status to internal and external project stakeholders.
  • Reviews, suspends/rejects, or approves all services invoices and commodity procurements; monitors payment processing with other departments to ensure timely processing of vendor payments; verifies that services or commodities invoices are complete and satisfactory.
  • Other related work as assigned.


Knowledge
  • Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and construction management.
  • Regulations regarding accessibility and hazardous materials found in buildings. Laws and ordinances regulating building construction and operation.
  • Project planning and management principles.
  • Budget preparation, bid and purchasing procedures, and expense control.


Skills
  • Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
  • Preparing budgets and monitoring the disbursement of funds.
  • Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy.
  • Effectively using organizational and planning skills.
  • Performing all facets of projects such as the coordination, demolition, inspection, security, title clearance, soil testing, furnishings, moving, permits, etc.
  • Managing multiple projects and maintaining focus on priorities.
  • Making presentations related to facilities and projects.
  • Collaborating with others to reach mutually beneficial goals and objectives.
  • Negotiating, evaluating and administering contracts.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.


Technology Skills
  • Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software including facility management software.


Required Work Experience
  • Three years related work experience.


Preferred Work Experience
  • Three or more years related work experience in commissioning and project management.


Required Education
  • Bachelor's degree.


Preferred Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Mechanical, Electrical or other Engineering field.
  • Commissioning Certifications such as BCxP, and CxP.
  • LEED Certification


Physical Requirements
  • Work is performed in a standard office environment.
  • Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
  • Occasional outdoor fieldwork may be required.
  • Lifting of objects up to 20 pounds.


Safety
  • Work must be performed following safety rules.
  • Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
  • Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.


Please Note: ACC job postings are removed from advertising at 12:00 A.M on the job posting closing date (midnight on the day before the closing date). Please apply prior to the job closing date and time.

Salary Range $88,571 - $126,797

Number of Openings:
1

Job Posting Close Date:
June 26, 2026

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