Regional Commissioning Manager - Data Center

Description

Posting Title: Regional Commissioning Manager - Data Center
Reports To: Director of Field Operations
Location: Remote With Travel to Jobsites/ Offices on a Regular Cadence
Salary Range: $75,000 to $158,000

*This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan.

Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

ABOUT THE ROLEThe role of a Regional Commissioning Manager (RCM) is to support the projects assigned to through both technical and programmatic expertise. This supporting role is an extension of the Division Commissioning Manager (DCM) and reports directly to that divisional lead. Working as a RCM, you will be responsible for ensuring there is a Project Specific Commissioning Plan (PSCxP) in place for the project and that the PSCxP is in compliance with project specific contract documents and corporate Commissioning Management System (CMS) as well as overseeing the execution of the PSQP from Policy, Procedural and individual Processes as outlined in the PSCxP

Onsite Commissioning Managers (OCM) will be placed on each project within the Data Center Division and will report directly to the RCM. The RCM will be responsible for training and developing the OQM in CEI's Commissioning program, Commissioning Culture, integrated software utilizations as well as performing audits for individual project performance.

Scope:

• Ensure execution of the CEI Commissioning Program within assigned regional projects.
• Collaborate with onsite PM Cx Team Leads, Site Superintendents, and OCMs to review, update, and develop documentation and document control structures as needed.
• Ensure that Project-Specific Commissioning Plans (PSCxP) are being executed onsite with Production, QAQC and Cx teams in accordance with the plan and are following project specifications and contractual requirements.
• Ensure that the PSCxP is understood, and executed in real-time during construction phases, not as an afterthought post- construction completion.
• Work closely with CEI Data Center Division Commissioning Manager (DCM) to implement and improve all Commissioning workflow processes.
• Contribute to Divisional Commissioning "Best Practices" derived from personal experience, project-specific "Lessons Learned" as well as input from Production and PM teams on assigned projects.
• Implement Cx program processes on individual projects to address specific site concerns
• Audit site commissioning activity to ensure compliance with program standards and requirements.
• Conform Cx program requirements to meet specific site needs based on specifications and owner's requirements.
• Work closely with the Project Management & Production Dept. at a regional level to develop methods to categorize, perform cost/savings estimates, and track re-work with the objective of preventing future re-work.
• Collaborate directly with the client/owner on all assigned projects and serve as the subject matter expert to facilitate updates and changes needed to individual projects or client portfolios.
• Ensure the proper execution of CEI-approved vendor and subcontractor Commissioning programs.
• The RCM shall be responsible for subcontractors' Cx documents and ensuring they comply with contract docs and CEI CMS and meet Commissioning standards.
• Support needs with the PM lead, Site Superintendents and OCMs for technical oversight of major equipment designs and factory acceptance tests as requested.
• Work with PM lead, Site Superintendents and OCMs to pre-populate Cx documents with site-specific criteria or data for energizations.
• Develop and manage onsite Commissioning teams with focus on:
• Commissioning Culture
• Crew Structure
• Energization Processes and Procedures
• Onsite equipment tracking to ensure that the execution of work onsite is consistent within the Data Center Division projects.
• Implement ACC on projects to transition from paper to electronic platform for all inspections and issue tracking.
• Train and develop all parties working within ACC in the use and execution of the program.
• Ensure checklists are being performed and tracked in ACC.
• Ensure the mandatory Issue Tracking module in ACC is being utilized and managed properly on all assigned projects.
• Ensure status and workflow of ACC steps are followed and up to date.
• Track Production Cx teams progress and work to establish labor units and costs associated with Commissioning scopes.
• Ensure onsite Commissioning Foreman supports the closeout process from a field Cx Perspective
• Ensure onsite Commissioning Manager reviews, redlines, and as-builts reflect actual install in the field throughout the project inspections.
• Ensure there is a proper tracking log to maintain records for calibration of tools that meets or exceeds contract requirements and CEIs expectations.
• Lead regular cadence bi-weekly Commissioning Meetings of report out Commissioning Leadership on Commissioning Health Score and project updates to include any corrective actions required.
  • Project Kick off Meetings.
  • Weekly site 5x5 Meetings
  • Client / Owner Commissioning Meetings
  • Lessons Learned Meetings
  • Corrective Action Meetings
  • Oversee Root Cause Analysis
• Attend additional meetings as required (including but not limited to):
• Ensure that CEIs Commissioning activities are incorporated into the project milestone schedules and that energizations are being scheduled in enough time to allow OCM teams to perform inspections.
• Work with site production team to incorporate inspection scheduling items into master P6 schedule template and ensure items are captured in the project schedule.
• Work with OCM to maintain internal 3-week look ahead of upcoming work to be energized and ensure communication of weekly progress updates to the onsite PM lead and Site Superintendent.
• Work with the OCM to establish a method to track internal energizations, as well as third party / owner coordination for energizations to take place on projects.
• Review, manage and implement Testing and Commissioning Plans (TCxP) for Commissioning milestones and activities driven by specifications and contract language.
• Maintain advanced technical awareness of project requirements regarding both overall project specifications and equipment level. Be able to provide technical insight and troubleshooting support for equipment issues.
• Work with onsite Production and Project management teams to perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for deficiencies exceeding the identified threshold through the corporate CMS plan.
• Work with onsite Project Management team and associated vendors to review Commissioning plans and identify, track, and manage resolution/issuance of non-conformance reports for deficient items.
• Proactively manage people and resources within the assigned region to support Production and Project Management on Commissioning goals.

ABOUT YOU

• 10 years of project engineering, field management or project management in the electrical Data Center industry
• 8 years of experience with Commissioning and Commissioning best practices.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, and trade practices as it relates to Data Centers.
• Excellent oral and written skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills. Ability to analyze data to proactively identify trends.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, solution oriented.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAny combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or industry experience.
• Software: Microsoft Suite, BIM360/ACC/Forma, Primavera P6/Microsoft Project, Blue Beam

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.