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
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