LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Center sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach.

We are seeking an experienced MEP Commissioning Manager to join a major hyperscale data center project in Montgomery, Alabama. The successful candidate will lead commissioning strategy, stakeholder coordination, energy management, and commissioning execution activities across mission-critical MEP systems.

The MEP Commissioning Manager will act as the primary commissioning lead for owner's representatives, commissioning agents, vendors, and project stakeholders throughout project delivery. The role is responsible for coordinating the commissioning process, managing technical interfaces, driving issue resolution, supporting energy programs, and ensuring readiness for system turnover and operational acceptance.

The successful candidate will champion commissioning activities from design review through startup, integrated systems testing, functional testing, and final handover.

Responsibilities

Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) Management

Primary point of contact for OFCI matters and escalation with owner's procurement representatives.
Manage and coordinate all OFCI equipment submittals.
Ensure alignment between vendor documentation, design requirements, and commissioning specifications.
Coordinate issue resolution relating to OFCI equipment delivery, installation, startup, and testing activities.

Building Controls & Power Monitoring Coordination

Lead coordination activities between project teams and Building Management System (BMS) providers.
Manage Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) coordination and commissioning readiness.
Ensure successful integration of controls and monitoring systems into commissioning activities.
Facilitate coordination between controls vendors, commissioning agents, contractors, and owners.

Commissioning Leadership

Act as primary point of contact for Owner QA/QC and Commissioning Management teams.
Lead commissioning-related communication across all project stakeholders.
Support development and execution of the commissioning 6-Step Process.
Coordinate commissioning schedules, milestones, deliverables, and readiness requirements.

Energy Program Management

Serve as Primary Project Energy Manager.
Coordinate energy program requirements throughout construction and commissioning.
Manage energy-related testing, reporting, and operational readiness requirements.
Support power-up, energization planning, and system startup activities.

Early Planning & Mobilization

Lead Early ENS/PR planning and management activities.
Manage commissioning agent mobilization requirements.
Coordinate commissioning logistics, office setup, access, and site support activities.
Ensure commissioning resources are available to support project schedules and milestones.

Technical Leadership

Lead development of the COHE program in conjunction with the Project Safety Manager.
Manage all commissioning-related RFIs.
Manage commissioning-related CSI and CCD processes.
Drive resolution of design-to-vendor submittal deviations.
Manage commissioning vendor scopes of work.
Act as primary owner of commissioning scope and specifications with vendors, third-party organizations, and the client.

Contract & Commercial Support

Prepare and process Notices of Impact (NOIs) to the Owner in coordination with the MEP Project Manager.
Support technical change management and commissioning-related project controls.
Track and manage commissioning deliverables to support project milestones.