Commissioning Superintendent

Position Summary

Loenbro, LLC seeks a Commissioning Superintendent to lead project-level commissioning for mission-critical data center electrical builds in the Cedar Rapids, IA . The Commissioning Superintendent will manage on-site execution of Level 3–5 commissioning, maintain established Cx processes, lead the project commissioning team and third-party agents, and act as the primary commissioning contact to ensure safe, timely, and contract-compliant turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Commissioning Leadership: Lead planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution of all project commissioning phases Level 3–5.


• Process Management: Manage and maintain commissioning SOPs, document control workflows, templates, and Cx protocols tailored to mission-critical project requirements.


• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing commissioning team of internal staff and third-party agents; assign tasks and ensure alignment with project goals and client expectations.


• Stakeholder Interface: Serve as the project’s primary commissioning point of contact for clients, engineers, the general contractor, and vendors; participate in and present at regular progress and commissioning meetings.


• Test and Energization Oversight: Lead the project Cx team through First Time Energization (FTE), pre-functional and functional testing, energization sequences, and integrated systems testing.


• Load Banking and Energization Support: Provide team support and resources for Load Banking and Energization activities, coordinating pre-planning, execution, and complete documentation with internal and external stakeholders.


• Documentation and Turnover: Produce and deliver complete commissioning documentation—checklists, redlines, test scripts, issue logs, deficiency tracking, and closeout reports—organized and compliant with contractual turnover requirements.


• Safety and Quality: Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols during all commissioning phases; coordinate with Safety, QA/QC, and Field Operations to identify and mitigate risks.


• Continuous Improvement: Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and incorporate feedback into updated commissioning standards.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Project Management, Field Operations, Safety, QA/QC, Engineering, and client stakeholders throughout construction and turnover.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 6+ years of commissioning experience on mission-critical data center projects with demonstrated leadership on Level 3–5 commissioning activities.


• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with UPS, switchgear, generators, ATS, PDUs, transfer schemes, controls, and integrated systems testing methodologies.

• Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.


• Project Experience: Proven involvement in First Time Energization and load bank coordination on large-scale data center projects.


• Software Proficiency: Comfortable with commissioning platforms, MS Office, scheduling tools, and document control systems.

Core Skills and Competencies

• Leadership: Effective on-site leadership, team development, and third-party coordination.


• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication for client-facing interactions and technical reporting.


• Organization: Strong document control, test-plan execution, and deficiency management skills.


• Safety Focus: Safety-first mindset with demonstrated ability to enforce protocols and escalate concerns.


• Problem Solving: Practical troubleshooting during energization and integrated system testing.


• Adaptability: Ability to manage competing priorities across simultaneous site activities.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Based in Cedar Rapids, IA with daily on-site presence at data center construction locations.


• Regional travel between project sites as required.


• Ability to wear PPE, work in active construction zones, and perform physically involved commissioning tasks including occasional lifting and working near energized equipment under established safety procedures.

What Loenbro Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Opportunities for professional growth within a leading electrical contractor serving mission-critical data center clients.


• Collaborative, safety-first culture with emphasis on quality and technical excellence.