Commissioning Field Superintendent

Canadian Breaks Consulting LLC•Childress, TX

68d•$155,000 - $205,000•Onsite

About The Position

Canadian Breaks Consulting, LLC (CBC) is a growing consulting firm based in Amarillo, Texas, providing customized project management solutions for complex problems on critical projects. Its mission is to plan, manage, and execute projects with hearts, hands, and feet of Christ, guided by the values of integrity, excellence, prudence, and stewardship. The Commissioning Field Superintendent is a senior consultant who works with design professionals, clients, subcontractors, and craftspeople to resolve complex commissioning coordination issues and address technical problems in the field. The role leads onsite commissioning, startup activities, and field QA/QC at a project in Childress, Texas. It requires 7 or more years of combined construction experience, including at least 3 years leading commissioning, startup, or field QA/QC on industrial, high-tech, semiconductor, or mission-critical projects. The position is fully onsite at an active construction site. The successful candidate must be able to work around loud equipment and throughout all areas and levels of the site, pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, and be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The work schedule must be flexible for extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedules and sequences. The stated salary range is $155,000–$205,000. Benefits include fully covered employee-and-family BCBS PPO health insurance, fully covered employee-and-family dental and vision insurance, and two weeks of PTO.

Requirements

At least 7 years of combined construction experience, including at least 3 years leading commissioning, startup, or field QA/QC on industrial, high-tech, semiconductor, or mission-critical projects.
Demonstrated ability to lead a commissioning field team, sequence startups across mechanical, electrical, and low-voltage scopes, and hold subcontractors to an approved QA/QC plan.
Ability to work fully onsite in Childress, Texas, in proximity to loud equipment and across all areas and levels of an active construction site.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Flexible availability for extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedules and sequences.

Nice To Haves

Startup and turnover experience on data centers, semiconductor fabs, or other mission-critical facilities.
Field experience leading integrated systems testing and load bank testing on mission-critical power and cooling systems.
General contractor-side field experience on large-scale industrial or high-tech work.
Experience leading commissioning field teams across multiple concurrent buildings or areas on one program.
Hands-on familiarity with medium- and low-voltage distribution, large generators, UPS equipment, and electrical installations on large mechanical and process equipment.
Controls and BMS field experience, including installation oversight, point-to-point checks, and functional testing support.
Comfort with structured commissioning documentation systems and level-of-completion tracking.
OSHA 30 certification and current site-safety credentials.
Track record of developing field engineers and QC specialists into independent startup roles.
Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams), with a strong understanding of working within a computer network.
Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.
Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory, and techniques.
Experience organizing technical data neatly and accurately, and familiarity with Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat.
Strong understanding of construction means and methods, sequencing, and field practices.
Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by calls and questions about work in progress.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
Ability to work closely with a variety of trade and craft workers in a field setting; patience and professionalism.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills with personnel across departments and leadership levels.

Responsibilities

Lead the onsite commissioning field team and manage startup activities and field QA/QC from start to finish.
Execute commissioning levels in the field across assigned systems and areas, from pre-functional checklists through startup, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing.
Lead field integrated systems testing and load bank testing, including failure-mode scenarios on power and cooling trains.
Witness testing against sequences of operation and hold subcontractors and vendors to approved test scripts.
Manage subcontractor QA/QC programs and schedule and coordinate QC Specialists performing inspections.
Review subcontractor and vendor startup readiness, including startup schedules, delivered Owner Furnished Equipment, and impacts from other subcontractors.
Drive the commissioning issues log to closure in the field, including corrective work and retest verification.
Lead startup meetings with Area Construction Managers, design teams, subcontractors, and the client.
Coordinate mechanical, electrical, low-voltage, and controls groups so systems start in a workable sequence.
Oversee controls and building automation installation progress against schedule when that scope is within the assigned area.
Ensure safety readiness and confirm safety precautions are in place before any system is operated.
Manage commissioning documentation, checklists, and submittals so the record reflects the installed condition.
Support turnover package assembly, including O&M manuals, training records, and warranty start dates.
Resolve complex commissioning coordination issues with design professionals, clients, subcontractors, and craftspeople.