Commissioning Manager

Thalle Construction Company•Texas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. (“Thalle”) is currently seeking an experienced, committed, career-minded Commissioning Manager to be part of our growing team in Austin, TX. Our ideal candidate will be a team player who is highly motivated with a strong work ethic and desires to be part of a skilled construction team. Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office in Hillsborough, NC, and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle has construction projects throughout the Southeast, Texas, and New Jersey with growth nationwide. Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects include dams, reservoirs, locks, DOT roadway construction and bridges, large diameter utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, and on-demand emergency services. We are a proud representative of Tully Group (www.tullygroup.us). The Tully Group is one of the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms with their corporate office in New York City and long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey. Safety is our TOP priority! Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, Life Insurance, 401K with a company match, and more! Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify, and Drug Free Workplace. Regional Office Location: Austin, TX Job Title: Commissioning Manager Salary: Competitive compensation package based on experience.

Requirements

Knowledgeable in the construction and operation of wastewater treatment plants
Knowledgeable in pre-commissioning and commissioning processes (e.g. functional testing, wet-run testing, and active operation)
Knowledgeable in SCADA system integration, verification, and troubleshooting
Knowledgeable in the preparation of implementation of commissioning plans
Familiarity with close-out documentation and the project close-out process (e.g. O&M manuals, warranties)
Familiarity with construction scheduling practices
Ability to communicate and coordinate efforts between owner, engineers, contractors, consultants and technicians
Willingness to work with the entire project team with a goal of successful completion of the project

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of all commissioning activities for the wastewater treatment facility.
Develop detailed startup and commissioning plans, commissioning procedures, and test protocols.
Manage coordination between construction, engineering, operations, vendors, and the client to ensure seamless transition from construction to operation.
Supervise startup and commissioning personnel, including technicians, subcontractors, and vendors.
Oversee system inspections, pre-functional checklists, functional testing, process testing, and performance verification.
Identify and resolve issues or deficiencies in equipment installations, controls, and process systems during startup.
Maintain detailed records of commissioning activities, including reports, field notes, punch lists, and corrective actions.
Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company policies, environmental regulations, and site-specific safety plans.
Support the development of operations manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training programs for plant operators.
Facilitate and deliver operator training on system operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Coordinate final system acceptance, including turnover packages, documentation, and warranty support.
Monitor project budget, schedule, and manpower for startup and commissioning scope.
Provide regular status updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned.