Commissioning Manager

Southland Industries • Tempe, AZ

3d

About The Position

The Commissioning Manager oversees and leads the commissioning process at the project site, ensuring required documentation of tests, final inspections, and owner training is completed successfully. The role manages commissioning planning, scheduling, start-up, testing, and integration in collaboration with owners’ agents, project teams, on-site personnel, engineering partners, and contractors. It provides technical guidance and troubleshooting, anticipates and resolves issues, and keeps commissioning activities productive and on schedule.

The position develops and maintains startup records and documentation, including factory witness testing documents, pre-functional startup reports, point-to-point control checks, testing and balance reports, functional performance tests, and integrated systems tests. It develops and updates commissioning schedules using lean planning methods such as pull plans and look-ahead schedules.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience, including at least 3 years of people management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership skills necessary to achieve business and project results.
• Strong technical skills in mechanical and electrical building systems, design, and operation.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to set deadlines and adhere to project schedules.
• Advanced knowledge of construction project workflows.
• Experience developing and implementing detailed commissioning execution plans.
• Ability to motivate and lead employees.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related field, or applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commissioning process for the project.
• Collaborate with the team to develop the project commissioning plan.
• Partner with the owner’s agent to meet start-up, testing, and integration requirements.
• Coordinate with on-site personnel to provide and manage equipment and systems for timely completion of scheduled tasks.
• Provide troubleshooting and problem-solving support, offering technical guidance and bringing in expertise for complex problems when needed.
• Establish project milestones and identify critical paths for successful integration of commissioning activities.
• Anticipate and resolve questions before they become problems, and remove roadblocks to keep the commissioning team productive and on schedule.
• Develop and maintain startup records and documentation, including factory witness testing documents, pre-functional startup reports, point-to-point control checks, testing and balance reports, functional performance tests, and integrated systems tests.
• Develop the commissioning schedule and use lean planning methods, including pull plans and look-ahead schedules, to manage and update it.
• Work closely with engineering and contracting partners, including electrical and controls partners, startup crews, and testing and balancing (TAB) crews.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 100% paid for the employee.
• Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability.
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance.
• Disability income protection insurance.
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans for health and dependent care.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses.
• Wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager