Commissioning Manager - South Dakota

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. Join the Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day. From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.

Requirements

10+ years of startup experience, including five years as startup manager.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's in Engineering preferred
Previous startup management experience within a heavy industrial environment preferred
Electrical/Instrumentation, mechanical, DCS, or combinitation of experience in all three desired.

Responsibilities

Manages the process of construction completion turnover to startup, startup turnover to operations, and final turnover to the client.
Manages priorities and activities of startup staff.
Develops and maintains a detailed startup schedule and detailed set of startup packages to track Startup completion and progress.
Manages and maintains open communications and relationship with the client.
Responsible for managing and monitoring the Startup budget and man hours.
Develops clear startup procedures as required by contract to coordinate the startup effort.
Plans and prepares for startup activities and major milestones (chemical cleaning, steam blow, demonstration tests, etc).
Implements a coordinated operations control program ensuring good communication and the smooth execution of operational activities.
Creates and implements controls process for spares, consumables, outstanding work, and material deliveries.
Coordinates the daily activities effecting and involving startup.
Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports.
Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities.
Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value.
Champions continuous improvement efforts.
Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.
Supervises discipline commissioning engineers, operations supervisors, commissioning technicians, LOTO/Turnover coordinators.