Commissioning Project Manager

Faith Technologies•El Paso, TX

About The Position

The Excellerate Project Manager provides general management of electrical and/or specialty systems QAQC and commissioning scopes of work, and manages commissioning and startup schedules. The role works with clients, construction project managers, internal teams, and third-party testing and commissioning agencies to ensure QAQC, commissioning, and startup activities are properly planned, coordinated, safe, and compliant with client specifications. Travel may be required up to 100%. Typical work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, though work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent technical training or experience, along with the stated project/construction/engineering/commissioning management and commissioning/startup experience. Proficiency with a PC, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google G-Suite is required; knowledge of the electrical construction trade is preferred. Relevant industry experience may include mission critical, industrial, and commercial environments. FTI describes a supportive culture focused on team members’ mind, body, and soul, and offers career development and continued education programs, merit-based compensation, and a flexible benefits package. The full list of benefits is available to regular/full-time team members. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent technical training/experience.
Five years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Project Engineering, or Commissioning Management.
Eight years of commissioning/startup experience for electrical and/or mechanical systems.
Proficiency in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficiency in the use of Google G-Suite.
Ability to travel up to 100%.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the electrical construction trade.
Experience leading commissioning/startup activities for construction projects exceeding $25 million in contract value is strongly preferred.
Relevant industry experience in mission critical, industrial, or commercial environments.

Responsibilities

Promote a positive company culture by fostering friendly and constructive employee relations.
Develop the QAQC/commissioning scope, schedule, and budget.
Review outgoing QAQC/commissioning estimates with the Estimating Department to ensure accuracy.
Use internal functional groups appropriately and monitor progress on project deliverables.
Develop the QAQC/commissioning safety plan and involve internal safety departments to ensure it is complete and client approved.
Work with the construction project manager to ensure startup and operational procedures are performed safely and comply with client specifications.
Coordinate day-to-day startup and commissioning activities with the client and affected parties.
Lead daily, weekly, and monthly meetings, including QAQC/commissioning, equipment, coordination, scheduling, staffing, and project manager meetings.
Manage project QAQC/commissioning issues logs and coordinate with affected or responsible parties to resolve and clear issues.
Coordinate with third-party testing and commissioning agencies to ensure appropriate coverage during commissioning and startup procedures.
Partner with Human Resources on recruiting and selection, employee relations, and related topics for direct reports.
Coach and develop managerial talent, and select and train team members.
Create a supportive environment that motivates and instructs employees and provides constructive positive and negative feedback.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.