Commissioning & Startup Manager (Mission Critical)

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Chantilly, VA
•$85,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Commissioning & Startup Manager in Clark Technologies, the Commissioning Manager verifies that designed, installed, and tested systems and equipment satisfy specified performance criteria and meet the client’s operational requirements. This position is responsible for client satisfaction, project execution, business development support, and travel related to commissioning assignments.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline or relevant work experience
  • 5+ years of construction experience required; working for a general contractor is highly preferred.
  • Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the commissioning process from project initiation through turnover, coordinating owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and testing providers to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Develop Commissioning Plans and Commissioning Reports
  • Review Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD) documents and verify alignment with project commissioning objectives.
  • Perform commissioning-focused reviews
  • Maintain commissioning issues logs and coordinate resolution of deficiencies that were identified
  • Perform periodic construction site observations
  • Verify completion of equipment startup activities
  • Develop functional performance test scripts and procedures
  • Review and validate contractor, vendor, and third-party testing reports
  • Verify completeness of project turnover documentation
  • Review, coordinate, and support development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for critical facility operations and commissioning activities.
  • Perform fundamental and enhanced commissioning
  • Perform field energy audits
  • Perform energy analysis on rates, and energy cost savings.
  • Identify and provide documentation for energy efficiency project opportunities
  • Support management of external resources as needed
  • Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors, testing providers, and internal project teams
  • Provide training to plant operations on the new installed controls and systems
  • Prepare project proposals, budget estimates, progress reports, and cost tracking reports
  • Prepare monthly pay applications and review projection reports.
  • Record and manage equipment and material deliveries
  • Develop strategy for personnel development and recruiting
  • Establish and maintain customer relationships
  • Accurate forecasting of costs for job completion
  • Quality assurance and quality control plans and execution
  • Identify issues to project executives as required to ensure the success of the project
  • Review and approve preliminary schedules, financial projections, and cost to complete
  • Ensure construction site rules and procedures are implemented and followed
  • Coordinate with safety manager to ensure projects are completed in accordance with safety goals

Benefits

  • health/dental/vision benefits
  • paid time off
  • retirement/401k
  • Company Contribution plan
  • life insurance
  • commuter benefit
  • short & long term disability
  • fitness reimbursement
  • FSA
  • tuition reimbursement
  • back-up daycare
  • tutoring & family support benefits
  • EAP/Work-Life assistance
  • holiday contribution program
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