Start-up & Commissioning Manager

RK Industries • Abilene, TX

47d

About The Position

Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities involved in the closeout of mechanical construction projects. Ensure that project goals are achieved in a timely manner and within budget, either by personally performing duties or through the supervision of subordinate team members. Manage the start-up and commissioning schedule, coordinating closely with project teams and subcontractors to facilitate activities related to start-up, commissioning, and overall project closeout.

Requirements

• Provides indirect supervision.
• Applies advanced techniques and knowledge within their function.
• Utilizes diversified knowledge of applicable principles and practices across a wide range of assignments.
• Independently makes decisions concerning complexities and methods.
• Receives supervision and guidance primarily related to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Acts as a liaison to groups within and outside their organization, with the autonomy to make independent decisions regarding matters related to their function.
• Holds a college/university degree with 7+ years of relevant experience or possesses an equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Review and comprehending project contract documents.
• Support project managers in maintaining equipment tracking and start-up matrix.
• Supervise and schedule the start-up of all mechanical and plumbing equipment.
• Manage and schedule start-up foremen and superintendents.
• Conduct troubleshooting and forensic investigations of construction-related issues.
• Collaborate with project teams to uphold the project schedule from start-up to closeout.
• Interface directly with mechanical equipment vendors for vendor-designated start-ups.
• Collaborate closely with and assist the owner's commissioning agent.
• Provide technical support and assistance in addressing commissioning issues.
• Maintain schedule and manpower projections related to start-up activities.
• Oversee and document installation verification and pre-functional testing.
• Work with temperature controls subcontractors and test and balance subcontractors throughout the commissioning phase.
• Coordinate and manage project team activities to assist with smoke control testing.

Benefits

• Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental
• Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
• Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
• Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
• Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees