Commissioning Manager I and II (Utility Scale Solar)

can have large Energy Infrastructure projects experience

Solar is not a MUST have

Location / Travel Requirement: any location in the continental United States. This is a 100% travel position; locations may vary based on the project. Client hires for a career and not a project. When your project is complete you will be assigned to another project.

JOB SUMMARY: Client is seeking a Construction Commissioning Manager I and II to join our Solar group to drive and lead project construction and contract administration activities, focusing on successful commissioning, and actively engaging in the delivery of larger, more complex assignments, while planning and conducting work that requires independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and adapting commissioning techniques, procedures, and criteria. Ideal candidate will have construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP Contractor or Commissioning firm

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or 10 years of equivalent field experience

Minimum six years of construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP Contractor or Commissioning firm

Conceptual knowledge of key construction documents and their relationship to Project Management and Field Executions

Excellent communication and client relationship skills

Expert understanding of how design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover align within the project delivery process

Experience with key construction documents and their relationship to Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC)

Understanding of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and interaction testing and turnover requirements

Understanding of applicable design codes, design standards, and specification requirements, and ability to interpret them

Proficiency in the commissioning process, L0-L5, and ability to relate construction deliverables to commissioning deliverables

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, project management, and pertinent web applications; strong understanding of data-based commissioning tools like BIM360

Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Ability to work well in a team environment, including follow-through and constructive feedback

Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and project partners

Ability to anticipate project work, delegate workload, and balance workload within a team

Ability to evaluate risk, schedule impact, and safety for quality and commissioning-related activities

Ability to interpret and communicate company policies, fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for complex projects

Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills

Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback

Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform scope of work technical reviews and provide detailed comments and recommendations

Develop commissioning specifications and create commissioning plans, checklists, and tests for collection and control systems

Lead field visits, observe commissioning inspections and tests, and provide technical guidance

Direct functional performance tests in the field, including creating the project’s commissioning plan and schedule

Draft technical documents for issue resolutions, lessons learned, and best practices; write issue descriptions, meeting minutes, field reports, and final reports

Conduct training sessions, communicate across disciplines for construction coordination, and resolve commissioning issues with contractors

Collaborate with the scope team and Project Manager to verify scope intent and criteria; develop and maintain collaborative relationships

Lead planning and execution of system tests, including NETA, SCADA, controls, and operations verification of mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and life safety systems; effectively lead internal meetings and manage team performance