Commissioning Associate Project Manager

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned commissioning/start‑up leader for electrical and mechanical systems on major construction projects. You will oversee QAQC/Cx activities, coordinate with clients, and drive safe, efficient start‑up procedures.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering, 8 years of commissioning/start‑up experience, and up to 100% travel. Accubid and AutoCAD knowledge is preferred; strong field leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of electrical estimating experience or 5 years of Project Management, Construction Management, Project Engineering, or Commissioning Management experience.
• 8 years of commissioning/start‑up experience for electrical and/or mechanical systems.
• Travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Supports generation of new business and networks with customers.
• Manages QAQC/Cx scope, schedule, and budget development.
• Reviews QAQC/Cx estimates with Estimating Department for accuracy.
• Coordinates with client and parties on day‑to‑day start‑up and Cx activities; leads meetings.
• Partners with Talent Team to optimize recruiting and employee relations for direct reports.
• Visits jobsites to ensure progress and promote safe behavior.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Accubid

AutoCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supports generation of new business.
• Networks, establishes, and maintains customer relationships.
• Supports the development of the QAQC/Cx scope, schedule, and budget.
• Reviews outgoing QAQC/Cx estimates with Estimating Department to ensure accuracy.
• Properly utilizes internal functional groups and monitors progress of each deliverable for the project.
• Supports the development of the QAQC/Cx safety plan.
• Works with the construction project manager to ensure start‑up and operational procedures are executed in a safe manner and are compliant with the client's specifications.
• Coordinates with the client and all affected parties on day‑to‑day start‑up and Cx activities, and leads daily, weekly and monthly meetings.
• Manages all QAQC/Cx issues logs pertinent to the project, and coordinates with all affected and/or responsible parties to mitigate and clear out the issues.
• Coordinates with 3rd‑party testing/commissioning agencies to ensure proper coverage during commissioning/start‑up procedures.
• Participates in performance review process for field leadership.
• Partners with Talent Team to optimize recruiting and selection, employee relations, and other related topics as it pertains to direct reports.
• Visits various jobsites and interacts with crew, customers, foreman, and general contractors to ensure proper job progress and to support and encourage safe behavior.
• Provides frequent and clear feedback to Cx Crew, offers clear direction, and ensures they are supported in their goals.
• Organizes Cx crew into a productive team to encourage synergy.
• Monitors the flow of work between his/her unit and others in the organization; asking questions, and recommending improvements.
• Fosters effective cross‑functional collaborations to accelerate work processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical training.
• 1 year of electrical estimating experience or 5 years of Project Management, Construction Management, Project Engineering, or Commissioning Management experience.
• 8 years of commissioning/start‑up experience for electrical and/or mechanical systems.
• Experience leading commissioning/start‑up activities for construction projects exceeding $25MM in contract value strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Accubid and AutoCAD is preferred.
• Relevant industry experience can vary from Mission Critical, Industrial, and Commercial.
• Travel: Up to 100%

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering