Commissioning Manager

TempWorks Software Incorporated; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexicrew Technical Services is seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager to lead CSU activities for large-scale power generation projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams from construction through operational readiness.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years CSU and senior leadership, deep knowledge of commissioning methodologies, and strong safety, budget, and schedule management. Travel to project sites and hands-on leadership are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years CSU experience including senior leadership.
• Knowledge of commissioning methodologies, startup planning, system turnover, and operational readiness processes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on large projects in power generation or industrial settings.
• Experience developing commissioning schedules, budgets, procedures, and project documentation.
• Strong understanding of power industry safety standards and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, P&IDs, and construction documentation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with commissioning software and documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead CSU activities on projects throughout the lifecycle and act as senior commissioning authority on site.
• Develop and execute commissioning strategies, plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams across electrical, controls, mechanical, process, and safety systems.
• Establish turnover plans, commissioning scopes, and readiness milestones.
• Collaborate with PM, engineering, construction, vendors, and owners for successful execution.
• Provide technical leadership during design reviews and commissioning activities.
• Develop and approve commissioning procedures, startup protocols, and turnover docs.
• Oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, preservation, and turnover activities.
• Coordinate tests, evaluate results, troubleshoot issues, and verify performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Commissioning software

PLC-based control systems

PC-based control systems

Documentation systems

P&ID interpretation

Job description

Senior Commissioning Manager

(Location TBD): Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning and startup activities for large-scale power generation projects. This leadership role is responsible for developing and executing commissioning strategies, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the safe, efficient, and successful transition of facilities from construction through operational readiness. The ideal candidate has extensive commissioning and startup experience within power generation environments, strong technical expertise, and a proven ability to deliver complex projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Essential Duties:

• Lead all commissioning and startup (CSU) activities throughout the project lifecycle, serving as the senior commissioning authority on site.
• Develop and execute commissioning strategies, project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Direct multidisciplinary commissioning teams supporting electrical, controls, mechanical, process, utility, safety, fire and gas, and auxiliary systems.
• Establish system boundaries, turnover plans, commissioning scopes, and operational readiness milestones.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, construction teams, vendors, subcontractors, and owners to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical leadership during design reviews, operability reviews, construction meetings, and commissioning activities.
• Develop, review, and approve commissioning procedures, startup protocols, testing plans, and turnover documentation.
• Oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, preservation, maintenance, testing, and final system turnover activities.
• Coordinate commissioning tests, evaluate results, troubleshoot issues, and verify systems meet operational and performance requirements.
• Manage commissioning documentation, drawing updates, turnover packages, and commissioning databases.
• Ensure required spare parts, consumables, and operational support resources are available for startup activities.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA, ANSI, environmental, and project-specific safety standards.
• Lead daily safety meetings, field audits, lockout/tagout (LOTO) activities, and critical milestone reviews.
• Monitor commissioning budgets, forecast project costs, and manage commissioning‑related labor and resource allocations.
• Mentor and develop commissioning personnel while coordinating additional field resources as project demands require.
• Identify project risks, implement mitigation strategies, and provide regular progress updates to project leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of Commissioning and Startup (CSU) experience, including prior experience in a senior commissioning leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of commissioning methodologies, startup planning, system turnover, and operational readiness processes.
• Demonstrated success leading large multidisciplinary teams on complex industrial or power generation projects.
• Experience developing commissioning schedules, budgets, procedures, execution plans, and project documentation.
• Strong understanding of power industry safety standards, OSHA regulations, and commissioning best practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, procedures, P&IDs, and construction documentation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and commissioning documentation systems.
• Preferred:
  • 10+ years supporting power generation or large industrial projects.
  • Experience with Combined Cycle, Simple Cycle, or other thermal power generation facilities.
  • Knowledge of plant operations, process technologies, flow measurement systems, and engineering calculations.
  • Experience with PLC‑based and PC‑based control systems, automation platforms, and commissioning software.
  • Familiarity with engineering management systems, digital turnover tools, and documentation control processes.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in both office and active industrial construction environments.
• Must be able to walk project sites, climb ladders and stairs, and navigate uneven terrain.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.li>
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel‑toe boots, hearing protection, and fall protection as required.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around heavy industrial equipment.
• Ability to travel and work extended hours, weekends, or rotational schedules as project demands require.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.