Commissioning Manager

Southland Industries; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match and

Health/dental/vision insurance (100%?)

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Pre‑tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal/

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks an experienced commissioning leader to oversee on-site activities, ensuring thorough testing, documentation, and owner training. You will drive the commissioning plan, coordinate with owners’ agents and field teams, and manage milestones to keep the project on schedule.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, technical know-how in building systems, and proven project management to deliver seamless startup and integration across mechanical and electrical domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or applicable experience in engineering/construction.
• 8+ years’ experience, including 3+ years’ people management.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the commissioning process at the project site.
• Develop the project commissioning plan in collaboration with the team.
• Partner with owners’ agent to meet start-up, testing, and integration requirements.
• Provide and manage equipment and systems for timely completion of tasks.
• Develop and maintain startup records and testing documentation.
• Lead scheduling using lean planning (pull plans, look ahead) to manage milestones.
• Collaborate with engineering and contracting partners to ensure smooth commissioning.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Leadership

Project management

Deadlines & scheduling

Lean planning

Problem solving

Motivating teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction or related field

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing and leading the commissioning process at the project site, including ensuring required documentation of tests, final inspections and owner training is completed successfully

Position Details

• Manages commissioning process for the project
• Works collaboratively with the team to develop the project commissioning plan
• Partners with owners’ agent to meet start-up, testing, and integration requirements.
• Partners with on-site personnel to provide and manage equipment and systems for timely
• completion of scheduled tasks. Provides trouble shooting and problem solving as needed.
• Provides technical guidance to solve problems; understands when to pull in expertise to
• solve complex problems.
• Establishes project milestones and identifies critical paths to accomplish successful integration of commissioning activities
• Anticipates and resolves questions before they become problems.
• Works continuously to eliminate road blocks to keep the commissioning team productive and on schedule
• Develops and maintains all startup records and documentation, including factory witness testing documents, pre-functional startup reports, point to point control checks, testing and balance reports, functional performance tests and integrated systems tests.
• Develops commissioning schedule, and uses lean planning (pull plans, look ahead schedules) to manage and update the schedule
• Works closely with engineering and contracting partners, including the electrical and controls partners, startup and TAB crews

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction or related field preferred or applicable experience
• 8+ years’ experience, including 3+ years’ people management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills necessary to achieve business and project results
• Strong technical skills in areas of mechanical and electrical building systems, design and operation.
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to set deadlines and adhere to project schedules
• Advanced construction project work-flow knowledge
• Experience in developing and implementing detailed commissioning execution plans
• Ability to motivate and lead employees

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre‑tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued,

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.