Commissioning Manager I and II (Utility Scale Solar)

Bradsby Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradsby Group seeks a Construction Commissioning Manager I/II to join our Solar group, driving project construction and contract administration, focusing on successful commissioning and larger, complex assignments. Expect independent judgment in evaluating commissioning techniques, procedures, and criteria.

The ideal candidate has construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP contractor or commissioning firm, and will lead commissioning planning and tests across

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.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Expert understanding of how design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover align within the project delivery process.
• Proficiency with QA/QC concepts and key construction documents.
• Knowledge of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), interaction testing and turnover requirements.
• Familiarity with applicable design codes and design standards.
• Proficiency in commissioning processes (L0-L5) and linking construction deliverables to commissioning.

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.

Skills

Construction management

Commissioning

Client relationship

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

10 years of equivalent field experience

Tools

BIM360

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: 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 IIto 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 Affirmitve 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