Commissioning Manager - Power Plant (Multiple Locations)

Black & Veatch; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation seeks a Commissioning Manager for Power Plant projects with multi-location opportunities. The role leads startup and commissioning for EPC projects in traditional power generation, requiring travel between sites and coordination with the project team.

The candidate will oversee CPM-based scheduling, allocate resources, and ensure successful startup handovers. Minimum qualifications include 7+ years in startup management and a Bachelor's degree in engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Engineering degree preferred.
• 7+ years startup experience with at least one prior startup manager assignment.
• Ability to manage commissioning and startup activities per CPM schedule and contractual commitments.

Responsibilities

• Lead startup and commissioning management for EPC projects in power generation, including resource and schedule planning.
• Oversee startup budgets, man-hours, and progress tracking with detailed startup packages.
• Coordinate safety, quality, and client communications; ensure effective handovers from startup to operations.

Education

Bachelor's of Engineering

Job description

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Commissioning Manager - Power Plant (Multiple Locations)

Location: Lawton, OK, US Carrollton, GA, US Beech Island, SC, US Claude, TX, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company :Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :No

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Join the Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) construction team andbuild with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — youownyour work, your impact, and your future. We lead withcare, andsafety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity toshape what comes next.

The Team

This is an opportunity to lead high‑impact Startup & Commissioning execution for EPC projects in BV's advanced power generation division, including conventional, combined cycle, simple cycle, and RICE projects. In this role, you will help drive successful project delivery by ensuring the right resources, tools, and execution strategies are in place. This role will require travel from project to project. Daily per diem and a company vehicle would be included.

Job Summary

Management of all project commissioning and startup activities in accordance with the Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and within the established startup budget. Has authority to allocate resources and make startup, commissioning, and testing decisions in accordance with Division Policies, Standards, Guides, and Contractual commitments.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manages the process of construction completion turnover to startup, startup turnover to operations, and final turnover to the client .
• Manages priorities and activities of startup staff .
• Develops and maintains a detailed startup schedule and detailed set of startup packages to track Startup completion and progress .
• Manages and maintains open communications and relationship with the client .
• Responsible to managing and monitoring the Startup budget and man hours .
• Develops clear startup procedures as required by contract to coordinate the startup effort .
• Plans and prepares for startup activities and major milestones (chemical cleaning, steam blow, demonstration tests, etc ) .
• Implements a coordinated operations control program ensuring good communication and the smooth execution of operational activities .
• Creates and implements controls process for spares, consumables, outstanding work, and material deliveries .
• Coordinates the daily activities effecting and involving startup .
• Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports .
• Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities .
• Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value
• Champions continuous improvement efforts
• Assessments and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements
• Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities .
• Supervises discipline commissioning engineers, operations supervisors, commissioning technicians, LOTO/Turnover coordinators

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Engineering preferred
• Previous startup and commissioning management experience on conventional power generation projects preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of startup experience, including one previous assignment as startup manager.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

OSHA 10 Hour

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

018

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