Commissioning & Startup Manager

Crossland Construction Company; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossland Heavy seeks an experienced Commissioning & Startup Manager to lead commissioning of Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant projects. You will drive plans, perform testing, oversee systems startup, and report progress to senior leadership.

This role requires strong coordination with subs and a focus on safety, schedules, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in commissioning/startup, a relevant engineering degree, and experience supervising teams in water/wastewater

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical/I&C, Business Administration, Science, or similar.
• 5+ years' experience in commissioning & start up.
• 1+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in water/wastewater industry or applicable industrial construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and startup plans aligned with project scope, schedule and budget.
• Execute Commissioning and Startup of Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants.
• Attend daily coordination meetings with Electrical Subcontractor, I&C Subcontractor, and Crossland Heavy Team.
• Provide updates to senior management on progress, risks, and issues.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for commissioning and startup.

Skills

Commissioning

Startup

Project management

Supervisory

Technical leadership

Travel

Bluebeam

Procore

Primavera P6

Documentation

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

Crossland Heavy is seeking an experienced Commissioning & Startup Manager to lead project commissioning of Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commissioning & startup, particularly in the Water and Wastewater sector. This role will be pivotal in ensuring the successful completion of large treatment plant contracts with a focus on meeting project schedules, adhering to safety standards, ensuring risk mitigation, & obtaining operational readiness. This position will report to senior project & division leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of commissioning and startup plans aligned with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Execute Commissioning & Startup of Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Attend daily morning coordination meetings with Electrical Subcontractor, I&C Subcontractor, & Crossland Heavy Team
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management regarding project progress, risks, and any potential issues.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for commissioning & startup, coordinating with management and other subcontractors
• Direct the development of written procedures for testing, cleaning, functional verification, and initial startup of major plant equipment and systems.
• Manage client, vendor, and subcontractor coordination for the startup of completed systems and oversee training programs and materials for process plant equipment.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for system integration, performance testing, and operational validation.
• Oversee documentation of the commissioning process, including commissioning data, as-built documentation, O&M manual inputs, and design feedback.
• Observe or perform required functional testing of equipment and systems.
• Prepare equipment and subsystem turnover documentation.
• Supports plant operation during startup and initial operations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, to executive leadership, clients, and field teams.
• Recognize the importance of client satisfaction as central to successful project delivery and long-term business growth.
• Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback across project teams.

Basic Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical/I&C, Business Administration, Science, or other similar field of study.
• 5+ years' experience in commissioning & start up.
• 1+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in the water/wastewater industry or applicable industrial construction responsibilities.
• Proficient in interpreting and understanding technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Strong understanding of methods and techniques for maintaining and repairing water/wastewater plant equipment, machinery, and related facilities.
• Proficient with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience using project management software such as Procore & Primavera P6
• Ability to travel would be preferred

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