Commissioning Superintendent - Mission Critical

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 124,100 - 169,200; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Commissioning Superintendent for their Mission Critical projects across the United States. This full-time, site-based role involves overseeing commissioning activities, supervising teams, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent experience, and possess strong project leadership skills. Competitive salary range is established based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in Mission Critical construction and commissioning practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of negotiated bids and construction principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning activities and field processes.
• Develop and deliver high-level reports on project status.
• Coordinate with teams for testing and performance activities.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical expertise

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Math and analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

7+ years of equivalent experience

Tools

OSHA 30 Certification

NFPA 70E Certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Commissioning (Cx) Superintendent applies technical expertise and project leadership to support all commissioning activities and supervision of commissioning activities for McCarthy’s Mission Critical projects. The Cx Superintendent will interface with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Subcontractors, Operations, Management, and Clients to support the commissioning of projects following McCarthy’s practices.

This is a full‑time, site‑based position that requires extensive travel to locations that span the continental U.S. Travel subsistence and additional incentives are provided per company guidelines.

Responsibilities

Commissioning

• Interact, influence, and schedule with multiple entities (Preconstruction/Construction team/Utility/OEM Vendors/Safety/Quality/Warranty/Owner).
• Support and maintain commissioning processes (Schedule, Best Practices, Minimum Standards).
• Oversee field activities and processes performed by Commissioning Project Teams.
• Guide construction project teams for scheduling commissioning activities including Inverter, Tracker, Transformer, Meteorological station, Performance Instruments, SCADA, and Point of Interconnect.
• Oversee preparation and schedule of performance tests; set standards for final review of documentation and turnover to owner.
• Contribute to the development of testing, commissioning plan template, and QA/QC documentation.
• Review construction team 3‑week look‑ahead schedule, including scheduling of OEM commissioning activities, 3rd‑party testing agencies, and maintaining focus on Point of Interconnect obligations.
• Provide guidance as a resource for troubleshooting in various project aspects.
• Ensure project team plans for customer training.
• Be self‑sufficient and able to manage time and people on a construction site with special attention to Safety, Quality, and Schedule.
• Review project team test energy schedule.
• Review project team Switching Order Log and Commissioning Log.
• Participate in review of electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and studies; review load flow, reactive power capability, short circuit, relay coordination, and arc flash studies with engineer, project team, and utility.
• Provide on‑site technical and operational support in the installation and testing of equipment and systems.
• Develop and deliver high‑level reports covering project status and activity.
• Execute, maintain, and enforce McCarthy Safety Procedures and Protocols.
• Address and prioritize day‑to‑day operational activities, including support and management of field resources on testing, inspections, troubleshooting, operational review, and analysis.
• Translate technical issues and remediation plans to high‑level reports for senior‑level clients and managerial staff.

Project Interconnection

• Support project team interconnection requests with management of external consultants and interconnection studies for Mission Critical projects through completion of studies and subsequent negotiation, and execution of agreements.

Performance Guarantee Management

• Support Warranty Manager.
• Actively participate in the internal estimate review process.
• Aid field operations with change order pricing, if needed.
• Provide input on contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts.

Industry Knowledge / Relationships

• Build relationships with subcontractors to obtain a competitive advantage for McCarthy.
• Attend industry events and represent McCarthy professionally.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external McCarthy clients.
• Keep current with latest technology and techniques to improve McCarthy competitiveness in the marketplace.
• Question designs and assumptions and present value engineering ideas to the Commissioning Superintendent and Project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering or 7+ years of equivalent experience required.
• Understanding of Mission Critical construction and commissioning practices.
• NFPA 70E & OSHA 30 Certification.
• General knowledge of construction principles and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Maintains a “value added” approach to estimating.
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment.
• Ability to develop and work within a defined budget.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

For California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $124,100–$169,200. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.

For Colorado locations only, In accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB19‑085), we are including McCarthy’s good‑faith and reasonable estimate of a range of entry‑level base compensation at the time of the posting. Pay Range: $112,800–$141,000. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. The title and pay range for this role could change based on candidate qualifications and experience.