Construction Commissioning Manager

PER SE GROUP INC; Rosamond (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $58–$64

Per diem

Company truck

Laptop

Cell phone allowance

Mobilization/demobilization support

Four-week rotation

Job summary

Per Sé Group leads onsite commissioning for utility-scale Solar and BESS projects, coordinating with construction teams, EPCs, vendors, and engineers to ensure systems are ready for Day One.

The role requires experience with utility-scale Solar/BESS projects, ability to read drawings, coordinate testing, and maintain multiple workstreams safely in field environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with utility-scale Solar, BESS, or similar electrical infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read construction drawings and coordinate testing activities.
• Ability to keep multiple workstreams moving safely.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite commissioning activities from installation through final turnover.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and project teams around testing priorities and critical path activities.
• Walk the field, verify installation quality, and identify issues before they become startup problems.
• Oversee commissioning plans, test procedures, documentation, and system readiness.
• Review LOTO, energization plans, switching activities, and testing boundaries before systems go live.
• Drive punch list completion and turnover documentation through commercial operation.
• Help deliver utility-scale Solar and BESS facilities that are safe, compliant, and ready to perform.

Skills

Onsite commissioning

Electrical testing

Contractor coordination

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Project turnover

Job description

The project isn’t complete because construction says it is. It’s complete because you prove it is.

If you’re the person everyone looks to when it’s time to energize, test, troubleshoot, and turn over a utility-scale project safely, this is the kind of role where your experience actually drives the schedule.

You’ll lead onsite commissioning for large Solar and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects, working alongside construction teams, EPCs, vendors, and engineers to make sure every system is ready for Day One.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead onsite commissioning activities from installation through final turnover.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and project teams around testing priorities and critical path activities.
• Walk the field, verify installation quality, and identify issues before they become startup problems.
• Oversee commissioning plans, test procedures, documentation, and system readiness.
• Review LOTO, energization plans, switching activities, and testing boundaries before systems go live.
• Drive punch list completion and turnover documentation through commercial operation.
• Help deliver utility-scale Solar and BESS facilities that are safe, compliant, and ready to perform.

What you get

• $58-$64/hour
• $160/day per diem (7 days/week)
• Company truck, laptop, and monthly cell phone allowance
• Mobilization and demobilization assistance
• Four-week rotation schedule with company-supported trips home
• Opportunity to work on utility-scale renewable energy projects that are helping shape the future of the grid
• Long-term assignment with an established renewable energy developer

Who you are

You’re the person who enjoys being in the field, not behind a desk. You catch problems before they become delays. Contractors respect you because you’re fair, organized, and know when to push. Whether your background comes from commissioning, electrical construction, startup, or renewable energy, you know that successful projects are built on disciplined execution – not assumptions.

Experience with utility-scale Solar, BESS, or similar electrical infrastructure projects is important, along with the ability to read construction drawings, coordinate testing activities, and keep multiple workstreams moving safely.

About Per Sé Group

Per Sé Group connects experienced engineering and technical professionals with some of the most complex industrial, power, and infrastructure projects across North America. We focus on building long-term relationships and introducing talented people to opportunities that help move their careers forward.

Per Sé Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 630-588-3000.