Director Commissioning - Gas Power Generation

Blattner Company; United States; Remote; USD 178,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employer-paid health premiums

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA options

Dental and Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Work/Life balance

Gym on site

Job summary

Blattner Company is seeking a Director of Construction to lead the commissioning across multiple gas power generation projects. The role focuses on developing commissioning plans, managing teams, and ensuring on-time, within-budget project delivery.

You will guide testing, system balancing, and performance validation while setting standards, budgets, and resource plans. Travel is extensive and leadership excellence is essential for project success.

Qualifications

• Four-year construction management, engineering or related degree.
• Five+ years of directly relevant experience with utility-scale natural gas power generation, heavy industrial, or EPC field execution.
• Strong understanding of construction engineering and design concepts.
• Understanding of electrical construction and power delivery.
• Knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques.
• Expertise in relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills to organize and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of the commissioning process, including testing and system balancing.
• Develops and implements commissioning strategies aligned with goals and project needs.
• Establishes commissioning standards and best practices across the company.
• Collaborates with architects, engineers, contractors, project managers and stakeholders.
• Monitors activities to ensure compliance with specs and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Strategic planning

Education

Four-year degree in construction/engineering

Tools

Primavera

CTC Net

Microsoft Office

Job description

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Blattner is seeking a Director of Construction to join our growing Gas Power Generation team. The Director of Commissioning is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the entire commissioning process across multiple projects within the organization, including developing strategic commissioning plans, managing commissioning teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.

STEP INTO THE ROLE

Oversees all aspects of the commissioning process, including functional performance testing, system balancing, and operational testing. Develops and implements comprehensive commissioning strategies aligned with organizational goals and project requirements. Establishes commissioning standards and best practices across the company. Collaborates with architects, engineers, contractors, project managers, and other stakeholders throughout the commissioning process. Monitors commissioning activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards. Provides development of subordinate project managers and oversight of their subordinates, through performance evaluations (coaching and dashboard), mentoring, formal training, and planned exposure to diverse work experiences. Qualifies candidates as possible successors. Collaborates with general superintendents and peer Director of Field Operations Commissioning, on selection of General Superintendents and site team to build a balanced team for a successful project. Manages functions including wage reviews, work assignments, bonus reviews, internal promotions, etc. Assists Vice President with staying current on market conditions, including customers, competitors, subcontractors, commodities, construction processes/methods, contracting methods, etc. Effectively manages commissioning budgets and resource allocation. Develops detailed commissioning plans and schedules for each project. Seeks development through feedback, new knowledge, opportunities for personal growth and development to include obtaining state licensing certifications. Communicates commissioning progress and findings to key decision-makers and escalates matters of significance to the organization up to executive leadership. Implements quality control measures to maintain high standards throughout the commissioning process.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Four-year construction management, engineering or related degree.
• This position will have five or more years of directly relevant experience with utility-scale natural gas power generation, heavy industrial, or EPC field execution.
• Strong understanding of construction engineering and design concepts.
• Understanding of electrical construction and power delivery.
• Conceptual skills and ability to develop thorough work plans and management schedule.
• Knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques.
• Expertise in relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Excellent written presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills - ability to organize, utilize, and motivate team members quickly to respond to changes in the construction schedule.
• Conflict management skills required.
• Ability to strategically work within approved budget, conserves resources, and contributes to profits and revenue.
• Excellent organizational, supervisory and decision making/problem solving skills.
• Computer Skills required (Microsoft Office suite programs, Primavera, and CTC net).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• Extensive travel required.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Primary experience with reciprocating engine power plants, modular-skidded aeroderivative turbine installations, modular simple-cycle gas plants, and fuel cell power generation systems, including associated balance-of-plant, fuel gas systems, and interconnection scopes.
• Experience including combined-cycle (CCGT) gas power generation (heavy-frame turbines, HRSGs, steam turbine systems, cooling systems, and high-energy piping), larger-frame simple-cycle (OCGT) power generation, midstream oil and gas infrastructure (pipelines, compressor/pump stations, gas processing/treating facilities, gathering systems, gas storage, and terminal/tank farm facilities), and heavy industrial construction (e.g., petrochemical, refining, or other complex process facilities).
• PMP Certification.

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

• Competitive pay
• 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and FSA options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Work/Life balance
• Employee/Family focused culture
• Gym on site
• And more!

WHO ARE WE?

With more than 115 years of construction experience, the company has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, Blattner has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed more than 25% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota. Be a part of something bigger and join the Blattner team - Leading America to a clean energy future!

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.

$178,151.00 - $258,319.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.

WHO ARE WE?

With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota. Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation. Blattner Company is a nationwide, leading service provider of renewable energy construction. Based in Avon, Minnesota, Blattner provides complete engineering, procurement and construction services for utility-scale solar, wind, energy storage and power delivery projects with proven project management skills and best in class professional services and support. Interested in working in construction craft or management? Our entities, Blattner Energy and DH Blattner, build renewable energy construction across the country.