Electrical Commissioning Manager

Rogers Electric; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with matching

Paid time off and holidays

Training and continuing education

Job summary

Rogers Electric is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead electrical commissioning across projects. You will plan, schedule, and document commissioning activities, review drawings and specs, and coordinate with project managers, field teams, and clients to ensure systems are ready for testing and turnover.

The role requires strong project management, safety focus, and hands-on testing experience with switchgear, transformers, UPS, and related equipment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in electrical construction or commissioning.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and construction practices.
• Experience coordinating testing agencies, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Proficiency with reading electrical drawings and plans.
• Knowledge of NFPA/IEEE standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the electrical commissioning process from planning through turnover.
• Develop commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, checklists, and docs.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with project teams and clients.
• Oversee testing of equipment, review test reports, and resolve deficiencies.
• Maintain logs and turnover documentation; support owner training.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Project management

Reading drawings

Communication

Safety awareness

Travel willingness

Tools

Microsoft Office

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With more than 1500 employees and 12 offices nationwide, Rogers is the largest self-performing electrical, data and lighting contractor in the United States. Rogers specializes in ground-up electrical construction, national rollouts and remodel programs, preventative maintenance and installation needs. With 40 years of experience, licenses in 48 states, and over 2000 facilities constructed, we are constantly growing and looking for candidates to join our team!

OUR CULTURE

Rogers is powered by our people. We have had the power to get the job done for almost 40 years because of our team members. As a family-owned business, we understand the importance of treating our team as extended family. Our team members are not here merely to support the business efforts, but our goal is for our team to thrive as individuals. Learning is built into every role here at Rogers. You’ll get mentorship from our leadership team and in return the ability to take ownership and grow your own professional pursuits.

We are currently looking for a Commissioning Manager to join our team!

Why you should join us:

• Positive, team-focused, and inviting work environment
• Stability and longevity in the industry
• Opportunity to grow in the electrical industry
• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer provided: short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and EAP
• 401k with generous match
• Training and continuing education opportunities
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• $100 for each employee referral
• Other exceptional perks

Experience/Qualifications/Expectations:

• Lead and manage the electrical commissioning process from project planning through final turnover and closeout.
• Develop commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, checklists, and documentation.
• Review project drawings, specifications, submittals, equipment information, and commissioning requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with project managers, superintendents, foremen, engineers, owners, general contractors, vendors, and third-party commissioning agents.
• Establish commissioning requirements and milestones early in the project to ensure systems are ready for testing.
• Track installation completion, deficiencies, punch lists, testing requirements, and system readiness.
• Develop and oversee pre-functional and functional testing procedures for electrical systems.
• Coordinate and/or perform testing of switchgear, switchboards, transformers, automatic transfer switches, generators, UPS systems, battery systems, protective relays, grounding and bonding systems, power monitoring, lighting controls, and related electrical equipment.
• Coordinate third-party testing agencies and specialty commissioning vendors.
• Review test reports and verify that results meet project specifications and applicable standards.
• Identify, document, and drive resolution of commissioning deficiencies.
• Maintain commissioning logs, test records, deficiency logs, and turnover documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and provide commissioning status updates to project leadership and clients.
• Work with field teams to resolve installation issues that could affect system performance or commissioning.
• Ensure commissioning activities remain aligned with the overall project schedule.
• Coordinate integrated systems testing where applicable.
• Support owner training and final system turnover.
• Ensure all commissioning documentation is complete and organized for project closeout.
• Promote a strong culture of safety and ensure commissioning activities are performed in accordance with company policies, OSHA requirements, and project-specific safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• 7+ years of experience in electrical construction, electrical commissioning, electrical testing, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and electrical construction practices.
• Experience commissioning complex electrical systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and applicable local building codes.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, plans, specifications, and equipment documentation.
• Strong understanding of electrical testing methodologies and commissioning procedures.
• Experience coordinating testing agencies, vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Experience with medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Experience with generators, paralleling systems, UPS systems, ATS equipment, emergency power systems, and/or protective relays is a plus.
• Knowledge of applicable NFPA and IEEE standards is a plus.
• Quality-oriented, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and safety-focused.
• Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, engineers, contractors, and field personnel.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, make sound decisions, and proactively address potential issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic project documentation systems.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Ability to work in active construction environments and participate in field testing activities