HVAC Start-Up & Commissioning Project Lead

Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. (KPO); Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxair is seeking a Start-Up & Commissioning Project Coordinator to lead planning, coordination, documentation, and field execution to start, test, verify, and turnover HVAC and mechanical systems on assigned projects across the United States.

The role collaborates with project managers, field leadership, engineers, technicians, and vendors to ensure systems are delivered safely, on schedule, and in compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial HVAC/mechanical systems experience including start-up, controls, and operation.
• Knowledge of HVAC equipment, hydronic and air systems, controls sequences, and commissioning.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, submittals, control diagrams, and sequences of operation.
• Strong planning, troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple trades, vendors, technicians, and project stakeholders under changing field conditions.
• OSHA 30 Certification and valid driver’s license required based on company standards.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, project management software, and electronic commissioning documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate equipment start-up, pre-functional checks, functional performance testing, and commissioning activities for assigned projects.
• Develop look-ahead schedules and manpower plans for start-up and commissioning activities in coordination with the project schedule.
• Confirm systems are ready for start-up by coordinating completion of installation, power, controls, piping, ductwork, TAB prerequisites, and manufacturer requirements.
• Coordinate factory-authorized representatives, vendors, subcontractors, controls providers, TAB contractors, and internal technicians.
• Track equipment status, deficiencies, punch-list items, retesting, and completion dates; escalated issues before they affect milestones.
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, sequences of operation, and commissioning requirements to understand testing and turnover obligations.
• Maintain start-up reports, checklists, commissioning forms, test records, deficiency logs, and project completion documentation.

Skills

HVAC systems

Start-up coordination

Project planning

Documentation

Stakeholder coordination

Troubleshooting

Excel

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Project management software

Electronic commissioning docs

Job description

Maxair is seeking a Start-Up & Commissioning Project Coordinator to lead planning, coordination, documentation, and field execution to start, test, verify, and turnover HVAC and mechanical systems on assigned projects across the United States.

The role collaborates with project managers, field leadership, engineers, technicians, and vendors to ensure systems are delivered safely, on schedule, and in compliance.