Senior Start-Up & Commissioning Leader

rkmi; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401K

PerkSpot Discount

Job summary

RK is seeking a Start-Up & Commissioning Leader in Aurora, CO to lead the critical closeout phase of mechanical construction. You will coordinate start-up, commissioning, testing, and final turnover, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and high technical standards.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, vendors, and commissioning agents to keep projects moving and deliver successful turnover.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in mechanical construction, commissioning, start-up, or a related technical field.
• Advanced knowledge and experience within mechanical construction and project closeout.
• Ability to lead and coordinate complex start-up and commissioning activities; strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions related to complex technical issues.
• Experience coordinating with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and commissioning agents.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable serving as a technical liaison with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand project contract documents, plans, specifications, and requirements.
• Support Project Managers with equipment tracking and start-up matrices.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee the start-up of mechanical and plumbing equipment.
• Manage and schedule start-up Foremen and Superintendents.
• Troubleshoot and conduct forensic investigations related to construction and commissioning issues.
• Collaborate with project teams to maintain project schedules from start-up through closeout.
• Coordinate directly with mechanical equipment vendors for vendor-required start-ups.
• Work closely with and support the owner's commissioning agent.
• Provide technical support to resolve commissioning issues and keep projects moving.
• Develop and maintain manpower projections and schedules for start-up activities.
• Oversee and document installation verification and pre-functional testing.
• Coordinate with temperature controls and test-and-balance subcontractors throughout commissioning.
• Coordinate project team activities supporting smoke control testing.
• Help drive projects through final closeout and successful turnover.

Skills

Start-up & commissioning

Mechanical construction

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Job description

RK is seeking a Start-Up & Commissioning Leader in Aurora, CO to lead the critical closeout phase of mechanical construction. You will coordinate start-up, commissioning, testing, and final turnover, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and high technical standards.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, vendors, and commissioning agents to keep projects moving and deliver successful turnover.