Senior Water & Wastewater Commissioning Manager

Crossland Heavy Contractors, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossland Heavy Contractors, Inc. is seeking an experienced Commissioning & Startup Manager to lead the commissioning efforts on Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant projects.

You will drive startup plans, coordinate with electrical and I&C subcontractors, and ensure safety, risk mitigation, and readiness for operation. You will report to senior project and division leadership, develop schedules, write procedures, and supervise a team while coordinating with clients and vendors to deliver turnkey

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical/I&C, Business Administration, Science, or similar field.
• 5+ years' experience in commissioning & start up.
• 1+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in water/wastewater industry or applicable industrial construction responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of commissioning and startup plans aligned with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Execute Commissioning & Startup of Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Attend daily coordination meetings with Electrical, I&C subcontractors and Crossland Heavy Team
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on progress, risks, and issues.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for commissioning & startup with management coordination
• Develop written procedures for testing, cleaning, functional verification, and initial startup of major plant equipment and systems
• Manage client, vendor, and subcontractor coordination for startup and oversee training programs and materials
• Provide technical leadership for system integration, performance testing, and validation
• Oversee documentation of commissioning data, as-built docs, O&M inputs, and design feedback
• Perform device loop checks and functional testing of equipment and systems
• Verify equipment installation per design and prepare turnover documentation
• Support plant operation during startup and initial operations
• Communicate clearly to executive leadership, clients, and field teams
• Recognize client satisfaction as central to project delivery and growth
• Maintain positive, solution-oriented approach and provide feedback across teams

Skills

Commissioning & startup experience

Supervisory experience

Water/wastewater industry experience

Blueprints/technical manuals

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Procore & Primavera P6

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Crossland Heavy Contractors, Inc. is seeking an experienced Commissioning & Startup Manager to lead the commissioning efforts on Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant projects.

You will drive startup plans, coordinate with electrical and I&C subcontractors, and ensure safety, risk mitigation, and readiness for operation. You will report to senior project and division leadership, develop schedules, write procedures, and supervise a team while coordinating with clients and vendors to deliver turnkey