Start-Up & Commissioning Lead — Complex Mechanical Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(K) with company match

Employee Discount Program through Perk

PerkSpot access

Job summary

RK Industries in Aurora, CO seeks a Start-Up & Commissioning Leader to bring complex mechanical projects across the finish line. You will lead the closeout phase, oversee start-up, commissioning, testing, and turnover to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high technical standards.

You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and commissioning agents to troubleshoot issues and drive projects through final closeout with RK’s

Qualifications

• 7+ years in mechanical construction, commissioning, start-up, or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of 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 decide on complex technical issues.
• Experience coordinating with PMs, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and commissioning agents.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable serving as 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 commissioning issues.
• Coordinate with project teams to maintain project schedules from start-up through closeout.
• Coordinate directly with mechanical equipment vendors for vendor-start-ups.
• Work closely with owner’s commissioning agent to ensure successful turnover.
• Provide technical support to resolve commissioning issues and keep projects moving.

Skills

Project leadership

Mechanical construction

Commissioning

Troubleshooting

Cross-team coordination

Technical liaison

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

RK Industries in Aurora, CO seeks a Start-Up & Commissioning Leader to bring complex mechanical projects across the finish line. You will lead the closeout phase, oversee start-up, commissioning, testing, and turnover to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high technical standards.

You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and commissioning agents to troubleshoot issues and drive projects through final closeout with RK’s