Start-up & Commissioning Manager

RK Industries; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Industries, LLC seeks a Start‑Up and Commissioning Leader to own the closeout phase of mechanical construction. You’ll plan, direct, and coordinate start‑up, commissioning, and turnover to ensure on‑time, within‑budget delivery and top‑quality performance.

You’ll work hands‑on with project teams, vendors, and owners' commissioning agents to resolve issues and maintain momentum through the critical finish phase.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience coordinating startup, commissioning, and closeout activities on mechanical construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Review project contract documents and requirements.
• Supervise and schedule start-up of mechanical and plumbing equipment.
• Coordinate start-up foremen and superintendents.
• Troubleshoot construction-related issues and perform investigations.
• Maintain project schedule from start-up to closeout.
• Interface with vendors and the owner's commissioning agent.
• Document installation verification and pre-functional testing.
• Support teams to sustain momentum and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Commissioning

Start-up planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Equipment coordination software

Job description

Bring complex mechanical projects across the finish line as a Start‑Up and Commissioning Leader, where your expertise directly impacts project success, client satisfaction, and operational excellence. In this role, you will own the critical closeout phase of mechanical construction by planning and coordinating start‑up, commissioning, and final turnover while ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, on budget, and to the highest technical standards. You will work hands‑on with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and owners' commissioning agents, serving as the technical authority who solves problems, drives accountability, and maintains momentum through the most visible phase of the project. If you thrive in high‑impact roles that combine leadership, deep technical knowledge, and autonomy and want to be the person who ensures systems perform exactly as designed, this is an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on every project you support.

Position Summary

Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities involved in the closeout of mechanical construction projects. Ensure that project goals are achieved in a timely manner and within budget, either by personally performing duties or through the supervision of subordinate team members. Manage the start‑up and commissioning schedule, coordinating closely with project teams and subcontractors to facilitate activities related to start‑up, commissioning, and overall project closeout.

Role Responsibilities

• Review and comprehend project contract documents.
• Support project managers in maintaining equipment tracking and start‑up matrix.
• Supervise and schedule the start‑up of all mechanical and plumbing equipment.
• Manage and schedule start‑up foremen and superintendents.
• Conduct troubleshooting and forensic investigations of construction‑related issues.
• Collaborate with project teams to uphold the project schedule from start‑up to closeout.
• Interface directly with mechanical equipment vendors for vendor‑designated start‑ups.
• Collaborate closely with and assist the owner's commissioning agent.
• Provide technical support and assistance in addressing commissioning issues.
• Maintain schedule and manpower projections related to start‑up activities.
• Oversee and document installation verification and pre‑functional testing.
• Work with temperature controls subcontractors and test and balance subcontractors throughout the commissioning phase.
• Coordinate and manage project team activities to assist with smoke control testing.

Qualifications

• Provides indirect supervision.
• Applies advanced techniques and knowledge within their function.
• Utilizes diversified knowledge of applicable principles and practices across a wide range of assignments.
• Independently makes decisions concerning complexities and methods.
• Receives supervision and guidance primarily related to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Acts as a liaison to groups within and outside their organization, with the autonomy to make independent decisions regarding matters related to their function.
• Holds a college/university degree with 7+ years of relevant experience or possesses an equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.