Start-Up Manager

Sundt Construction; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly

Bonus Eligibility

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401K

Health Coverage

Flexible Time Off

Wellness credits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Workplace Wellness Programs

Mental Health Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee-Owner Perks

Educational Assistance

Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee

Job summary

Sundt Construction seeks a Startup Manager to oversee commissioning, startup, testing, client turnover and initial operation activities, ensuring conformance with project objectives and requirements.

Key duties include leading safety, quality, schedule adherence, staffing, material control and field procurement during startup and commissioning, plus directing pre-commissioning testing programs and start-up procedures on projects.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented and ability to work with others – team player.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills.
• Good communication skills with co-workers and subordinates.
• Good decision making abilities and able to troubleshoot and come up with solutions.
• Knowledgeable of safe equipment operation and controls, equipment protective systems and devices, LOTO procedures and hazardous materials communication system.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• There are 3 steps for this position based on years of demonstrated experience at turnover, pre- commissioning, commissioning, and/or start up within the construction industry: Step I: 5-10 yrs, Step II: 10-15 yrs, Step Sr.: 15+ yrs

Responsibilities

• Leads the overall safety, quality, schedule, commissioning, staffing, material control and field-based procurement for the startup and commissioning process.
• Plans, implements and directs pre-commissioning testing programs and start-up procedures on projects.
• Responsible for developing startup schedule and milestones for incorporation into project schedule to assist project team in ensuring a successful overall schedule completion.
• Responsible for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating all assignments for start-up staff.
• Responsible for the safe startup and plant operations activities including equipment and system checkout, inspection for proper installation, review for correct design and evaluation of expected system and equipment operation parameters under temporary start up conditions.
• Reviews design changes and provide reports to engineering liaison to assist in design change preparation.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Organization

Time management

Communication

Decision making

Troubleshooting

Safety systems

LOTO

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Startup Manager will manage, monitor, and control the commissioning, startup, testing, client turn over, and initial operation activities to ensure the work is performed in conformance with the project objectives and requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the overall safety, quality, schedule, commissioning, staffing, material control and field-based procurement for the startup and commissioning process.
• Plans, implements and directs pre-commissioning testing programs and start-up procedures on projects.
• Responsible for developing startup schedule and milestones for incorporation into project schedule to assist project team in ensuring a successful overall schedule completion.
• Responsible for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating all assignments for start-up staff.
• Responsible for the safe startup and plant operations activities including equipment and system checkout, inspection for proper installation, review for correct design and evaluation of expected system and equipment operation parameters under temporary start up conditions.
• Reviews design changes and provide reports to engineering liaison to assist in design change preparation.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Customer service oriented and ability to work with others – team player.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills.
• Good communication skills with co-workers and subordinates.
• Good decision making abilities and able to troubleshoot and come up with solutions.
• Knowledgeable of safe equipment operation and controls, equipment protective systems and devices, LOTO procedures and hazardous materials communication system.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• There are 3 steps for this position based on years of demonstrated experience at turnover, pre- commissioning, commissioning, and/or start up within the construction industry: Step I: 5-10 yrs, Step II: 10-15 yrs, Step Sr.: 15+ yrs

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day
• Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Notice to External Search Firms

Sundt Construction's Talent Acquisition team is the only authorized department to engage with and execute agreements on behalf of the company with external search firms, staffing agencies, and other third‑party recruiting partners. Sundt Construction does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions. We will only consider candidates submitted by agencies that have a fully executed agreement with Sundt Construction on file prior to the candidate's submission.

Any candidate submitted without an active, fully executed agreement will not be considered a qualified referral, and Sundt Construction assumes no obligation to pay any placement or recruiting fees. Additionally, any unsolicited resumes submitted to any Sundt Construction employee—including hiring managers or other personnel—will be deemed the property of Sundt Construction without any obligation to the submitting agency.