Startup & Commissioning Lead - Mechanical Systems

RK Industries, LLC; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Mechanical is seeking an experienced Start-Up & Commissioning Manager to lead startup, commissioning, testing, and turnover of mechanical systems on complex construction projects in Cheyenne. You will coordinate activities with PMs, field teams, engineering, and subcontractors to ensure safe, compliant, and fully operational systems.

The role requires 7+ years in mechanical construction or commissioning, strong leadership, and proficiency with CAD drawings, control diagrams, and Procore.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical construction, commissioning, startup, or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, P&IDs, equipment schedules, and control diagrams.
• Strong understanding of commissioning processes, testing procedures, and project turnover requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Experience leading commissioning or startup activities on large commercial, industrial, manufacturing, data center, or process projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all startup and commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project-specific commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and checklists.
• Coordinate startup and commissioning activities with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, Quality, Safety, Engineering, and VDC teams.
• Review project drawings, specifications, equipment documentation, control sequences, and commissioning requirements.
• Establish commissioning milestones and coordinate activities with the overall project schedule.
• Manage functional performance testing of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Coordinate equipment startup, testing, balancing, controls integration, and system verification.
• Verify that equipment and systems are installed in accordance with approved drawings and manufacturer requirements.
• Identify deficiencies and drive corrective actions to resolution.
• Maintain commissioning logs, deficiency reports, testing documentation, and turnover packages.
• Coordinate system energization and startup activities while maintaining safety requirements.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Commissioning/startup

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Procore

Drafts and drawings

Safety & compliance

Tools

Procore

TAB

Job description

RK Mechanical is seeking an experienced Start-Up & Commissioning Manager to lead startup, commissioning, testing, and turnover of mechanical systems on complex construction projects in Cheyenne. You will coordinate activities with PMs, field teams, engineering, and subcontractors to ensure safe, compliant, and fully operational systems.

The role requires 7+ years in mechanical construction or commissioning, strong leadership, and proficiency with CAD drawings, control diagrams, and Procore.