Traveling Commissioning Manager — Utility-Scale Solar

Bradsby Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradsby Group seeks a Construction Commissioning Manager I/II to join our Solar group, driving project construction and contract administration, focusing on successful commissioning and larger, complex assignments. Expect independent judgment in evaluating commissioning techniques, procedures, and criteria.

The ideal candidate has construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP contractor or commissioning firm, and will lead commissioning planning and tests across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or 10 years of equivalent field experience.
• Minimum six years of construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP contractor or commissioning firm.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Expert understanding of how design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover align within the project delivery process.
• Proficiency with QA/QC concepts and key construction documents.
• Knowledge of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), interaction testing and turnover requirements.
• Familiarity with applicable design codes and design standards.
• Proficiency in commissioning processes (L0-L5) and linking construction deliverables to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Perform scope of work technical reviews and provide detailed comments and recommendations.
• Develop commissioning specifications and create commissioning plans, checklists, and tests for collection and control systems.
• Lead field visits, observe commissioning inspections and tests, and provide technical guidance.
• Direct functional performance tests in the field, including creating the project’s commissioning plan and schedule.
• Draft technical documents for issue resolutions, lessons learned, and best practices; write issue descriptions, meeting minutes, field reports, and final reports.
• Conduct training sessions, communicate across disciplines for construction coordination, and resolve commissioning issues with contractors.
• Collaborate with the scope team and Project Manager to verify scope intent and criteria; develop and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Lead planning and execution of system tests, including NETA, SCADA, controls, and operations verification of mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and life safety systems; effectively lead internal meetings and manage team performance.

Skills

Construction management

Commissioning

Client relationship

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

10 years of equivalent field experience

Tools

BIM360

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bradsby Group seeks a Construction Commissioning Manager I/II to join our Solar group, driving project construction and contract administration, focusing on successful commissioning and larger, complex assignments. Expect independent judgment in evaluating commissioning techniques, procedures, and criteria.

The ideal candidate has construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP contractor or commissioning firm, and will lead commissioning planning and tests across