Wastewater Startup & Commissioning Manager

Thalle Construction Company, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Thalle Construction Company Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced Startup and Commissioning Manager for our DFW-area projects.

This role leads startup and commissioning efforts for wastewater facilities, coordinating between construction, engineering, operations, and vendors to ensure a smooth handover to operations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years managing startup activities in industrial settings, strong knowledge of wastewater processes, and proven team leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading startup and commissioning efforts in wastewater or industrial facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, control schematics, and specs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record coordinating fast-moving projects with vendors and subcontractors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project coordination tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of all startup and commissioning activities for the wastewater treatment facility.
• Develop startup plans, procedures, and test protocols.
• Coordinate between construction, engineering, operations, vendors, and client for seamless transition to operations.
• Supervise startup personnel, including technicians and subcontractors.
• Oversee inspections, checklists, testing, and performance verification.
• Identify and resolve issues in equipment installations and controls during startup.
• Maintain detailed records of commissioning activities and corrective actions.
• Ensure work safety and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Support creation of SOPs and training programs for plant operators.
• Deliver operator training on operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Coordinate final system acceptance, turnover packages, and warranty support.

Skills

Startup management

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

P&IDs knowledge

Instrumentation & controls

Project coordination

Team management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Thalle Construction Company Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced Startup and Commissioning Manager for our DFW-area projects.

This role leads startup and commissioning efforts for wastewater facilities, coordinating between construction, engineering, operations, and vendors to ensure a smooth handover to operations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years managing startup activities in industrial settings, strong knowledge of wastewater processes, and proven team leadership.