Water & Wastewater Commissioning Startup Lead

Crossland Construction Company; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossland Heavy Contractors in Lowell, AR, is seeking an experienced Commissioning & Startup Manager to lead the commissioning of Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant projects. The role focuses on meeting schedules, safety standards, risk mitigation, and achieving operational readiness.

Responsibilities include developing commissioning plans, coordinating with electrical and I&C subcontractors, reporting to senior management, and guiding documentation and training for plant startup activities.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in commissioning & startup.
• 1+ years supervisory experience.
• Experience in the water/wastewater industry or applicable industrial construction responsibilities.
• Proficient with technical manuals, drawings, schematics.
• Proficient with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.
• Experience using Procore & Primavera P6.
• Ability to travel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and startup plans aligned with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Execute Commissioning & Startup of Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Attend daily morning coordination meetings with Electrical Subcontractor, I&C Subcontractor, & Crossland Heavy Team
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management regarding project progress, risks, and any potential issues.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for commissioning & startup, coordinating with management and other subcontractors
• Direct the development of written procedures for testing, cleaning, functional verification, and initial startup of major plant equipment and systems.
• Manage client, vendor, and subcontractor coordination for the startup of completed systems and oversee training programs and materials for process plant equipment.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for system integration, performance testing, and operational validation.
• Oversee documentation of the commissioning process, including commissioning data, as-built documentation, O&M manual inputs, and design feedback.
• Observe or perform required functional testing of equipment and systems.
• Prepare equipment and subsystem turnover documentation.
• Supports plant operation during startup and initial operations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, to executive leadership, clients, and field teams.
• Recognize the importance of client satisfaction as central to successful project delivery and long-term business growth.
• Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback across project teams.

Skills

Commissioning & Startup

Project Scheduling

Documentation

Technical Leadership

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Crossland Heavy Contractors in Lowell, AR, is seeking an experienced Commissioning & Startup Manager to lead the commissioning of Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant projects. The role focuses on meeting schedules, safety standards, risk mitigation, and achieving operational readiness.

Responsibilities include developing commissioning plans, coordinating with electrical and I&C subcontractors, reporting to senior management, and guiding documentation and training for plant startup activities.