Commissioning Manager

At JH Kelly
, we're seeking a driven and technically minded Commissioning Manager to lead startup, turnover, and commissioning efforts on complex semiconductor and industrial construction projects in Boise. This role is ideal for an experienced Project Engineer, QA/QC professional, Superintendent, or commissioning specialist who thrives on bringing systems to life and ensuring successful project delivery. If you enjoy solving problems, coordinating teams, and delivering exceptional results to clients, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping the future of major construction projects in Boise.

About Us
Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction powerhouse known for tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, WA, and Milwaukie, OR we’re an industry leader fueled by an award-winning team committed to safety, quality, and a dynamic, tight-knit culture.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $130,000 annually (DOE), FLSA exempt.

Benefits Package

• Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho Coverage: JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays: Generous PTO model to support work-life balance.
• 401K: 50% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD: Paid 100% by JH Kelly.
• Annual Performance Bonuses: Opportunity for additional compensation based on performance.
• Profit Sharing: Participate in JH Kelly’s profit-sharing program. Averaging 9% of total compensation for the past 10 years.

Here’s a deeper dive into what you’ll take on:

• Develop and manage project commissioning and turnover strategies.
• Lead commissioning activities from system installation through final owner acceptance.
• Coordinate startup and testing activities with project teams, vendors, owners, and subcontractors.
• Establish system turnover priorities and commissioning milestones.
• Drive timely completion of turnover packages and commissioning documentation.

• Verify mechanical systems are installation complete and ready for startup activities.
• Lead system walkdowns and readiness reviews.
• Coordinate deficiency tracking and resolution efforts.
• Manage punch lists through completion and closure.
• Ensure systems meet design intent, contract requirements, and quality standards.

• Develop and maintain commissioning plans, schedules, logs, and reporting tools.
• Coordinate collection and review of startup reports, test documentation, and turnover records.
• Manage O&M manuals, training documentation, certifications, and warranty information.
• Ensure accurate and complete turnover packages are provided to clients.

• Integrate commissioning activities into project schedules.
• Identify commissioning risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Track commissioning progress against project milestones.
• Communicate critical path impacts and recovery plans to project leadership.

• Act as primary point of contact for commissioning activities.
• Coordinate owner witness testing and acceptance events.
• Facilitate meetings involving contractors, vendors, engineers, and operations teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

• Ensure all commissioning and startup activities are conducted safely.
• Promote compliance with company safety policies and site-specific requirements.
• Participate in hazard assessments and startup planning reviews.
• Lead by example through visible safety engagement and accountability.

• Mentor Project Engineers and field teams in commissioning processes.
• Support development of standardized turnover and startup procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement of commissioning practices across the Boise Operations Group.

What You Bring

• Experience : Minimum 5 years of experience in construction, startup, commissioning, QA/QC, project engineering, or operations.
  
  Experience with mechanical systems, process piping, HVAC, plumbing, utilities, or industrial process systems.
  
  Semiconductor, data center, advanced manufacturing, or…