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Commissioning and Startup Manager; Water​/Wastewater

Job in Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22199, USA
Listing for: Clark Construction Group, LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-05
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer, Operations Manager, Water Management
  • Construction
    Water Engineer, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Commissioning and Startup Manager (Water/Wastewater)
Clark Water is a specialized group dedicated to the construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Through its work, Clark Water makes it possible for millions of people to enjoy clean water everyday. A trusted construction partner to both public and private sector clients, Clark Water provide a full range of custom planning, design, construction, and construction management services to meet the specialized needs of the industry.

** Responsibilities*
* + Provide engineering and commissioning support for instrumentation and control (I&C)/supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system implementation, distributed process controls systems (DPCS) and startup _/_ commissioning projects in the drinking water and wastewater industries

+ Start up, commissioning, training and close-out for major water and wastewater facilities to include mechanical and electrical systems installed and managing overall supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) control system for the system to work in logical way

+ Provide leadership for multiple aspects of controls including costs, planning, scheduling, engineering, supervision, and management of personnel. Lead all activities on a jobsite related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and project schedule

+ Develop logistics plan, schedule, and coordinate complex construction projects valued at $15-200 million, specifically construction of or additional to waste water plants, or other large municipal construction projects

+ Provide training to plant operations on the new installed controls and systems

+ Prepare project proposals, budget estimates, progress reports, and cost tracking reports

+ Prepare monthly pay applications and review projection reports.

+ Record and manage equipment and material deliveries

+ Develop strategy for personnel development and recruiting

+ Establish and maintain customer relationships

+ Accurate forecasting of costs for job completion

+ Quality assurance and quality control plans and execution

+ Identify issues to project executives as required to ensure the success of the project

+ Review and approve preliminary schedules, financial projections, and cost to complete

+ Ensure construction site rules and procedures are implemented and followed

+ Coordinate with safety manager to ensure projects are completed in accordance with safety goals

+ Will be required to work at project sites throughout U.S. approx. 25+% of time or when needed. All travel reimbursed by employer

** Basic Qualifications*
* + Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline or relevant work experience

+ 5+ years of construction experience required; working for a general contractor on water/wastewater projects is highly preferred.

+ Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

** The Physical Side of the Role:
** This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You'll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

** Your Work Environment:
** You'll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels.

Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

** Our High-Performing Culture:
** This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly…
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