Commissioning Manager - Water & Wastewater Construction

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Commissioning Manager - Water & Wastewater Construction

Field Operations - Phoenix, Arizona

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.

McCarthy's reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of:
Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

* We Live Our Core Values:
We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.

* We are Employee Owned:
We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.

* We Feel Like a Family:
We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.

* We are Builders:
We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Commissioning Manager - Water supports the Commissioning Director and project teams in planning, coordinating, and executing start-up and commissioning activities for water and wastewater treatment plants and related facilities throughout the full project lifecycle. This position provides day-to-day leadership in the field during facility start-up, while also contributing to the continuous improvement of McCarthy's national commissioning standards, tools, and training for water projects.

The role will:

* Lead or support the development and implementation of project-specific start-up and commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules.

* Coordinate with project management, field operations, trade partners, vendors, and Owner operations staff to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient commissioning process.

* Assist the Commissioning Director in advancing national S&C practices, templates, and training to drive consistency and quality across all McCarthy water projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General

* Support the Commissioning Director - Water in implementing McCarthy's start-up and commissioning strategy across multiple water and wastewater projects.

* Take existing best practices and procedures and adapt them to project-specific needs while maintaining alignment with national standards.

* Build strong working relationships with preconstruction, construction, quality, safety, and operations teams to generate positive project outcomes.

* Maintain a positive, solution-oriented approach to work and provide open, honest feedback to project and commissioning teams.

* Help assess team dynamics and performance and adjust involvement or approach to benefit each specific project.

* Participate in select business development efforts (e.g., proposal content, interviews) related to start-up and commissioning, as requested by the Commissioning Director.

Project Start-Up & Commissioning - Field Responsibilities

* Work with the project team to develop and execute project-specific start-up and commissioning plans for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and associated systems.

* Assist with development and maintenance of start-up and commissioning schedules that are fully integrated with the overall project schedule, helping guide construction activities and sequences.

* Develop and/or review written procedures for testing, cleaning, and initial start-up of major plant equipment and systems (e.g., process equipment, pumping systems, chemical systems, disinfection systems, electrical and I&C systems).

* Coordinate and support commissioning field activities, including:

* Pre-functional and functional testing of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control systems.

* Control system and SCADA point-to-point checks and functional testing in coordination with integrators and vendors.

* Performance and reliability testing in accordance with contract requirements.

* Support review of safety considerations and procedures during commissioning, including LOTO, temporary systems, and coordination with operations staff.

* Participate in regular commissioning coordination meetings with project teams, tracking progress against plans and identifying constraints and mitigation strategies.

* Assist with troubleshooting start-up and commissioning challenges, working with construction, vendors, engineers, and Owner staff to identify root causes and implement solutions.

* Review and support implementation of control strategies between vendor PLCs, SCADA systems, and plant operations requirements.

* Assist with asset management…