Commissioning Manager - Mission Critical

Overview

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. – Commissioning (Cx) Manager. The Cx Manager applies technical expertise and project leadership to support all commissioning activities and supervision of commissioning efforts for McCarthys Mission Critical projects. They will interface with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Subcontractors, Operations and Management, and Clients to support commissioning following McCarthy practices.

This is a full-time, site-based position. Travel or relocation to locations throughout the United States may be required. Incentives to be provided per company guidelines.

• Commissioning:
  Manage interaction, scheduling and coordination with multiple entities (Preconstruction/Construction team, Utility, OEM Vendors, Safety, Quality, Warranty, Owner); support/maintain commissioning processes (Schedule, Best Practices, Minimum Standards); oversee field activities and processes performed by Commissioning Project Teams; guide construction project teams for scheduling commissioning activities including inverter, tracker, transformer, meteorological station, performance instruments, SCADA, and Point of Interconnect; oversee preparation and schedule of performance tests;
  
  set standards for final review of documentation and turnover to owner.
• Contribute to the development of testing, commissioning plan template, and QA/QC documentation.
• Review construction team 3-week look ahead schedule including scheduling of OEM commissioning activities, scheduling of 3rd-party testing agencies, and keeping the construction team focused on Point of Interconnect obligations.
• Provide guidance for troubleshooting in various project aspects.
• Ensure project team plans for customer training.
• Be self-sufficient, able to manage time and people on a construction site with emphasis on Safety, Quality and Schedule.
• Review project team energy test schedules and Switching Order Log and Commissioning Log.
• Participate in review of electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and studies; review electrical studies including load flow, reactive power capability, short circuit, relay coordination and arc flash with engineers, project teams and utility.
• Provide on-site technical and operational support in the installation and testing of equipment and systems.
• Develop and deliver high-level reports covering project status and activity.
• Execute, maintain, and enforce McCarthy Safety Procedures and Protocols.
• Address and prioritize day-to-day operational activities, including support and management of field resources on testing, inspections, troubleshooting, operational review and analysis.
• Translate technical issues and remediation plans to high-level reports for senior level clients and managerial staff.

• Project Interconnection:
  Support project team interconnection requests with management of external consultants and interconnection studies for Mission Critical projects through completion of studies and negotiation/execution of agreements.

• Performance Guarantee Management:
  Support Warranty Manager; participate in internal estimate review process; assist field operations with change order pricing if needed; provide input on contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts.

• Industry Knowledge / Relationships:
  Build relationships with subcontractors to obtain a competitive advantage; represent McCarthy professionally at industry events; build and maintain relationships with internal and external McCarthy clients; stay current with latest technology and techniques; challenge designs and assumptions and present value engineering ideas to the Commissioning Manager and Project teams.

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management or Engineering or 7+ years of equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Mission Critical construction and commissioning practices.
• NFPA 70E & OSHA 30 Certification.
• General knowledge of construction principles and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.
• Strong math and analytical skills; attention to detail.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Maintains a…