Commissioning and Startup Manager; Water​/Wastewater

Commissioning and Startup Manager (Water/Wastewater)

Location: Lorton, VA;
Louisa, VA.

Type: Full time.

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 every day.

• 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 wastewater 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 is reimbursed by employer.

• 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.

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.

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.

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