Commissioning Manager – Power Generation Project
Location: Delta, Utah
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Travel: Up to 90–100% / Strong Onsite Presence Required
Position Overview
Project Resource Collective is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to support a major power generation infrastructure project in Delta, Utah.
The Commissioning Manager will lead commissioning activities from construction turnover through startup, testing, system acceptance, and final project turnover. This position will work closely with engineering, construction, project management, client representatives, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure systems are completed, tested, and commissioned safely and in accordance with project requirements.
This is a long-term project assignment with the opportunity to transition to future projects following completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage commissioning activities from planning through final turnover and acceptance.
- Develop and execute commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and turnover strategies.
- Establish and coordinate division of responsibilities between project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate with engineering, construction, and project management teams to confirm system readiness.
- Oversee pre-functional testing, functional performance testing, system energization, startup, and commissioning.
- Review drawings, specifications, design documents, and technical requirements related to commissioning.
- Interface directly with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders throughout the commissioning process.
- Identify, document, track, and resolve commissioning issues, deficiencies, and punch-list items.
- Maintain alignment between subcontractors and stakeholder teams regarding scope, schedule, testing requirements, and execution.
- Manage commissioning documentation, test records, reports, turnover packages, and project closeout requirements.
- Ensure commissioning activities comply with applicable safety, quality, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
- Support training and turnover activities for operations and maintenance personnel.
- Participate in project meetings and provide regular commissioning progress and status updates.
- Perform additional project responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- 5–10+ years of commissioning experience supporting large, complex construction or infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading or managing commissioning activities.
- Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and/or control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Experience coordinating commissioning activities across engineering, construction, subcontractor, vendor, and client teams.
- Prior experience in a client-facing project environment.
- Experience with large utility, substation, power generation, or major infrastructure projects strongly preferred.
- Experience with HVDC converter stations is a plus.
- Commissioning certifications such as AABC, ASHRAE, or equivalent are beneficial.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and relationship-management skills.
- Excellent organizational and planning capabilities.
- Strong problem-solving and issue-resolution skills.
- Ability to build and lead effective project teams.
- Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with engineering, construction, client, vendor, and subcontractor teams.
- Self-motivated with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project documentation systems.
Travel & Project Requirements
- Must be willing to maintain a strong onsite presence in Delta, Utah.
- Travel requirement of approximately 90%, with project demands potentially requiring up to 100%.
- Long-term project assignment.
- Vehicle option available.
- Travel allowance available.
- Per diem available.
- Relocation assistance available.
Compensation
Base Salary: $160,000–$180,000 annually
Overtime: Straight-time overtime
Additional Compensation: Per diem and applicable travel/project allowances
Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.
Benefits
The position offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Preventive care coverage
- Telehealth services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company-funded HSA options
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Additional voluntary insurance and employee benefit programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
Project Resource Collective is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.