Commissioning & Startup Manager

Commissioning & Startup Manager

Location: Site-Based | Travel Required (Domestic & International)
Compensation: $185,000 - $225,000/year (DOE) + Comprehensive Benefits Package

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Commissioning & Startup Manager to lead field execution for a large-scale ($2.2B) infrastructure project, currently focused on a wastewater treatment plant with future opportunities in municipal and industrial sectors. This is an on-site leadership role overseeing a multidisciplinary team (~30 personnel via dotted-line reporting), with direct accountability for startup strategy, controls systems integration (I&C, SCADA), and successful plant turnover.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of field experience, particularly in large capital infrastructure projects, and demonstrates a strong command of commissioning strategies, safety compliance, team development, and systems integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning and startup lifecycle of complex municipal or industrial plant systems, ensuring seamless integration with engineering, construction, and operations teams.
• Oversee a cross-functional team of startup engineers and technicians; provide hands-on leadership, mentoring, and performance management.
• Develop and execute commissioning strategies, schedules, and budgets aligned with project timelines and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate startup sequencing and documentation for plant-wide systems including instrumentation, controls (I&C), and SCADA platforms.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure startup milestones and quality benchmarks are achieved.
• Champion site-wide Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) performance during commissioning activities.
• Lead development and delivery of training materials for O&M personnel; support transition to full operational readiness.
• Document and manage commissioning data, system verifications, and operational feedback for integration into O&M manuals and as-built records.
• Stay informed on industry advancements and technologies, contributing to continuous improvement and internal knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of experience in commissioning/startup or plant operations in wastewater, energy, or heavy industrial environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience, preferably on $1B+ infrastructure projects.
• Direct experience with SCADA, instrumentation & controls (I&C), and system-level integrations.
• Strong knowledge of P&IDs, technical drawings, and asset management systems (e.g., Maximo).
• Demonstrated experience in 100+ MGD treatment facilities or similarly scaled industrial plants.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, and SharePoint.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid life, AD&D, short/long-term disability, and EAP
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave and 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Voluntary insurance options (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
• Employee Referral Program

Ref: #236-Eng Pasadena