Commissioning Manager 1

Commissioning Manager 1

Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Commissioning Manager for a contract position in Toledo, OH. The opportunity will be nine months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Position Summary:

The project involves a Steel Mill Facility with a substation feeding into it, and a new 34kV GIS system is being installed. The Commissioning Manager is responsible for the testing and commissioning aspects of the project from kickoff to closeout. This role involves supporting the field crew, managing the client, and ensuring budgets and schedules are maintained. The role is a combination of project management, technical leadership, and people management.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Manage all testing and commissioning activities for assigned project(s).
• Coordinate the turnover from construction to commissioning and from commissioning to operations.
• Develop or review the commissioning execution plan, set up folders, checklists, task numbers, and documentation.
• Track and manage progress using schedules, trend phases, and project deliverables.
• Oversee SCADA checkout, EMS database updates, protection scheme testing, and initial energization.
• Manage commissioning budgets, hours, and the chargeability of team members.
• Hold weekly project calls and attend job site meetings as needed.
• Act as the main point of contact for all commissioning-related work with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

Field & Technical Support

• Be on-site during T&C Execution and/or when needed: critical milestones, relays, apparatus, SCADA, end-to-end, energization.
• Provide direct support to leads and crews help troubleshoot issues, review test results, and guide execution.
• Review and approve testing documentation, daily reports, and project schedules.
• Support remote jobs when full-time presence isn t needed; visit as required based on risk and task type.
• Approve timesheets and ensure the team is charging properly.
• Drive execution of safe, high-quality commissioning work.

Planning & Execution

• Set expectations with project leads for budgets, schedules, scope, and quality.
• Build and maintain the commissioning schedule in coordination with construction and engineering.
• Lead pre-job checklists, kickoff meetings, and post-job reviews.
• Track and follow up on RFI lists, change orders, and action items.
• Ensure folders, drawings, redlines, and documentation are complete and organized.
• Work closely with subcontractors or third-party teams review plans, test results, and hold them accountable.

People Leadership

• Supervise commissioning engineers, technicians, and support staff on your projects.
• Provide check-ins, feedback, coaching, and training support.
• Motivate and guide the team through challenges and keep morale up.
• Track performance and provide input on raises, promotions, or performance concerns.

Proposal & Client Support

• Help build and review proposals: scope, schedule, clarifications, pricing, and execution plans.
• Lead or support kickoff meetings with the client and internal teams.
• Represent the commissioning group on project calls and during construction/engineering walkdowns.
• Support site visits, walkthroughs, and punchlist activities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of experience.
• Previous commissioning management experience on one or more transmission projects preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various relay and apparatus testing procedures.
• HV/MV testing experience.

If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!

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