Start Up / Commissioning Manager - Water/Wastewater Infrastructure

Job Description Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Start Up / Commissioning Manager – Water/Wastewater Infrastructure to join our team. Responsibilities Under direction of the Project or Program Manager, oversee the development of a comprehensive Testing, Start-up, and Commissioning Plan for water and wastewater projects, ensuring conformance with project objectives and contract requirements. The Manager’s principal areas of responsibility are safety, quality, and schedule related to commissioning activities. Work closely with Design Engineer, Owner’s Operations staff, Project and Construction Managers, and Contractor’s Startup Commissioning team. Review each project’s contract documents to ensure adequate language is included to provide contractors with sufficient information for planning. Collaborate with the Project Team to create an overall commissioning system-wide plan/schedule. Coordinate with O&M staff to ensure adequate resources, planning, and constraints are included in commissioning sequences. Review Contractor’s Testing and Start-up Plan and Commissioning schedule. Liaise between the Constructor, Engineer, and Owner for all startup and testing activities. Work with Contractor and Operations team to develop a comprehensive schedule for startup activities and provide regular schedule updates, incorporating the schedule into the Progress Schedule. Assist with coordinating manufacturers’ services and certification of proper installation and/or operation of equipment as required by specifications. Oversee all startup, testing, and commissioning activities, including direct participation or oversight and monitoring. Ensure all tests are completed in accordance with accepted testing procedures and contract requirements. Coordinate end‑to‑end tests with Contractor’s Start-up Manager and Owner’s SCADA system programming staff. Oversee pre‑test checks to ensure readiness for testing. Verify all piping and vessel hydrostatic testing and flushing has been completed prior to field testing connected equipment. Ensure all testing equipment is in proper working order and has been calibrated to appropriate standards; coordinate and oversee electrical acceptance testing. Coordinate with Contractor to ensure required materials and spare parts are ordered in accordance with contract documents. Ensure all operating/maintenance/vendor documentation, including reports, drawings, and specifications, are complete and accurate and handed over to the Owner per project specifications and requirements. Coordinate and monitor commissioning project budgets, performance, and utilization, and provide periodic reports for management. Participate in the creation, completion, and turnover of facility operations manuals. Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. Oversee the development of comprehensive Testing, Start-up, and Commissioning Plans for water and wastewater projects, ensuring conformance with project objectives and contract requirements. Required Skills B.Sc. Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) with experience in complex commissioning projects or equivalent. 15 years diverse experience in plant operations/maintenance/commissioning activities in a related industry, with minimum 5 years at managerial level. Proficient with use of Microsoft Office Products (Access, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook). General knowledge of instrumentation, PID control and loop tuning, and PLCs and industrial control network platforms and protocols. Knowledge and expertise in commissioning principles (incl. Construction Completion Requirements, Pre‑Commissioning Requirements, Commissioning Requirements, Verification Testing Requirements, Performance Testing Requirements, Environmental Discharge Testing Constraints, Cleanliness/Disinfection Criteria Requirements). Knowledge of OSHA Requirements (incl. General, Lockout/Tagout, Arc Flash Hazard Requirements (NFPA 70E). Desired Skills Excellent functional knowledge and experience of all areas of plant commissioning, operations and/or maintenance technology. Major water infrastructure experience. Strong communication, leadership, teamwork, and presentation skills. Strong problem‑solving skills. Security Clearance Requirement None Salary Range $112,200.00 – $196,400.00 Benefits Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays. EEO Statement Parsons is an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co