Role overview

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering or 7+ years of equivalent experience
Understanding of Mission Critical construction and commissioning practices
NFPA 70E and OSHA 30 Certification
Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications

Responsibilities

Oversee field commissioning activities and processes; guide project teams for scheduling commissioning (inverter, tracker, transformer, SCADA, POI) and ensure completion of performance tests and documentation turnover
Develop and maintain commissioning plans, QA/QC documentation, and testing templates; review 3-week look-ahead schedules and coordinate OEM and third-party testing
Provide on-site technical support for installation and testing; review electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and interconnection studies; manage project interconnection activities and agreements
Enforce safety protocols and manage field resources for testing and inspections; translate technical issues into high-level reports for senior management; participate in warranty management and change order processes

Key facts

Remote from: United States
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
113 - 169K yearly
English

Other skills

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Communication
Leadership
Analytical Skills
Time Management
Teamwork
Strong Work Ethic
Detail Oriented
Social Skills
Problem Solving

About the company

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

For more than 150 years, McCarthy has been building America, both by constructing essential projects our communities rely on, as well as by helping those in our communities who need assistance. As one of the oldest American-owned construction companies with offices nationally, knowing how to build from early in the design phase through completion is a tradition that will continue as we endeavor to advance the value of our expertise and deliver the highest quality, job-site safety and ultimately, the best final project costs. We strive to challenge and positively impact our industry. Unlike many firms of our size, we are true builders, surpassing client expectations on the most complex building challenges. McCarthy has built in nearly every state, with projects ranging in size from $1 million to well over $500 million in a wide variety of markets including healthcare, university, laboratory & science, K-12 education, commercial, government, renewable energy and heavy/civil. McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At McCarthy, our equal pay commitment is simple: fair and equitable pay for all employees. We work diligently to ensure there are no disparities in salary based on gender, race or sexual orientation. We review individual compensation adjustments using a bi-annual compensation analysis to ensure no disparities occur. We do the right thing, which means ensuring equitable pay for work done in comparable roles McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is a McCarthy Holdings, Inc. company.

Company details

Company typeLarge

Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Commissioning (Cx) Superintendent applies technical expertise and project leadership to support all commissioning activities and supervision of commissioning activities for McCarthy’s Mission Critical projects. The Cx Superintendent will interface with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Subcontractors, Operations and Management, and Clients to support the commissioning of projects following McCarthy’s practices.

This is a full-time, site-based position that requires extensive travel to locations that span the continental U.S. Travel subsistence and additional incentives provided per company guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Commissioning:

Commissioning Superintendent will have interaction, influence and scheduling responsibilities with multiple entities (Preconstruction/ Construction team/Utility/OEM Vendors/Safety/Quality/Warranty/Owner); Will support/maintain commissioning processes (Schedule, Best Practices, Minimum Standards); Will oversee field activities and processes performed by Commissioning Project Teams; Guide construction project teams for scheduling commissioning activities including Inverter, Tracker, Transformer, Meteorological station, Performance Instruments, SCADA, and Point of Interconnect; Oversee preparation and schedule of performance tests; Set standards for final review of documentation and turnover to owner.
Contribute to the development of testing, commissioning plan template, and QA/QC documentation.
Review construction team 3-week look ahead schedule including: Scheduling of OEM commissioning activities; Scheduling of 3rd party testing agencies; keeping the construction team focused on Point of Interconnect (POI) obligations.
Guidance resource for troubleshooting in various project aspects.
Ensure project team plan for customer training.
Must be self-sufficient, able to manage time and people on a construction site with special attention to Safety, Quality and Schedule.
Review project team test energy schedule.
Review project team Switching Order Log and Commissioning Log.
Participate in review of electrical drawings, electrical specifications, calculations, and studies; Review of electrical studies including but not limited to load flow, reactive power capability, short circuit, relay coordination and arch flash with engineer, project team and utility.
Provide on-site technical and operational support in the installation and testing of equipment and systems.
Develop and deliver high level reports covering project status and activity.
Execute, maintain, and enforce McCarthy Safety Procedures and Protocols
Address and prioritize day-to-day operational activities, including support and management of field resources on testing, inspections, trouble shooting, operational review and analysis.
Translate technical issues and remediation plans to high level reports for senior level clients and managerial staff.

Project Interconnection:

Support project team interconnection requests with management of external consultants and interconnection studies for Mission Critical projects through completion of studies and subsequent negotiation, and execution of agreements.

Performance Guarantee Management:

Support Warranty Manager
Actively participates in the internal estimate review process.
Aids field operations with change order pricing, if needed.
Provides input on contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts.

Industry Knowledge / Relationships:

Builds relationships with subcontractors to obtain a competitive advantage for McCarthy.
Attends industry events and represents McCarthy to the industry in a professional capacity.
Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external McCarthy clients.
Keeps current with latest technology and techniques to improve McCarthy competitiveness in the marketplace.
Questions designs and assumptions and presents value engineering ideas to the Commissioning Superintendent and Project teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering or 7+ years of equivalent experience required.
Understanding of Mission Critical construction and commissioning practices.
NFPA 70E & OSHA 30 Certification
General knowledge of construction principles and processes.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.
Strong math and analytical skills.
Attention to detail.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
Maintains a “value added” approach to estimating.
Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment.
Ability to develop and work within a defined budget.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

For California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $124,100-169,200. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.

For Colorado locations only, In accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB19-085), we are including McCarthy’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of a range of entry level base compensation at the time of the posting. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Given the dynamic nature of the large-scale commercial construction industry, a candidate’s project portfolio and background can change the role and compensation for which that candidate might be qualified. The title and pay range for this role could change based on candidate qualifications and experience. Pay Range: $112,800 - $141,000.

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