Senior Commissioning Manager

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• 10–15+ years of experience in industrial construction startup, or commissioning roles
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in commissioning leadership on EPC projects
• Demonstrated experience with power generation systems (gas turbines, HRSGs, balance of plant systems)
• Strong understanding of commissioning processes including:
• Pre-commissioning
• Mechanical completion
• System turnover
• Startup and performance testing
• Experience managing multi-discipline commissioning teams and subcontractors
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including:
• ASME (Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code)
• NFPA (including NFPA 70 / NEC)
• ANSI / ISA standards
• IEEE standards
• OSHA regulations
• Experience with commissioning documentation systems and turnover packages
• Current OSHA 30 certification

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to manage complex, multi-phase commissioning efforts
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, one-lines, control logic diagrams, and specifications
• Proficient in commissioning and construction software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Excel, etc.)
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple systems and deadlines
• Strong collaboration skills across engineering, construction, and client teams
• Embody personal integrity and accountability

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Pre-Construction / Engineering Phase
• Participate in pursuits, proposals, and client interviews related to commissioning scope
• Develop commissioning execution plans, procedures, and schedules
• Review engineering deliverables for commissioning readiness, including:
• P&IDs
• System boundaries
• Equipment specifications
• Define systemization and turnover strategy (system/subsystem breakdown)
• Cook with engineering and construction teams to ensure constructability and testability
• Identify commissioning resource requirements and staffing plans
• Support development of project schedules integrating commissioning activities
• Construction / Pre-Commissioning
• Lead development and implementation of pre-commissioning activities including:
• Flushing, cleaning, and drying
• Loop checks and instrument calibration
• Electrical testing (megger, hi-pot, etc.)
• Coordinate with construction teams to ensure systems meet mechanical completion requirements
• Oversee completion of checklists, inspections, and turnover packages
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and codes
• Track system completion status and readiness for commissioning
• Commissioning / Startup
• Lead execution of commissioning and startup activities for all plant systems
• Manage energization plans and system startups in coordination with stakeholders
• Oversee functional performance testing and integrated system testing
• Coordinate with OEM vendors and specialists during equipment startup
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, including LOTO and energized work procedures
• Troubleshoot system issues and lead resolution efforts
• Monitor and document system performance against design criteria
• Quality and Compliance
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with:
• Contract requirements
• Industry standards (ASME, NFPA, IEEE, etc.)
• Local and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with Quality Control teams to validate system readiness
• Enforce company and project-specific QA/QC procedures
• Safety
• Champion a strong safety culture throughout commissioning activities
• Lead safety meetings, hazard assessments, and job safety analyses (JSAs) during applicable phases of work
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety programs
• Manage high-risk activities including energization, pressure testing, and startup operations
• Client and Stakeholder Management
• Serve as primary point of contact for commissioning with clients and stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, engineers, and subcontractors
• Provide regular updates on commissioning progress, risks, and mitigation plans
• Support client training and operational readiness
• People Management
• Lead and manage commissioning engineers and technicians both external and internal
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
• Strategy Management
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends in commissioning and power generation
• Identify opportunities to improve commissioning processes and standard work
• Support development of company commissioning standards and best practices
• Contribute to business development efforts related to industrial and EPC markets
• Project Controls and Documentation
• Manage commissioning schedule and ensure alignment with overall project milestones
• Track progress of systems through completion, commissioning, and turnover
• Ensure all commissioning documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted, including:
• Test reports
• Inspection records
• As-built documentation
• Maintain commissioning logs, deficiency lists (punch lists), and closeout documentation
• Support final turnover to client including training and documentation packages
• People Leadership
• Collaborate cross-functionally with project & regional teams and executive leadership to ensure cohesive strategy and execution.
• Mentor pursuit teams to elevate performance, accountability, and win rates.
• Represent the company professionally in all internal and external engagements.
• Support Lean principles, continuous improvement, and company values.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support organizational success.
• Additional Responsibilities
• Actively contribute as a member of the Industrial team, collaborating to achieve shared goals and objectives.
• Participate in company, project, and industry events; represent McGough professionally and serve as a positive ambassador.
• Attend company and project meetings and pursue ongoing personal and professional development.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support team and organizational success.
• Other duties as assigned

Office and Travel

• Travel: Must be willing to travel extensively and be project-site based for extended durations.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation or during meetings and travel (by plane or car).
• The employee must be able to lift up to 20 or 50 pounds as needed, demonstrate dexterity to write and use a computer keyboard and mouse, and possess the ability to hear, speak clearly, and distinguish colors on graphs and charts.
• The role also requires occasional visits to construction sites, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.