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Commissioning Manager - Power Generation (Multiple Locations)

Date:  Nov 5, 2026
Location: 

Carrollton, GA, US Beech Island, SC, US Claude, TX, US Lawton, OK, US

Company:  Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 117879 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

 

Why Black & Veatch?

 

Join the Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

 

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.

The Team

This is an opportunity to lead high-impact Startup & Commissioning execution for EPC projects in BV's advanced power generation division, including conventional, combined cycle, simple cycle, and RICE projects. In this role, you will help drive successful project delivery by ensuring the right resources, tools, and execution strategies are in place. This role will require travel from project to project. Daily per diem and a company vehicle would be included. 

Job Summary

Management of all project commissioning and startup activities in accordance with the Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and within the established startup budget. Has authority to allocate resources and make startup, commissioning, and testing decisions in accordance with Division Policies, Standards, Guides, and Contractual commitments.

 

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Key Responsibilities

  • Manages the process of construction completion turnover to startup, startup turnover to operations, and final turnover to the client .
  • Manages priorities and activities of startup staff .
  • Develops and maintains a detailed startup schedule and detailed set of startup packages to track Startup completion and progress .
  • Manages and maintains open communications and relationship with the client .
  • Responsible to managing and monitoring the Startup budget and man hours .
  • Develops clear startup procedures as required by contract to coordinate the startup effort .
  • Plans and prepares for startup activities and major milestones (chemical cleaning, steam blow, demonstration tests, etc ) .
  • Implements a coordinated operations control program ensuring good communication and the smooth execution of operational activities .
  • Creates and implements controls process for spares, consumables, outstanding work, and material deliveries .
  • Coordinates the daily activities effecting and involving startup .
  • Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports .
  • Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable for duties and accountabilities .
  • Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value 
  • Champions continuous improvement efforts 
  • Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements 
  • Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities .
  • Acts in capacity of a "lead person " Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction 
  • Directs discipline commissioning engineers, operations supervisors, commissioning technicians, LOTO/Turnover coordinators 

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's of Engineering preferred 
  • Preferred Skills: . Project Instructions Manual, contract documents, and startup guidelines . Project Management Skills . Leadership Skills . Supervisory Skills . Communications Skills . Customer Relations Skills . Planning Skills . Multi-tasking skills . Problem Solving / Decision Making . Computer Skills . Knowledge of technical principles related to power plants . Knowledge of internal engineering systems and tools . Resource Management 

    • Minimum Qualifications

    • 5+ years of startup experience, with at least one previous assignment as a lead discipline engineer.
    • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

    Certifications

    OSHA 10 Hour Training

    Competencies

    Salary Plan

    CNS: Construction Services

    Job Grade

    017

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