What are the responsibilities and job description for the Start-up & Commissioning Manager position at RK?
Description
RK Overview
RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers’ biggest ideas to life.
Position Summary
Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities involved in the closeout of mechanical construction projects. Ensure that project goals are achieved in a timely manner and within budget, either by personally performing duties or through the supervision of subordinate team members. Manage the start-up and commissioning schedule, coordinating closely with project teams and subcontractors to facilitate activities related to start-up, commissioning, and overall project closeout.
Role Responsibilities
RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law
RK Overview
RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers’ biggest ideas to life.
Position Summary
Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities involved in the closeout of mechanical construction projects. Ensure that project goals are achieved in a timely manner and within budget, either by personally performing duties or through the supervision of subordinate team members. Manage the start-up and commissioning schedule, coordinating closely with project teams and subcontractors to facilitate activities related to start-up, commissioning, and overall project closeout.
Role Responsibilities
- Review and comprehending project contract documents.
- Support project managers in maintaining equipment tracking and start-up matrix.
- Supervise and schedule the start-up of all mechanical and plumbing equipment.
- Manage and schedule start-up foremen and superintendents.
- Conduct troubleshooting and forensic investigations of construction-related issues.
- Collaborate with project teams to uphold the project schedule from start-up to closeout.
- Interface directly with mechanical equipment vendors for vendor-designated start-ups.
- Collaborate closely with and assist the owner's commissioning agent.
- Provide technical support and assistance in addressing commissioning issues.
- Maintain schedule and manpower projections related to start-up activities.
- Oversee and document installation verification and pre-functional testing.
- Work with temperature controls subcontractors and test and balance subcontractors throughout the commissioning phase.
- Coordinate and manage project team activities to assist with smoke control testing.
- Provides indirect supervision.
- Applies advanced techniques and knowledge within their function.
- Utilizes diversified knowledge of applicable principles and practices across a wide range of assignments.
- Independently makes decisions concerning complexities and methods.
- Receives supervision and guidance primarily related to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
- Acts as a liaison to groups within and outside their organization, with the autonomy to make independent decisions regarding matters related to their function.
- Holds a college/university degree with 7 years of relevant experience or possesses an equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.
- Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental
- Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
- Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
- Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
- Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program
RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law