Senior Commissioning Manager

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About the Position
We are seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager to join our growing Life Science and Industrial team. The ideal candidate possesses 10+ years of related experience, including significant on-site experience. The successful candidate would be mentored by our dynamic team of professionals while leading the startup and commissioning effort for a range of construction and recommissioning projects.

The main objective of this role is to lead the planning and field commissioning of Life Science and Industrial projects in pharmaceutical, research laboratories, cGMP, and advanced manufacturing markets. This includes scope development, Owner Project Requirements, startup and commissioning activities for proposals, development of functional performance tests for equipment and systems. The candidate will manage and execute performance testing on site and development of documentation leading to final acceptance and turnover.

This position can be located remotely anywhere in the continental United States. All remote positions at Pond will require at least one in-person interview as a part of our process.

Responsibilities:

• Implement standard procedures for startup and commissioning processes. Develop new standard procedures when necessary
• Support the design and construction team during early stages of the project to set up all Installation Work Packages, check lists, and systems to be built and documented with turnover of the project in mind
• Support the pre-construction team with estimates and schedules for the startup and commissioning phases of the project
• Write proposals and estimates to perform startup and commissioning services to clients
• Coordinate and implement pre-startup and startup activities with clients, vendors, and contractors
• Troubleshoot systems and equipment to be turned over to clients.
• Prepare closeout documentation for projects such as O&M manuals, spare parts list, drawings, and warranty documentation
• Support FAT and SAT as needed and required by clients
• Support clients IQ/OQ validation process

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field
• Experience with the startup of process and industrial equipment, HVAC systems, and the associated instrumentation and controls
• Ability to read, understand, and red line design and construction drawings
• Certified commissioning professional preferred or able to achieve the certification
• Experience in basic Project Management / Planning
• Ability to troubleshoot during technical engineering/construction projects
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong knowledge of Industrial Safety
• Familiarity with starting up process or utility equipment including switchgear, chillers, boilers, fans, oxidizers, compressed air, lab gases, autoclaves, air filtration, and water purification
• Ability to work well within a team environment, positive attitude, multi-task, and self-motivated to produce high quality work
• Ability and desire to learn and grow professionally
• Skills leading a commissioning team preferred
• Experience in mission-critical and/or laboratory environments required
• Ability to travel 25-50%- some projects may require international travel, which will require a passport or ability to obtain one
• Able to apply for and receive security clearances as required

All Pond & Company positions require participation in at least one in-person interview as part of our hiring process, and most roles also require in-person onboarding at a Pond office location; candidates should expect to meet directly with our team and should be cautious of any communication suggesting otherwise.
About Pond
Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond’s staff of 800+ professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta’s #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.

Additional Information
Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. Please see the hiring range associated with this posting for more information.
Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered. Learn more about Pond’s comprehensive benefits offerings here.
All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. Additionally, offers may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

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