Commissioning Manager

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Commissioning Manager based out of Chattanooga, TN.  This challenging position will provide an excellent growth opportunity while improving the infrastructure of the city. 

Become a part of a dynamic, fast-growing player in Heavy Construction. Shimmick is a national Contractor that has an excellent reputation within the industry and is seeking a qualified individual to join our Southwest Division.  Shimmick takes on challenging projects and performs high-quality work ranging from expanding/constructing water and wastewater treatment plants to construction of the new Gerald Desmond Bridge.

Shimmick has a long history of completing complex water projects, ranging from the world’s largest wastewater recycling and purification system in California to the record-setting Hoover Dam. In 2021, we began a transformation to re-envision our strategy to meet the nation’s growing need for water and other critical infrastructure.

Today, Shimmick is at the forefront of delivering solutions to meet the nation’s growing demand for water infrastructure.

Our commitment extends to water treatment, water conveyance, water storage, flood protection, environmental projects, and more. Our solid foundation of enduring client relationships, financial stability, market leadership, effective risk management, and strategic presence in key regions ensures our ability to execute this crucial mission.

• According to Engineering News Record, in 2024, Shimmick was nationally ranked as a top ten builder of water supply (#8), dams and reservoirs (#6), and water treatment and desalination plants (#7).
• Led by industry veterans with 20+ years of experience
• Solid foundation: client relationships, financial stability, and market leadership

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Shimmick Construction is seeking the services of a qualified individual who can fulfill the role of Commissioning Authority for the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project.  This project is being performed by Shimmick for the US Army Corps of Engineers (Client) and as such any applicants must be able to pass security and background checks.

Commissioning will involve machinery, electrical, controls, fluid, civil and operations building systems to deliver a functional lock project for increased upstream and downstream movement of river traffic on the Tennessee River.

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Commissioning Authority is responsible for overseeing the commissioning of the project in accordance with the Contract requirements.
• The Commissioning Authority will be approved by the Client to fulfill the Commissioning Authority position on this project.
• The Commissioning Authority will conduct commissioning meetings, including a kick-off meeting, with all involve parties
• Lead and coordinate Shimmick and subcontractor representatives on a multi-disciplinary project team through the commissioning process.
• Responsible for review and assembly of the project-specific commissioning plan and related checklists.
• Responsible for conducting regular commissioning update meetings with both internal and external project stakeholders to monitor commissioning progress.
• Responsible for coordinating the commissioning schedule and incorporating into the project schedule as necessary.
• Responsible for developing and tracking key performance indicators, deficiencies and corrective actions as it relates to the project commissioning process.
• Responsible for assembling project deliverables related to commissioning – including applicable O&M manuals, test reports, systems training, and other submittals.
• Responsible for witnessing and documenting functional performance testing and retesting as necessary to confirm adherence to the project specifications.
• Attend and actively participate in project planning discussions including daily plan of the day meetings, weekly and monthly schedule reviews and updates, commissioning meetings and three-phase quality control meetings.
• Perform submittal reviews on commissioning-related submittals as requested by the Quality Control Manager.
• Provide assistance to Shimmick’s Quality Control Manager as the project’s commissioning subject matter expert.
• Responsible for any other duties assigned by project manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED + 14 years of relevant experience or AA/AS + 12 years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree + 10 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 years of related construction experience
• Experience in heavy civil construction projects
  
• Current OSHA 10
  
• Must be detail oriented, thorough, well organized and effectively manage time
  
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment with a sense of urgency
  
• Strong organizational skills – ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

The salary range for this position is between $150,000 - $160,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.

Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical - including a NO-COST option, dental, and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.

These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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