Substation Commissioning Manager - Transmission - Ohio
- Toledo, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage all testing and commissioning activities for assigned project(s).
- Coordinate the turnover from construction to commissioning and from commissioning to operations.
- Develop (or Review) the commissioning execution plan, set up folders, checklists, task numbers, and documentation.
- Track and manage progress using schedules, trend phases, and project deliverables.
- Oversee SCADA checkout, EMS database updates, protection scheme testing, and initial energization.
- Manage commissioning budgets, hours, and the chargeability of team members.
- Hold weekly project calls and attend job site meetings as needed.
- Act as the main point of contact for all commissioning-related work with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
- Be on-site during T&C Execution and/or when needed: critical milestones, relays, apparatus, SCADA, end-to-end, energization.
- Provide direct support to leads and crews - help troubleshoot issues, review test results, and guide execution.
- Review and approve testing documentation, daily reports, and project schedules
- Support remote jobs when full-time presence isn't needed; visit as required based on risk and task type.
- Approve timesheets and ensure team is charging properly.
- Drive execution of safe, high-quality commissioning work. Planning & Execution
- Set expectations with project leads for budgets, schedules, scope, and quality.
- Build and maintain the commissioning schedule in coordination with construction and engineering.
- Lead pre-job checklists, kickoff meetings, and post-job reviews.
- Track and follow up on RFI lists, change orders, and action items.
- Ensure folders, drawings, redlines, and documentation are complete and organized.
- Work closely with subcontractors or third-party teams - review plans, test results, and hold them accountable.
- Supervise commissioning engineers, technicians, and support staff on your projects.
- Provide check-ins, feedback, coaching, and training support.
- Motivate and guide the team through challenges and keep morale up.
- Track performance and provide input on raises, promotions, or performance concerns.
- Identify skills gaps and coordinate additional support or training as needed.
- Help build and review proposals: scope, schedule, clarifications, pricing, and execution plans.
- Lead or support kickoff meetings with the client and internal teams.
- Represent the commissioning group on project calls and during construction/engineering walkdowns.
- Support site visits, walkthroughs, and punchlist activities.
- Build relationships with clients through trust, performance, and follow-through.
- (PRIMARY) Full-Time CM - On-site from kickoff to energization, leading the full effort.
- (SECONDARY) Hybrid CM - Remote support with site visits for critical tasks or milestones.
- Subcontractor Oversight - Manage 3rd party commissioning contractors like a client rep. Review Cx plans, test results, schedules, and energization readiness.
- Bachelor's in Engineering preferred
- Previous Commissioning management experience on one or more transmission project preferred
- Knowledge of various relay and apparatus testing procedures
- HV/MV testing experience.
- Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
- See and hear naturally or with correction.
- Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
- Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
- Requires repetitive movement.
- May require work above 5 feet in height.
- Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
- Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
- Typical construction site environment:
- Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
- Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
- Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
- Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Work around hazardous equipment.
- Typical office environment.
- This position is considered a safety sensitive position.