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About Us:  

Rex Moore continues to be powered by amazing employees just like you for over 100 years. Together we are building a world that is safe, comfortable, and sustainable. Our diverse team of experts spreading to National territories create innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and environments more comfortable and secure. 

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Job Overview:  The Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing all commissioning, startup, testing, and turnover activities for mission-critical construction projects. This role ensures that all systems and equipment are installed, tested, commissioned, and documented in accordance with project specifications, client requirements, safety standards, and operational objectives.

The Commissioning Manager serves as the primary liaison between project teams, clients, vendors, subcontractors, and operations personnel throughout the commissioning process and is responsible for driving successful project turnover and client acceptance.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Tasks:

• Lead all commissioning, startup, testing, and turnover activities from project planning through final client acceptance.
• Develop and manage project commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and execution strategies.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with Project Management, QA/QC, Safety, Field Operations, Energy Marshals, Vendors, and Client Representatives.
• Establish commissioning milestones and monitor progress to ensure alignment with project schedules.
• Manage pre-functional and functional testing of electrical systems and equipment.
• Oversee system startup activities, troubleshooting efforts, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate vendor support and manufacturer representatives during commissioning activities.
• Review and approve commissioning documentation, test reports, turnover packages, and project closeout deliverables.
• Facilitate commissioning meetings, system walkdowns, punch list reviews, and turnover activities.
• Track deficiencies and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, commissioning standards, client requirements, and safety protocols.
• Support energization planning and coordinate closely with Energy Marshals during energized work activities.
• Provide regular progress updates and reporting to project leadership and clients.
• Manage project commissioning resources and personnel to support successful project execution.
• Lead final system acceptance activities and turnover to owners and facility operations teams.
• Promote continuous improvement in commissioning processes, procedures, and project

Career Advancement:  

At Rex Moore, we provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. Are you looking to build a strong career? Then we have an opportunity for you!  

Compensation:  

Rex Moore pays hourly/salary rates commensurate with each employee’s knowledge, experience and skill level.   

Work environment:  

Work is performed in an office environment.  This position may be required to travel to other office locations. 

LOCATION:  

Rex Moore and affiliated offices are located throughout California and Nevada.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in electrical construction, commissioning, operations, testing, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of commissioning leadership or management experience preferred.
• Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, or large commercial construction projects required.
• Experience managing commissioning teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of electrical commissioning, startup, energization, and turnover processes.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• NFPA 70E training preferred.
• Electrical Journeyman license, engineering background, or equivalent technical experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel to project sites and support extended commissioning schedules as required. 
• Advanced knowledge of commissioning, startup, testing, and turnover processes.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, power distribution, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, transformers, and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of commissioning standards, quality processes, and project controls.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

What's in it for You?   

We're growing and need people excited about honing their craft and developing their career. If you're ready to push your skill level, learn something new every day, and be part of tomorrow's energy source, join the Rex Moore Family. 

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are: 

• Health Benefits 

• 401(k) with Company Match 

• Life and Disability Benefits 

• Paid Holidays & Paid time off 

• Access to multiple types of training 

• Opportunities for Self-development and Career Progression 

• Wellness Benefits & Employee Assistance Program 

• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) 

• Tuition Reimbursement Program 

Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to verbally communicate: convey detailed and accurate instructions and information.
• Ability to hear with or without correction in order to receive and interpret detailed information.
• Required to sit at a desk work station for long and short periods of time.
• Push, pull, lift and carry at least 10 pounds.
• Occasionally required to walk and stand.
• Required to have visual acuity with or without correction in order to read and interpret contract information and view information on a computer monitor.
• Required to use fingers and hands: type using a computer keyboard, handle, feel, and reach.
• May occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch.