Critical Power Commissioning Project Manager

Brief Role Description

The Critical Power Commissioning Mgr is responsible for leading the commissioning strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of Electrify America and Electrify Canada’s network. This role owns the commissioning process from construction completion through site acceptance and operational turnover, ensuring that all assets are brought online safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Electrify America, manufacturer, and regulatory requirements.

The Critical Power Commissioning Mgr serves as the process owner for defining site readiness and establishing the standards, requirements, and workflows necessary for successful commissioning activities. The primary objective of this role is to eliminate cross-functional overlap during the critical timeline of Commissioning by developing and enforcing clear construction-to-commissioning handoff requirements and installation partner processes. Through collaboration with Design-Build firms, equipment manufacturers, internal stakeholders, and field teams, this role drives consistency, accountability, and quality across all project deployments while minimizing commissioning delays and reducing operational risk.

This position manages key relationships with multiple Design-Build partners, equipment manufacturers, commissioning technicians, and cross-functional teams to maximize dispatch efficiency, execution quality, schedule adherence, and safety performance. The Critical Power Commissioning Mgr serves as the primary subject matter expert for commissioning standards and provides strategic leadership to ensure all stakeholders are aligned with Electrify America's expectations for quality, compliance, and operational readiness.

As a secondary function, the Critical Power Commissioning Mgr develops and delivers commissioning-related training, certification programs, and technical guidance across all service verticals within the organization. This role ensures that internal teams, vendors, and partners maintain a thorough understanding of commissioning requirements, manufacturer standards, applicable codes, and safety regulations, with a strong emphasis on OSHA and NFPA 70E compliance.

The Critical Power Commissioning Mgr is also responsible for onboarding new equipment manufacturers into the network, establishing commissioning standards, certification requirements, startup procedures, and validation processes that ensure successful deployment and long-term operational performance.

Possible Tasks within this Role

Commissioning Program Ownership & Site Readiness (40%)

• Own the commissioning program and establish the standards, processes, and requirements necessary to ensure all sites are fully prepared for commissioning activities prior to technician deployment.
• Define and maintain the construction-to-commissioning handoff process.
• Establish and enforce site readiness requirements and commissioning acceptance criteria.

Strategic Partner & Vendor Management (25%)

• Manage and influence external partners responsible for the successful delivery, startup, and support of network assets.
• Manage relationships with Design-Build firms, equipment manufacturers, commissioning vendors, and technical service providers.
• Establish performance expectations for schedule adherence, quality, safety, and commissioning execution.

Technical Leadership & Commissioning Execution (15%)

• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise to support safe, compliant, and efficient commissioning activities.

• Serve as the primary commissioning Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Provide hands-on support for commissioning activities, startup validation, and technical issue resolution.

Training, Certification & Workforce Development (10%)

• Develop a scalable commissioning workforce through training, certification, and knowledge management programs.

• Establish commissioning training and certification requirements for internal teams, manufacturers, and service providers.
• Educate all service verticals on commissioning processes, manufacturer requirements, operational expectations, and quality standards.

Commissioning Resource Management & Safety Leadership (10%)

• Ensure commissioning resources are properly selected, trained, and deployed while maintaining a culture of safety and operational excellence.

• Recommend and assign commissioning personnel based on project requirements, technical qualifications, and geographic needs.
• Lead and support a dedicated team of traveling commissioning technicians.

Qualification requirements

Years of Relevant Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant experience

Education - Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience

Education - Desired:

• Licensed Master Electrician / IBEW Journeyman

Specialized Skills - Required:

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Technical understanding of electrical principles and equipment.
• Electrical system troubleshooting/repair.
• Mechanical Aptitude.
• Development and implementation of training materials.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities

Specialized Skills - Desired

• NFPA70E, OSHA30 or other relevant safety certifications in good standing.
• Crane/lift certified.
• Other relevant electrical certifications
• Switchgear/power system test/repair

Work Flexibility

• Travel is required as needed to support team initiatives, resolve critical business issues, and perform essential job responsibilities in person.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately ~40% of the time is required.
• Must be available to work outside of normal business hours when necessary to support business operations, address urgent matters, or meet critical deadlines.