Commissioning Manager
Join a company that's built to elevate you.
At Carter Machinery, we don't just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers defined by purpose, innovation, and impact. We've built an award-winning workplace where high achievers thrive, careers grow, and your work truly matters. Whether you're turning a wrench, managing operations, or supporting customers, you play a vital role in powering industries that move the world forward.
Location: San Jose, California
Starting Compensation Range: $89,000 - $115,000 per year
What you'll do:
- Review project specifications and prepare work plan to prepare for equipment start-up within determined time frame
- Prepare project timeline using Gantt, Pert, or other similar project scheduling method to outline milestones for completion of start-ups
- Manage delivery of equipment to job sites and ensure everything is installed correctly, or stored in a manner where equipment will remain damage free
- Document status of job sites prior to and during start-up; Generate reports for customers showing progress, including photographs of installed equipment, and especially incomplete work or damaged items
- Submit status reports to customers on a weekly basis, or more frequently as circumstances dictate
- Submit status reports to CMCo Project Manager, including requests related to schedule or plan modifications
- Supervise installation, start-up, and testing of equipment, including serving in Lead role to CMCo technicians on customer sites and Start-Up Managers; Assist customers and/or CMCo technicians in troubleshooting operational problems/issues in field
- Act as liaison between customer and CMCo Project Manager and/or CMCo technicians; Respond to inquiries related to installation of equipment; Work in coordination with CMCo Project Manager to resolve any problems/issues
- Attend all meetings as required by the site or CMCo Project Managers
- Keep abreast of current products: Generator Sets, Transfer Switches, Switchgear, UPS, and other similar products
- Work in coordination with team to achieve Continuous Improvement goals and objectives
- Perform various other duties as assigned
What we're looking for:
- Minimum of three years' experience in construction management, preferred
- Previous experience managing the installation of mechanical and electrical equipment, preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent, required
- General understanding of installation of mechanical and electrical equipment
- Excellent time management and organizational skills required
- Detail oriented
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Valid driver's license
- Excellent driving record
- Willingness to travel and work hours as required to meet customer needs
- Demonstrated skills and experience in mediation and negotiation
What success looks like in this role:
- Managing multiple start-up sites at one time
- Reading wiring diagrams and layout drawings
- Understanding and responding to questions related to submittals and specifications
- Functioning in a fast-paced environment
- Coordinating multiple competing tasks and demands
- Working well with multiple disciplines such as project managers, contractors, engineers, and end users
- Promoting a positive customer experience
- Upholding the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way
Physical requirements:
- Regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear
- Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus
Competitive compensation and benefits:
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
- Life and disability insurance
- In-house training instructors/programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tool allowances and tool loans
- Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
- Opportunities for overtime
- Shift differential (if applicable)
You'll gain access to real learning, real advancement, and a real future in a company that's reshaping what it means to lead in our industry. If you're looking for purpose, possibilities, and a team that wins together - you belong at Carter Machinery.
Come build what matters and build your future with us.
Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law are encouraged to apply.
Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.