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Start-up & Commissioning Manager

RK Industries


Job Location:

Denver, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 115000 - 145000
Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Start-Up & Commissioning Leader

Up to $145000/year Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility

Bring Complex Projects Across the Finish Line

At RK our Start-Up & Commissioning Leaders play a critical role in bringing complex mechanical projects across the finish this role youll lead the critical closeout phase of mechanical construction by coordinating start-up commissioning testing and final turnover to ensure projects are completed safely on schedule within budget and to the highest technical standards.

Working closely with Project Managers Superintendents subcontractors vendors and owners commissioning agents youll serve as a technical resource throughout the start-up and commissioning process. Youll troubleshoot challenges drive accountability coordinate resources and keep projects moving through one of their most critical phases.

With RKs in-house fabrication manufacturing construction and building services capabilities youll have the resources and expertise of an integrated team behind you.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on projects clients and the teams you support.

What Youll Lead
  • Review and understand project contract documents plans specifications and requirements

  • Support Project Managers with equipment tracking and start-up matrices

  • Plan schedule and oversee the start-up of mechanical and plumbing equipment

  • Manage and schedule start-up Foremen and Superintendents

  • Troubleshoot and conduct forensic investigations related to construction and commissioning issues

  • Collaborate with project teams to maintain project schedules from start-up through closeout

  • Coordinate directly with mechanical equipment vendors for vendor-required start-ups

  • Work closely with and support the owners commissioning agent

  • Provide technical support to resolve commissioning issues and keep projects moving

  • Develop and maintain manpower projections and schedules for start-up activities

  • Oversee and document installation verification and pre-functional testing

  • Coordinate with temperature controls and test-and-balance subcontractors throughout commissioning

  • Coordinate project team activities supporting smoke control testing

  • Help drive projects through final closeout and successful turnover

What You Bring
  • 7 years of relevant experience in mechanical construction commissioning start-up or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Advanced knowledge and experience within mechanical construction and project closeout

  • Ability to lead and coordinate complex start-up and commissioning activities

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work independently and make decisions related to complex technical issues

  • Experience coordinating with Project Managers Superintendents subcontractors vendors and commissioning agents

  • Ability to provide technical direction and support across multiple project teams

  • Strong communication and organizational skills

  • Comfortable serving as a technical liaison with internal teams and external partners

Why Build Your Career at RK

Build bigger. Help bring sophisticated high-profile mechanical projects across the finish line with the resources and capabilities to execute them well.

Have a voice. Serve as a technical leader who influences project execution commissioning strategy and final project outcomes.

Build with an integrated team. Tap into seven specialized business units and extensive in-house fabrication manufacturing and prefabrication capabilities.

Develop whos next. Work alongside experienced Project Managers Superintendents Foremen and craft professionals while continuing your own development through mentorship hands-on learning and RK University.

Build for the long term. Join a second-generation family-owned company that combines the stability of an established builder with the growth and opportunity of an industry leader.

Your Benefits
  • Paid Time Off plus 6 paid holidays

  • Health Insurance with a $100 wellness incentive

  • 401(K) with company match

  • Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot

If youre ready to lead critical project closeout activities solve complex challenges and make sure mechanical systems perform as designed wed like to talk.

Build projects that matter. Build leaders who last. Build your future at RK.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law


Required Experience:

Manager


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RK Water provides professional turnkey water treatment solutions for any project. Get in touch at our Colorado office.

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