What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commissioning Representative position at Shimmick?
Overview
Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Commissioning Representative based out of Chattanooga, TN. This challenging position will provide an excellent growth opportunity while improving the infrastructure of the city.
Become a part of a dynamic, fast-growing player in Heavy Construction. Shimmick is a national Contractor that has an excellent reputation within the industry and is seeking a qualified individual to join our Southwest Division. Shimmick takes on challenging projects and performs high-quality work ranging from expanding/constructing water and wastewater treatment plants to construction of the new Gerald Desmond Bridge.
Shimmick has a long history of completing complex water projects, ranging from the world’s largest wastewater recycling and purification system in California to the record-setting Hoover Dam. In 2021, we began a transformation to re-envision our strategy to meet the nation’s growing need for water and other critical infrastructure.
Today, Shimmick is at the forefront of delivering solutions to meet the nation’s growing demand for water infrastructure.
Our commitment extends to water treatment, water conveyance, water storage, flood protection, environmental projects, and more. Our solid foundation of enduring client relationships, financial stability, market leadership, effective risk management, and strategic presence in key regions ensures our ability to execute this crucial mission.
- According to Engineering News Record, in 2024, Shimmick was nationally ranked as a top ten builder of water supply (#8), dams and reservoirs (#6), and water treatment and desalination plants (#7).
- Led by industry veterans with 20 years of experience
- Solid foundation: client relationships, financial stability, and market leadership
Responsibilities
Shimmick Construction is seeking the services of a qualified individuals who can fulfill the role of Commissioning Representative for the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project. This project is being performed by Shimmick for the US Army Corps of Engineers (Client) and as such any applicants must be able to pass security and background checks.
Commissioning will involve electrical systems, communication systems, instrumentation & control systems, electronic systems, mechanical systems, lock operating machinery systems, architectural systems, and structural systems to deliver a functional lock project for increased upstream and downstream movement of river traffic on the Tennessee River. Qualifications for any of the systems mentioned will be considered.
Roles and Responsibilities
- The selected Commissioning representative will report to the Commissioning Authority to assist in successful completion of the commissioning process.
- The Commissioning Representative will work in conjunction with a multi-purpose team, with both Shimmick and subcontractor team members, to ensure all aspects of the systems will properly function as a complete unit.
- The Commissioning Representative will coordinate completion of the Contractor responsibilities during the execution of the commission process under the oversight of the Commissioning Authority.
- Additional responsibilities include conduction weekly coordination meetings, planning and scheduling of commissioning activities, providing required submittal documentation, documentation of commissioning progress, correcting deficiencies discovered, coordinating operation and maintenance training, vendor and contractor onsite instruction, and follow up response delivery.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED 8 years of relevant experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with the coordination of any of the systems described
- Ability to pass security and background checks required for the project
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous USACE, TVA or Federal contracting experience is a plus.
- Experience in heavy civil construction projects
- Current OSHA 10
- Must be detail oriented, thorough, well organized and effectively manage time
- Ability to work in a high-paced environment with a sense of urgency
- Strong organizational skills – ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Additional Information:
- Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
- This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
The salary range for this position is between $140,000 - 150,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.
Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical - including a NO COST option, dental and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.
These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $140,000 - $150,000
