Commissioning & Startup Superintendent

Leadership & Department Development

• Lead startup and commissioning activities across multiple projects.
• Develop commissioning schedules and manpower plans.
• Coordinate commissioning resources, including Service Technicians and future dedicated commissioning personnel.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop startup and commissioning team members.
• Establish company standards, procedures, and best practices for commissioning operations.
• Provide regular commissioning status updates to project and company leadership.

Startup & Commissioning

• Develop and execute startup and commissioning plans for HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Coordinate equipment startups with manufacturers and vendors.
• Troubleshoot system deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Verify equipment operation, sequence testing, and system performance.
• Coordinate functional performance testing and integrated system testing.
• Ensure systems are operating as designed prior to owner turnover.

Controls, TAB & Project Coordination

• Coordinate commissioning activities with Project Managers, field supervision, controls contractors, TAB contractors, manufacturers, and commissioning agents.
• Review startup and TAB reports and coordinate resolution of identified deficiencies.
• Facilitate integration between HVAC equipment, controls systems, and building automation systems.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain alignment with overall project schedules.

Owner Training & Service Transition

• Lead owner training and system demonstrations.
• Coordinate manufacturer-provided training when required.
• Ensure owners receive all required operating, maintenance, warranty, and troubleshooting information.
• Facilitate project turnover to Lee Mechanical’s Service Department.
• Identify opportunities for preventative maintenance agreements, service agreements, and long-term customer support solutions.
• Strengthen communication between Construction and Service Operations to ensure successful customer transition.

Documentation, Safety & Quality

• Maintain commissioning logs, startup reports, deficiency logs, and turnover documentation.
• Coordinate closeout documentation related to startup and commissioning activities.
• Ensure commissioning work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies and project requirements.
• Promote quality workmanship, system performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Support company QA/QC initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist in building and leading a dedicated Startup & Commissioning Team.
• Develop company-wide commissioning standards and documentation procedures.
• Support warranty-related activities and complex operational troubleshooting.
• Maintain current knowledge of HVAC systems, controls technology, commissioning practices, and industry best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of hydronic systems, air-side systems, controls integration, central utility systems, and equipment startup requirements.
• Working knowledge of building automation systems and commissioning processes.
• Thorough understanding of union labor practices and effective utilization of union workforce resources.

• Ability to mentor and develop union journeymen, service technicians, and future commissioning personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, equipment submittals, controls drawings, and sequences of operation.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with Procore Project Management software preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical construction, HVAC service, startup, commissioning, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Foreman, General Foreman, Superintendent, Startup Technician, Service Supervisor, Commissioning Specialist, or Commissioning Leader preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
• Experience with chilled water systems, heating water systems, boilers, chillers, air handling systems, VRF systems, controls integration, and building automation systems preferred.

• Current OSHA 30 Certification required.
• United Association (UA) or SMART Union membership, apprenticeship training, or equivalent union trade experience required.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating startup, controls integration, TAB activities, owner turnover, and HVAC system commissioning.
• Experience leading field personnel, subcontractors, manufacturers’ representatives, and startup teams on large commercial, industrial, healthcare, mission-critical, or data center projects.

• Regular walking and standing on active construction sites.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and access rooftop and mechanical room equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and construction environments.

• Ability to travel to multiple project sites as required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees, customers, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to utilize computers, tablets, and software applications required for project documentation and reporting.

Compensation

• Over-scale compensation above the applicable union wage package, based on experience, qualifications, leadership ability, technical expertise, and demonstrated commissioning experience.
• Compensation structure designed to recognize candidates with extensive experience in HVAC startup, controls integration, TAB coordination, commissioning leadership, owner turnover, and mission-critical facility experience.

Company Provided Resources

• Company vehicle with fuel card
• Company cell phone
• Company laptop computer
• Company iPad/tablet
• Company-provided software and technology required to successfully perform job responsibilities
• Company safety equipment and required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Benefits

• Union health, welfare, pension, and retirement benefits in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.
• OSHA, commissioning, and industry certification support.
• Manufacturer-sponsored equipment, controls, and commissioning training.
• Leadership development opportunities.

The Commissioning & Startup Superintendent is responsible for establishing and leading Lee Mechanical’s startup and commissioning function. This role bridges Construction Operations and Service Operations while ensuring successful system startup, owner training, project turnover, and long-term customer support.

Long-Term Objective
Build and lead a dedicated Startup & Commissioning Department that delivers consistent commissioning excellence, supports project quality and customer satisfaction, and strengthens long-term service relationships across all Mechanical Division projects.

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

At Lee Companies, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Lee Companies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.