We are seeking a highly skilled, organized, and proactive Commissioning Project Manager to join our team. As a Commissioning Project Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing and driving the commissioning process for capital construction and operational readiness & excellence projects from design through post occupancy. This is an exciting opportunity to lead diverse, complex projects across life sciences, semiconductors, battery manufacturing, and other mission-critical industries, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the commissioning process for capital projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget requirements.

- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, resource allocations, risk assessments, and communication strategies.

- Coordinate and manage the commissioning team, as well as lead coordination with project stakeholders including engineers, construction managers, design engineers, technicians, and clients.

- Monitor project performance, proactively identifying risks, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions to ensure a successful commissioning process.

- Track and report on project deliverables, milestones, and financial performance to leadership and clients.

- Ensure compliance with quality standards, design, safety regulations, and company best practices.

- Facilitate project meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

- Serve as a key liaison between the client and internal teams, maintaining strong relationships and driving customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Facilities/Mechanical/Electrical engineering or related field.

- 5-10 years of experience executing and leading the commissioning process.

- Proven experience as a Project Manager for commissioning projects within capital construction, life sciences, semiconductors, or other mission-critical industries.

- Strong knowledge and proven experience both leading and executing the commissioning process.

- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, processes, and tools.

- Proficiency in creating and managing project schedules, budgets, and documentation.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

- Willingness to travel to project sites as required, including out-of-state travel.

Preferred Skills

- Professional certification such as CxA, CCP, BCxA, PMP, or similar is preferred.

- Experience with construction management software such as Procore, ACC, Bluebeam or similar.

- Experience with commissioning software such as CxAlloy, Facility Grid, Cx Planner, Kneat or similar.

- Strong familiarity with commissioning processes, including Enhanced Commissioning LEED requirements.

- Knowledge of industry-specific standards and regulatory requirements.

Leadership Competencies:

Apply Growth Strategies

- Stays informed on industry trends in life sciences, semiconductors, and mission-critical sectors to anticipate client and project needs.

- Supports organizational growth by aligning project outcomes with strategic business objectives.

- Identifies opportunities for process improvement and innovation to enhance project delivery.

Manage Execution

- Develops and maintains detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments.

- Prioritizes competing objectives while ensuring scope, schedule, and cost alignment.

- Oversees cross-functional coordination with engineers, commissioning teams, technicians, and trade partners.

- Tracks deliverables, milestones, and financial performance to ensure timely and successful project completion.

Meet Customer Needs

- Serves as the primary liaison between clients and project teams, ensuring transparent communication and alignment.

- Builds strong client relationships and drives customer satisfaction through proactive issue resolution.

- Ensures compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and client specifications.

- Prepares and delivers accurate project reports, documentation, and turnover packages.

Motivate Others

- Leads cross-disciplinary teams with clarity, enthusiasm, and accountability.

- Creates an environment where team members are empowered to deliver their best work.

- Promotes CAI's culture of collaboration, ownership, and respect.

- Encourages professional development and continuous improvement across project teams.

Lead Courageously and Safely

- Takes ownership of risks by identifying issues early and implementing corrective actions.

- Champions safety, compliance, and quality in all aspects of project execution.

- Ensures equity, inclusion, and respect in team interactions and decision-making.

- Demonstrates integrity and accountability in all project responsibilities.

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$100,000 - $150,000 a year

Average base salary range - not including benefits, and potential overtime and/or Cost of Living Adjustment.

CAI Benefits:
• Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage
• 24 days of Paid Time Off
• ESOP/401K - 15% Company Contribution (US Only)
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Long Term Disability