Full Job Description
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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$102,300 - $138,100 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
