Commissioning Manager Jobs

Explore Commissioning Manager jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Commissioning Managers lead the planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities to confirm that facilities, equipment, and systems are installed, tested, and ready for safe, reliable operation.

What Does a Commissioning Manager Do?

Commissioning Managers oversee projects from design review and construction through testing, startup, and handover. They coordinate owners, engineering teams, contractors, vendors, and operations staff; develop commissioning plans and schedules; manage documentation and issue resolution; and verify that systems meet specifications, performance targets, and applicable safety and quality requirements.

Industries and Projects

These roles are found across sectors that rely on complex facilities and infrastructure, including energy, utilities, data centers, manufacturing, commercial construction, healthcare, and building systems. Project scope may include electrical, mechanical, HVAC, controls, process, or renewable energy systems.

Qualifications and Skills

Employers commonly seek a degree or equivalent experience in engineering, construction management, or a related field, along with substantial experience in commissioning, construction, operations, or project delivery. Valuable skills include technical leadership, schedule and budget management, commissioning procedures, testing and troubleshooting, contract coordination, safety practices, and clear communication. Requirements vary by employer and project.

Find Commissioning Manager Opportunities

Search Ladders for Commissioning Manager openings and compare roles by industry, location, and responsibilities. Review each listing for compensation and experience requirements, then tailor your resume to highlight project scale, systems expertise, team leadership, and measurable commissioning outcomes.

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$100K - $140K *

Drive project success by supporting Senior Project Managers in managing MEP/FP projects, ensuring they stay on scope, schedule, and budget while fostering clear communication among clients and teams...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize clinical project management by leading global trials, ensuring quality deliverables on time and within budget. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor project members while maintai...

Tennessee, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $104K *

Lead the charge in managing complex client programs, driving operational excellence and strategic direction while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $115K *

Transform the future of building management by leading cross-regional teams to enhance EBMS delivery. Engage with stakeholders, manage multiple workstreams, and ensure timely project execution while d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Innovate the integration of construction projects by collaborating across teams and ensuring operational readiness. Drive compliance, project management, and strategic leadership to deliver projects t...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $210K *

Lead the design management of owner-furnished electrical equipment for a hyperscale data center, ensuring integration, compliance, and quality standards while guiding teams and managing client communi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Manage and lead complex infrastructure projects for financial services clients, ensuring strategic objectives are met through effective planning, execution, and collaboration. Elevate your career in a...

San Antonio, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of complex infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while managing client relationships and project teams. Drive innovation in project delivery and enha...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead critical infrastructure projects for financial services clients, managing all phases from planning to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while mentoring junior managers...

Tempe, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams to manage and deliver software implementation projects, enhancing client efficiency and functionality. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success while adherin...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive the successful execution of retail banking branch renovations, managing multiple projects with a focus on quality, budget adherence, and minimal disruption. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of energy by leading major onsite generation projects. Manage cross-functional teams and EPC contractors to ensure timely, budget-friendly, and safe project delivery while exceeding c...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $185K *

Lead the charge in overseeing the commissioning of electrical substations, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams, manage projects, and build cl...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $150K *

Champion the implementation process by guiding schools from contract to launch, ensuring efficient setups and strong customer relationships. Drive project success through effective communication and p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $150K *

Shape impactful health initiatives by providing expert project management support to the CDC's Office of the Director, ensuring effective prioritization, coordination, and execution of programs in a d...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$77K - $118K *

Elevate project delivery by managing cost and schedule reporting for semiconductor construction projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial tracking and effective co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $118K *

Join a dynamic team to support semiconductor projects by managing cost and schedule reporting. Collaborate with engineering and procurement to ensure accurate project delivery and enhance organization...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead the strategic management of a diverse portfolio of public sector accounts, driving revenue retention and growth through proactive engagement, contract renewals, and tailored solutions across soft...

Austin, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and coordinating contractor efforts across multiple sites to meet performance obje...

West Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving efficiency in technical due diligence for data center projects. You'll support deal organization, manage risks, and progressively take ownership of workstreams, ensuring smo...

San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$142K - $175K *

Support proposal development processes by leading teams, managing timelines, and ensuring compliance. Drive strategic solutions and enhance proposal quality through effective communication and collabo...

Mc Lean, VARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $183K *

Empower your career by leading capital projects in commissioning. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful startup and adherence to safety standards while traveling extensively to drive pro...

Green Bay, WIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$137K - $183K *

Lead the commissioning process for capital projects in the pulp and paper industry. Collaborate with diverse teams, oversee testing procedures, and ensure safety compliance while traveling extensively...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Advance project management excellence by leading complex CapEx initiatives. Drive cross-functional collaboration, ensure compliance, and deliver projects on time and within budget while applying stand...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $210K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading design coordination for OFCI mechanical systems in a dynamic data center environment, ensuring seamless integration and adherence to technical standard...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Commissioning Manager do?question toggle

    A Commissioning Manager plans and leads the activities that verify facilities, equipment, and systems are installed correctly, tested against requirements, and ready for operation. The role typically involves coordinating project teams, schedules, documentation, testing, and issue resolution.

  • What qualifications are common for Commissioning Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for an engineering, construction management, or related background, or equivalent practical experience, plus a strong record in commissioning or project delivery. Specific education, certifications, and technical requirements depend on the employer and project.

  • Which industries hire Commissioning Managers?question toggle

    Commissioning Managers work in industries such as energy, utilities, data centers, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and renewable energy, among others.

  • What skills are important for a Commissioning Manager?question toggle

    Key skills include technical leadership, project scheduling, commissioning and testing, troubleshooting, safety and quality oversight, contractor and vendor coordination, documentation, and communication.

  • How can I find Commissioning Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse vetted Commissioning Manager listings on Ladders and review each job’s stated compensation, location, industry, and experience requirements. Tailor your application to show relevant systems expertise and project results.