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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$80K - $95K *

Champion cross-functional projects to enhance operational efficiency and achieve organizational goals. Lead initiatives from planning to completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget wh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing electric utility substation construction. Ensure compliance with safety, budget, and scheduling goals while coordinating effectively with contractors and stakehol...

Missouri, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional project execution in Medication Contracting, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans. Drive improvements, manage risks, and enhance collaboration across teams to e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Lead our initiatives in designing and constructing innovative water and carbon capture facilities globally. Collaborate across teams to ensure project success within budget and timeline while promotin...

California, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $156K *

Shape the future of clinical trials by managing the execution and oversight of Class III medical device studies. Collaborate with teams and ensure compliance, quality standards, and operational succes...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Optimize site acquisition strategies for data center projects, leading evaluations and negotiations to secure land and power infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure feasibili...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$91K - $126K *

Join us to manage complex healthcare construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize designs and workflows while overseeing al...

New Orleans, LARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $133K *

Drive impactful contract configuration initiatives, translating complex requirements into precise system setups. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence while id...

Long Beach, CARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Drive innovation in building automation systems by leading a skilled team, ensuring quality design deliverables for critical projects, and fostering collaboration across engineering disciplines to ach...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive CQV excellence for capital projects in a GMP-regulated environment, ensuring compliance and timely execution. Lead teams through commissioning, qualification, and operational handover of critica...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine project delivery by overseeing capital initiatives, ensuring alignment with standards while managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communication for successful outcomes in healthcare c...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Transform workplace safety by leading initiatives, conducting assessments, and fostering a culture of compliance and performance. Collaborate with teams to implement effective health and safety strate...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic initiatives by managing complex projects from inception to launch. Collaborate across teams to implement new markets and contracts, ensuring compliance and operational readiness in a dy...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of commercial construction by leading high-impact data center projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration among diverse stakeh...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving high-impact commercial data center projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration among...

Quanah, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the proposal lifecycle by collaborating with cross-functional teams to create compelling, compliant proposals that drive growth in government contracting. Utilize your expertise to enhance proces...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver innovative design solutions for power utility projects across North America, ensuring quality, compliance, and continuous improvement w...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead and elevate engineering solutions by managing complex projects, guiding teams, and ensuring quality compliance. Drive innovation and client engagement while overseeing multi-discipline resources...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $165K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading the design and integration of marine vessels. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and quality in hull structure, propulsion, and auxiliary systems, wh...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Optimize contract processes by collaborating with Sales, Legal, and Finance to ensure compliance and efficiency. Drive operational excellence and risk management while supporting timely contract execu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $197K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic client relationships and projects, leveraging your extensive cost management expertise in the data centre sector. Empower teams through mentorship while driving b...

Birmingham, ALRemote

1 month ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead project management efforts for building restoration, from design through completion. Drive client engagement, technical development, and ensure exceptional service delivery while managing timelin...

Calgary, ABRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$225K - $285K *

Champion supplier performance and governance frameworks in a dynamic supply chain environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to design metrics, conduct reviews, and enhance supplier relationships, dr...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project planning and cost control for renewable energy initiatives. Lead efforts in scheduling, compliance, and reporting to ensure project success from ince...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing construction projects for a federal agency, overseeing planning, execution, and close-out of facility upgrades and renovations while ensuring compliance and quality across...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.