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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Accelerate progress at managing public projects across U.S. railroads, ensuring timely, cost-effective completion while adhering to regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance relationships...
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Champion project success by leading planning governance and schedule assurance across the project lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure integrated schedule integrity, proactive delay iden...
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Shape your career by leading diverse engineering projects, managing scope and budget while collaborating with design teams and clients to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction...
3 weeks ago
Mechanical Commissioning Superintendent
$95K - $115K *
Accelerate progress at major industrial projects as a Mechanical Commissioning Superintendent, leading safe and efficient commissioning of complex mechanical systems, coordinating with multidisciplina...
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Join a dynamic team to oversee MEP project management, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while coordinating with stakeholders and managing risks. Drive project success from inception to completion...
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Lead the charge in delivering impactful IT projects by managing all phases from initiation to closeout. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely and successful project execution while aligning...
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Join a team that's driving industrial construction projects, overseeing large and small initiatives across diverse sectors. Lead project teams to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence while fost...
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Lead heavy highway and bridge projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to coordinate activities, manage resources, and resolve issues, drivin...
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Champion the execution of heavy highway and bridge projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Lead a skilled team, coordinating efforts across phases while liaising with stakeholders and...
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$88K - $105K *
Advance your career by leading heavy highway and bridge projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. Oversee a skilled team, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive project success in a...
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Elevate your career by leading diverse industrial construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while managing a skilled team. Drive project success through effective communicat...
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Deliver comprehensive project management for heavy highway and bridge construction, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while leading a team of engineers and supervisors to achieve project...
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Principal Data Center Commissioning Engineer
$102K - $209K *
Optimize commissioning processes for multiple data center projects, ensuring alignment with industry standards and business objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders and monitor KPIs to enhance projec...
3 weeks ago
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Champion procurement excellence by developing national strategies, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing operations across branches to enhance profitability and efficiency...
Today
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Shape the future of procurement by developing national strategies, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing operations across branches to enhance efficiency and profitability...
Today
Project Manager / Construction Manager - Federal Sector
$95K - $115K *
Innovate project management strategies to oversee complex federal construction initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of design, schedule, and cost while transitioning from project oversight to ac...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional construction projects by managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality...
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Lead a dynamic team in the CMT department, driving project success, financial performance, and client satisfaction while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. Shape future leaders and e...
Today
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Oversee and manage complex electric infrastructure projects, ensuring effective communication and coordination among contractors and teams. Apply project management principles to improve project succe...
Reposted 4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Engage in complex construction initiatives by leading diverse teams and projects. Oversee all phases of large-scale industrial developments across multiple sites while ensuring safety and compliance s...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Program Manager, Controls Management
$130K - $155K *
Discover innovative solutions by managing compliance controls across privacy, security, and integrity domains. Drive strategic initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure adherenc...
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Program Manager, Controls Management
$120K - $145K *
Champion compliance initiatives by managing control lifecycles across privacy, security, and integrity domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and monitor controls that...
Yesterday
Program Manager, Controls Management
$130K - $155K *
Transform compliance controls by driving strategic initiatives across privacy, security, and integrity domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust control design and implementati...
Yesterday
Program Manager, Controls Management
$130K - $155K *
Optimize compliance controls by driving strategic initiatives across privacy, security, and integrity domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust control design and implementatio...
Yesterday
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Join a team that's shaping the future of nuclear compliance. As a key player, you'll ensure adherence to complex regulations while supporting innovative project development and operations in a highly...
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What does a Commissioning Manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.