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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$170K *

Oversee the end-to-end delivery of large-scale data center projects, ensuring high-quality execution across safety, schedule, and cost. Lead diverse teams and manage contractor performance to achieve...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Elevate project outcomes by managing architectural documentation and client relations. Collaborate with teams to ensure design integrity and compliance across all phases of construction, while driving...

1 month ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality architectural projects. Oversee contract deliverables, collaborate with design staff, and ensure compliance with standards while managing projec...

1 month ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Pioneer the future of architectural project management by overseeing design and documentation processes. Collaborate with teams and consultants to ensure project success from inception to completion...

1 month ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while fostering a collaborative team environment and driving project success across dive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Inspire engineering excellence by leading a team focused on high tension customer interconnections, DER projects, and system reliability. Drive process improvements and ensure compliance with technica...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion Ambience's strategic events portfolio, driving impactful experiences that enhance relationships and accelerate growth. Lead a high-performing team, manage a multi-million-dollar budget, and c...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $115K *

Pioneer innovative project management solutions, overseeing large-scale construction projects while ensuring quality assurance and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to drive efficiency and m...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in the development and delivery of complex gas to power generation projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction throu...

6 days ago

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

$145K - $222K *

Deliver impactful leadership by managing multi-discipline nuclear projects, ensuring alignment across teams, and guiding successful execution from design to closeout while maintaining client relations...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $100K *

Transform procurement strategies by leading initiatives that enhance value, reduce costs, and strengthen supplier performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive sourcing decisions and o...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $178K *

Lead the charge in managing complex healthcare construction projects, ensuring effective coordination, communication, and delivery of client objectives while overseeing project scope, cost, and schedu...

2 weeks ago

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

$113K - $141K *

Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and technologies, ensuring high-quality production and cost efficiency. Lead teams, manage projects, and collaborate across departments to enhan...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of infrastructure by leading major projects, ensuring safety and quality standards, and fostering an inclusive culture while managing complex construction activit...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional mechanical construction projects. Oversee budgets, schedules, and resources while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring safety and q...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Elevate your career by leading large-scale electrical projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and driving team performance to achieve...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead multiple real estate projects in financial services, managing planning, execution, and closeout with a focus on MEP systems and automation. Your strategic insight will drive su...

Detroit, MIRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex infrastructure projects within financial services, driving strategic objectives from initiation to completion, while ensuring quality and risk management and fostering collaboration acros...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the execution of complex industrial projects, managing schedules, budgets, and stakeholder relationships to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction in a dynamic environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion cross-functional teams to deliver impactful product development and onboarding projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business goals while fostering growth into senior program...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion program success by leading cross-functional teams in new product development and cost-out projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals while fostering growth into seni...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and lead multidisciplinary facility design for pharmaceutical projects. Provide technical expertise in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural systems while ensuring compliance with indust...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $150K *

Elevate your career by managing complex projects, ensuring safety, and driving financial success while collaborating with clients and teams to achieve project objectives and deliver exceptional result...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing complex projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and driving financial success while fostering a safe work environment and leading a dedicated team to achieve project go...

1 month ago

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

$120K - $190K *

Take ownership of a government program in aerospace; manage contracts, customer relations, and execution across various integrated workstreams, tackling complexities in cost, schedule, and deliverable...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.