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Job Description

The Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, leading, and executing all pre-commissioning, startup, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities for complex design-build and industrial infrastructure projects.

This role works collaboratively with project management, engineering, construction, operations, contractors, and clients to ensure systems are safely commissioned, fully operational, and successfully transitioned to the owner.

The Commissioning Manager oversees commissioning scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and reporting while leading multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project delivery. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development and implementation of project-specific commissioning plans, startup procedures, testing protocols, schedules, and turnover documentation. 
• Manage and coordinate all commissioning activities from design review and equipment installation through startup, performance testing, client acceptance, and project closeout. 
• Direct multidisciplinary commissioning teams including engineers, operators, technicians, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient execution. 
• Review design packages, P&IDs, vendor documentation, equipment submittals, and operational requirements to support system operability and commissioning readiness. 
• Monitor commissioning scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety performance while resolving field issues, punch lists, RFIs, and operational constraints. 
• Coordinate closely with project management, construction, operations, vendors, regulatory agencies, and clients to maintain alignment throughout project execution. 
• Prepare and maintain commissioning reports, startup documentation, testing records, O&M manuals, training materials, and project status updates. 
• Support operator training, operational readiness, and transition from construction to full facility operations. 
• Ensure compliance with all corporate safety procedures and regulatory requirements including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and safe startup practices. 
• Mentor junior commissioning staff and support business development efforts related to commissioning and startup services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Driving Requirements
An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with water/wastewater, industrial, manufacturing, or energy facilities preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of commissioning, startup, construction management, and industrial or infrastructure project delivery. -Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams on complex projects in fast-paced environments. 
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills. 
• Ability to interpret technical, operational, and project information to drive efficient project execution and problem resolution. 

Amount of Travel Required
50%
EEO Statement
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Background Check and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Massachusetts Applicants
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Pay Range Min
USD $82,576.00
Pay Range Max
USD $136,240.00
Visa Sponsorship Available
No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this positionQualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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