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Commissioning Manager jobs are open across construction, energy, pharmaceuticals, and industrial manufacturing, from project-level to senior and director roles, with specializations in HVAC systems, electrical infrastructure, and process equipment validation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Commissioning Field Manager are responsible for delivery of commissioning services including coordination and implementation of the commissioning plan, job site quality auditing, conducting on-site/job site coaching, and conducting training to enhance job site performance as a means to foster a culture of Quality that permeates our services throughout the organization. Our job site professionals thrive under self-directed management to complete projects on time and safely. All job site employees participate and drive safety initiatives such as tool-box talks and operational risk management meetings to proactively identify safe practices for our people. Our crews rely on teamwork to drive results through strategic use of partnerships and planning.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 10+ years of field experience, including not less than 5 years of successful experience as a project superintendent
Journeyman or Master Electrician License required
Travel: 75-100%
Work Schedule: Between the hours of 6 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary. May vary based on customer demands and can include, but is not limited to: nights, weekends, and holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts quality inspections to ensure Faith Quality Advantage processes, best practices, installation standards, and other applicable processes or practices are being utilized effectively as well as safely.
- Participates in various cross-functional teams internally and externally to continually develop and refine organizational processes related to job site quality.
- Provides guidance to field employees, project supervisors, and management on matters concerning job site quality.
- Provides valid statistical information and applicable analyses to the Commissioning Manager regarding job site quality.
- Conducts job site or on-site coaching and development of employees (related to audits and/or to assist with novel work or jobs in crisis).
- Performs project expectations review (a review of key essential planning elements that support project success) with project leadership and provides feedback, recommended corrective actions to the Project Managers, work crew members as well as key management leadership personnel and support functions (i.e. Safety, Purchasing, Preconstruction Services, Engineering, Estimating, Productivity Group, Excellerate, ERM).
- Defines work to be done; clearly communicates vision, objectives, and tasks to appropriate individuals. Delegates tasks to appropriate parties; clearly communicates needs and expectations.
- Measures and monitors the work of individual direct reports and/or collective team/taskforce team(s). Coaches and motivates direct reports/appropriate individuals to effectively perform; removes barriers to success and provides feedback, necessary resources, and open communication.
- Coordinates and develops project specific commissioning schedule.
- Creates project QA/QC-CX schedule.
- Develops project specific lockout-tagout (LOTO) safety plan.
The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended as a comprehensive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills or abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
HOW DOES FTI GIVE YOU THE CHANCE TO THRIVE?
If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future. Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success. FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.
BENEFITS ARE THE GAME-CHANGER
We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!
Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test.
INTRODUCTION
You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Commissioning Field Manager are responsible for delivery of commissioning services including coordination and implementation of the commissioning plan, job site quality auditing, conducting on-site/job site coaching, and conducting training to enhance job site performance as a means to foster a culture of Quality that permeates our services throughout the organization. Our job site professionals thrive under self-directed management to complete projects on time and safely. All job site employees participate and drive safety initiatives such as tool-box talks and operational risk management meetings to proactively identify safe practices for our people. Our crews rely on teamwork to drive results through strategic use of partnerships and planning.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 10+ years of field experience, including not less than 5 years of successful experience as a project superintendent
Journeyman or Master Electrician License required
Travel: 75-100%
Work Schedule: Between the hours of 6 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary. May vary based on customer demands and can include, but is not limited to: nights, weekends, and holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts quality inspections to ensure Faith Quality Advantage processes, best practices, installation standards, and other applicable processes or practices are being utilized effectively as well as safely.
- Participates in various cross-functional teams internally and externally to continually develop and refine organizational processes related to job site quality.
- Provides guidance to field employees, project supervisors, and management on matters concerning job site quality.
- Provides valid statistical information and applicable analyses to the Commissioning Manager regarding job site quality.
- Conducts job site or on-site coaching and development of employees (related to audits and/or to assist with novel work or jobs in crisis).
- Performs project expectations review (a review of key essential planning elements that support project success) with project leadership and provides feedback, recommended corrective actions to the Project Managers, work crew members as well as key management leadership personnel and support functions (i.e. Safety, Purchasing, Preconstruction Services, Engineering, Estimating, Productivity Group, Excellerate, ERM).
- Defines work to be done; clearly communicates vision, objectives, and tasks to appropriate individuals. Delegates tasks to appropriate parties; clearly communicates needs and expectations.
- Measures and monitors the work of individual direct reports and/or collective team/taskforce team(s). Coaches and motivates direct reports/appropriate individuals to effectively perform; removes barriers to success and provides feedback, necessary resources, and open communication.
- Coordinates and develops project specific commissioning schedule.
- Creates project QA/QC-CX schedule.
- Develops project specific lockout-tagout (LOTO) safety plan.
The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended as a comprehensive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills or abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
HOW DOES FTI GIVE YOU THE CHANCE TO THRIVE?
If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future. Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success. FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.
BENEFITS ARE THE GAME-CHANGER
We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!
Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate35
- Consulting & Professional Services35
- Technology & Software13
- Energy7
- Manufacturing7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in commissioning manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering or a related technical field
- Five or more years of hands-on commissioning experience on industrial or commercial projects
- Proficiency with commissioning documentation tools and punch-list management software
- Working knowledge of HVAC, BAS, electrical distribution, or process piping systems
- Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) credential from AABC or equivalent certification
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and equipment submittals
Tips for Your Commissioning Manager Job Search
Quantify system handover outcomes on your resume
List specific systems you've commissioned, the scope of each project, and whether handover was delivered on schedule. Commissioning managers who show clean punch-list closure rates and documented FAT or SAT outcomes stand out immediately to hiring teams.
Lead with your commissioning methodology
Many openings specify HVAC, electrical, or process commissioning as a distinct track. Tailor your resume header and summary to the methodology that matches each posting, so your application reads as a direct fit rather than a generalist.
Filter openings by project phase and sector
Commissioning work varies sharply between new construction, retrofit, and validation projects. When reviewing listings, check whether the role covers pre-commissioning, functional testing, or full turnover, and apply only to the phase you can speak to in an interview.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists commissioning manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical walkthrough interview
Most commissioning manager interviews include a scenario where you walk through how you'd handle a failed loop check or a delayed vendor startup. Practice narrating your decision process out loud, not just knowing the answer, because interviewers are evaluating how you communicate under field pressure.
Negotiate scope and travel expectations upfront
Commissioning roles often involve extended site stays that are understated in job postings. Before accepting an offer, confirm the expected site rotation schedule, per-diem structure, and whether the role transitions to a desk position after project completion.
Commissioning Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most commissioning managers?
The companies hiring the most commissioning managers right now include Turner Construction Company, Mortenson Construction, and Skanska, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Missouri, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in energy, large-scale construction, and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors.
How many commissioning manager jobs are remote?
About 30% of commissioning manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than most management roles because the work is tied to physical systems and construction sites. Remote or hybrid arrangements are most common in roles focused on documentation review, commissioning planning, or program oversight rather than active field startup.
How do you become a commissioning manager?
Start with an engineering degree in a relevant discipline, then build hands-on experience as a commissioning technician or engineer on industrial, commercial, or infrastructure projects. Progress by leading system-level startups, pursuing a Certified Commissioning Professional credential, and taking ownership of full project handover cycles from pre-commissioning through owner acceptance.
Can you get a commissioning manager job without much experience?
Getting hired directly into a commissioning manager role with little experience is difficult because the work involves overseeing complex system startups where errors carry significant project risk. The most practical path is to enter as a commissioning technician or engineer, accumulate field experience on specific system types, and move into a manager title once you've led a full handover independently.
What does the commissioning manager interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter screen focused on sector experience and availability for site travel, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past commissioning projects in detail. Later rounds often include a scenario-based discussion with a project director or operations lead, and some employers ask candidates to review a set of commissioning documents or a P&ID during the interview.
Where can I find and apply to commissioning manager jobs?
You can find and apply to commissioning manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background in terms of sector, system type, and project phase, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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