Commissioning Manager Jobs in Arizona
Commissioning Manager jobs in Arizona are active across construction, utilities, data centers, and renewable energy, with demand at every level from project coordinator stepping into commissioning to senior manager overseeing multi-site deployments. Phoenix and Tucson anchor most of the hiring, with Tempe and Chandler adding volume driven by semiconductor and advanced manufacturing expansion. Established employers like Intel, Salt River Project, and Mortenson Construction consistently bring on commissioning managers for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, with HVAC, electrical systems, and building automation among the most sought-after specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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XNRGY Climate Solutions is a leading North American provider of sustainable design and state-of-the-art manufacturing of custom air handling and liquid cooling systems. The company is experiencing hypergrowth and will grow 2-3x in each of the next several years as it becomes a billion dollar plus company. XNRGY recently completed an over subscribed B round of funding that will enable its expansion (a round lead by a Blackrock company)
With decades of experience in thermal management solutions engineering and manufacturing, XNRGY is uniquely qualified to deliver innovative and energy-efficient solutions that meet the specific needs of a wide range of industries, including hyperscale and modular data centers, healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical labs, semiconductor clean rooms, EV battery manufacturers and life sciences facilities.
As the Project Manager, Electrical Systems & Commissioning, you will lead the planning, integration, and startup of electrical, controls, automation, and utility systems that support production operations. This role serves as the key link between construction teams, contractors, system integrators, and manufacturing engineering, ensuring facility systems are designed, installed, tested, and commissioned to meet safety, reliability, and performance objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with electrical distribution, industrial controls, PLC/SCADA systems, HVAC and utility infrastructure, commissioning, and cross-functional project leadership within a complex industrial or manufacturing environment.
An Overview of Your Responsibilities
Act as the primary liaison between construction teams, controls integrators, electrical contractors, utility implementation groups, and manufacturing engineering to ensure facility infrastructure is delivered to production requirements.
Lead the design, implementation, and integration of facility electrical systems, power distribution, controls architecture, industrial networks, low-voltage systems, and building management systems (BMS).
Develop and maintain electrical one-lines, controls documentation, network architecture drawings, and commissioning records supporting facility and manufacturing systems.
Review equipment specifications to determine facility impacts, electrical loads, controls integration requirements, communication protocols, and infrastructure upgrades.
Lead the planning and execution of facility, equipment, and utility commissioning activities to ensure systems are tested, validated, and ready for production operations.
Develop commissioning strategies, turnover plans, test scripts, and acceptance criteria for facility infrastructure, automation systems, and manufacturing equipment.
Oversee commissioning and performance validation of chiller plants, environmental test chambers, HVAC controls, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and other critical facility assets.
Coordinate controls integration and startup activities involving PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, BMS platforms, industrial networking, and equipment communications.
Lead cross-functional teams across construction, engineering, operations, IT, automation, and external suppliers to deliver integrated facility and manufacturing systems that achieve safety, reliability, maintainability, and performance objectives.
Manage contractors, system integrators, and vendors during installation, startup, and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
Conduct site assessments and field verification activities to validate as-built conditions, identify risks, and resolve technical issues during construction and commissioning.
Support project budgeting, forecasting, and schedule development for electrical, controls, automation, and commissioning scopes.
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, commissioning standards, and internal engineering requirements.
Why choose XNRGY!
Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off
A dynamic team, open to change to bring its color
Modern state of the art facility with Industry 4.0 technology in Mesa, Arizona
Being part of a green industry transformation
Fast-growing dynamic environment where entrepreneurial spirit is recognized
Inclusive and diversity-friendly environment
Career advancement: XNRGY promotes internal promotion
Electric charging stations
At XNRGY Climate Systems, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are essential to driving innovation and achieving success. We welcome individuals who share our passion for sustainability and who are eager to contribute to a more positive environmental future.
Are you ready to join our driven team? Join a company that Values Courage, Community, Climate, Customer and Coherence. Be part of carving our footprint and joining a winning team!
Who are we?
XNRGY Climate Solutions is a leading North American provider of sustainable design and state-of-the-art manufacturing of custom air handling and liquid cooling systems. The company is experiencing hypergrowth and will grow 2-3x in each of the next several years as it becomes a billion dollar plus company. XNRGY recently completed an over subscribed B round of funding that will enable its expansion (a round lead by a Blackrock company)
With decades of experience in thermal management solutions engineering and manufacturing, XNRGY is uniquely qualified to deliver innovative and energy-efficient solutions that meet the specific needs of a wide range of industries, including hyperscale and modular data centers, healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical labs, semiconductor clean rooms, EV battery manufacturers and life sciences facilities.
As the Project Manager, Electrical Systems & Commissioning, you will lead the planning, integration, and startup of electrical, controls, automation, and utility systems that support production operations. This role serves as the key link between construction teams, contractors, system integrators, and manufacturing engineering, ensuring facility systems are designed, installed, tested, and commissioned to meet safety, reliability, and performance objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with electrical distribution, industrial controls, PLC/SCADA systems, HVAC and utility infrastructure, commissioning, and cross-functional project leadership within a complex industrial or manufacturing environment.
An Overview of Your Responsibilities
Act as the primary liaison between construction teams, controls integrators, electrical contractors, utility implementation groups, and manufacturing engineering to ensure facility infrastructure is delivered to production requirements.
Lead the design, implementation, and integration of facility electrical systems, power distribution, controls architecture, industrial networks, low-voltage systems, and building management systems (BMS).
Develop and maintain electrical one-lines, controls documentation, network architecture drawings, and commissioning records supporting facility and manufacturing systems.
Review equipment specifications to determine facility impacts, electrical loads, controls integration requirements, communication protocols, and infrastructure upgrades.
Lead the planning and execution of facility, equipment, and utility commissioning activities to ensure systems are tested, validated, and ready for production operations.
Develop commissioning strategies, turnover plans, test scripts, and acceptance criteria for facility infrastructure, automation systems, and manufacturing equipment.
Oversee commissioning and performance validation of chiller plants, environmental test chambers, HVAC controls, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and other critical facility assets.
Coordinate controls integration and startup activities involving PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, BMS platforms, industrial networking, and equipment communications.
Lead cross-functional teams across construction, engineering, operations, IT, automation, and external suppliers to deliver integrated facility and manufacturing systems that achieve safety, reliability, maintainability, and performance objectives.
Manage contractors, system integrators, and vendors during installation, startup, and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
Conduct site assessments and field verification activities to validate as-built conditions, identify risks, and resolve technical issues during construction and commissioning.
Support project budgeting, forecasting, and schedule development for electrical, controls, automation, and commissioning scopes.
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, commissioning standards, and internal engineering requirements.
Why choose XNRGY!
Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off
A dynamic team, open to change to bring its color
Modern state of the art facility with Industry 4.0 technology in Mesa, Arizona
Being part of a green industry transformation
Fast-growing dynamic environment where entrepreneurial spirit is recognized
Inclusive and diversity-friendly environment
Career advancement: XNRGY promotes internal promotion
Electric charging stations
At XNRGY Climate Systems, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are essential to driving innovation and achieving success. We welcome individuals who share our passion for sustainability and who are eager to contribute to a more positive environmental future.
Are you ready to join our driven team? Join a company that Values Courage, Community, Climate, Customer and Coherence. Be part of carving our footprint and joining a winning team!
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in commissioning manager jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering or a related technical field
- Professional Engineer license recognized in Arizona preferred for senior commissioning roles
- Five or more years of commissioning experience on commercial, industrial, or utility-scale projects
- Familiarity with Arizona energy codes, building standards, and Title 24 equivalents where applicable
- Certified Commissioning Professional credential from an industry body such as AABC or ASHRAE
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and coordinating with general contractors on Arizona job sites
Commissioning Manager Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a commissioning manager in Arizona?
Most commissioning managers in Arizona start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering and several years of hands-on field or project engineering experience. Arizona does not require a state-specific commissioning license, but holding or pursuing a Professional Engineer license through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration strengthens candidacy significantly, especially for public-sector and utility projects. Industry credentials like the Certified Commissioning Professional designation from ASHRAE or AABC are widely recognized by Arizona employers and often listed as preferred qualifications.
How much do commissioning managers make in Arizona?
Commissioning managers in Arizona earn a median of about $167,480 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $121,500 for the lowest 10% to over $249,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire commissioning managers in Arizona?
Employers hiring commissioning managers in Arizona right now include ENFRA, Clayco, and GCON, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Arizona's data center boom in the Phoenix metro and ongoing utility-scale solar and grid projects across the state drive consistent demand from both large contractors and facility owners.
Which Arizona cities have the most commissioning manager jobs?
The cities with the most commissioning manager openings in Arizona are Phoenix, Chandler, and Mesa. Phoenix dominates due to its concentration of data centers, commercial construction, and semiconductor fabs, while Tucson and other metros contribute through utility, defense, and higher-education facility projects that bring steady commissioning work to those markets.
Are there remote commissioning manager jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Commissioning work is fundamentally site-based, requiring physical presence during startup, testing, and handover phases. About 40% of commissioning manager openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how field-dependent the role is. The tasks most likely to shift remote are documentation review, scheduling, and coordination calls between active site visits.
How can I get hired as a commissioning manager in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a commissioning coordinator or commissioning engineer role from an adjacent position in mechanical, electrical, or controls work. Large Arizona employers in construction and utilities, including data center developers and Salt River Project, regularly hire project engineers and field technicians who then build commissioning experience on active sites. Pursuing an EIT designation through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration while working in a related role adds credibility, and building a project portfolio documenting systems you have tested or witnessed commissioned is the clearest way to move into a manager-track opening.
Where can I find and apply to commissioning manager jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to commissioning manager jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings from employers actively hiring. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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