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Commissioning Manager roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, mechanical systems, or a related technical field. Employers in construction, energy, and industrial automation regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this role. Prevailing wage compliance under DOL rules applies to every petition.
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The Senior Commissioning Manager provides support to MEP project teams at multiple project sites focused on the successful installation, startup, commissioning and turnover of MEP systems. The Sr. Cx Manager provides schedule input, design reviews, project site walks, systems technical evaluations, technical reviews, and review of Building Automation design and systems sequences of operation.
This position is responsible for supporting multiple project MEP staff and ensuring quality and timely completion of the project. The position supports the regional MEP Director and Project Managers to assist in the professional development of the MEP team on multiple sites. Supports the National MEP team in national MEP training and mentoring of junior staff.
Responsibilities
- Supports multiple project teams for the successful installation, startup, commissioning and turnover of MEP systems.
- Act as a technical consultant for MEP systems, BAS controls systems, and the commissioning process.
- Provides design reviews, schedule coordination, project site walks, RFI reviews, and submittal reviews.
- Participates in controls sequence of operation reviews making recommendations as appropriate.
- Assist in the project’s quality process.
- Support MEP regional training, mentoring of staff, and support MEP Peer group.
- Support the National MEP training efforts and participate in training activities.
- Maintain thorough understanding of the McCarthy/Trade Partner contracts for MEP.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors, subcontractors and owners to represent McCarthy core values.
- Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs.
- Some travel will be required for national trainings and other regional project support.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- 7+ years of MEP systems commissioning experience on multiple projects in healthcare, commercial, laboratory, higher education, aviation, or mission critical environments.
- Expert understanding of the project delivery process, including design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover, and how these phases align.
- Advanced knowledge of MEP construction principles and practices; mechanical, electrical, plumbing design experience preferred.
- Active or previous national Commissioning Authority certification.
- Proficiency with commissioning tools, processes, and software, including OPR, BOD, PFT, FPT, IST, O&M manuals, systems manuals, plans, schedules, and systems training, with strong knowledge of commissioning standards and practices.
- Familiarity with advanced building systems, including MEP, fire protection, building automation, and expertise in building controls (sequence of operations, point-to-point checkout, trend analysis); building envelope commissioning experience preferred.
- Experience working with trade partners and leading successful project teams, including employee development and maintaining relationships with external partners.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and anticipate project workloads.
- Positive, professional attitude with excellent customer service, coaching, and team leadership skills.
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.
McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.
If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.
Position Summary
The Senior Commissioning Manager provides support to MEP project teams at multiple project sites focused on the successful installation, startup, commissioning and turnover of MEP systems. The Sr. Cx Manager provides schedule input, design reviews, project site walks, systems technical evaluations, technical reviews, and review of Building Automation design and systems sequences of operation.
This position is responsible for supporting multiple project MEP staff and ensuring quality and timely completion of the project. The position supports the regional MEP Director and Project Managers to assist in the professional development of the MEP team on multiple sites. Supports the National MEP team in national MEP training and mentoring of junior staff.
Responsibilities
- Supports multiple project teams for the successful installation, startup, commissioning and turnover of MEP systems.
- Act as a technical consultant for MEP systems, BAS controls systems, and the commissioning process.
- Provides design reviews, schedule coordination, project site walks, RFI reviews, and submittal reviews.
- Participates in controls sequence of operation reviews making recommendations as appropriate.
- Assist in the project’s quality process.
- Support MEP regional training, mentoring of staff, and support MEP Peer group.
- Support the National MEP training efforts and participate in training activities.
- Maintain thorough understanding of the McCarthy/Trade Partner contracts for MEP.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors, subcontractors and owners to represent McCarthy core values.
- Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs.
- Some travel will be required for national trainings and other regional project support.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- 7+ years of MEP systems commissioning experience on multiple projects in healthcare, commercial, laboratory, higher education, aviation, or mission critical environments.
- Expert understanding of the project delivery process, including design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover, and how these phases align.
- Advanced knowledge of MEP construction principles and practices; mechanical, electrical, plumbing design experience preferred.
- Active or previous national Commissioning Authority certification.
- Proficiency with commissioning tools, processes, and software, including OPR, BOD, PFT, FPT, IST, O&M manuals, systems manuals, plans, schedules, and systems training, with strong knowledge of commissioning standards and practices.
- Familiarity with advanced building systems, including MEP, fire protection, building automation, and expertise in building controls (sequence of operations, point-to-point checkout, trend analysis); building envelope commissioning experience preferred.
- Experience working with trade partners and leading successful project teams, including employee development and maintaining relationships with external partners.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and anticipate project workloads.
- Positive, professional attitude with excellent customer service, coaching, and team leadership skills.
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.
McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.
If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Commissioning Manager
Document your engineering credentials precisely
Your degree field must align with the specific systems you commission, whether HVAC, electrical, or process controls. A credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency strengthens your petition if your degree is from outside the U.S.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data to identify which engineering firms, EPC contractors, and industrial operators have certified LCAs for commissioning roles. Past LCA activity signals an established H-1B sponsorship workflow.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filings by occupation code, so you can target Commissioning Manager openings at companies already set up to sponsor, rather than cold-applying to firms with no filing history.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your target job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search to see the Level I through Level IV wage bands. Your offer must meet the certified LCA wage, and Level III or IV is typical for a Commissioning Manager with project leadership scope.
Confirm specialty occupation standing with O*NET
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific commissioning discipline to confirm the listed education and knowledge requirements. USCIS adjudicators use O*NET data when evaluating whether a role qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules.
Align project travel with your H-1B work location
Commissioning work often spans multiple project sites. Each new worksite outside the original LCA-certified Metropolitan Statistical Area requires a new or amended LCA before you work there. Confirm this with your employer before accepting a multi-site assignment.
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Find Commissioning Manager JobsCommissioning Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Commissioning Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical discipline such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or systems engineering. The job duties must directly relate to that degree field. Generalist management roles that accept any bachelor's degree are harder to qualify, so the job description and offer letter need to specify the required field of study clearly.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Commissioning Managers most often?
Energy and utilities, oil and gas, industrial manufacturing, building automation, and large-scale construction and EPC firms are the most active sponsors. These sectors regularly deploy commissioning teams on capital projects and have established HR processes for H-1B petitions. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate, filtered by industry and location.
How does multi-site project work affect my H-1B status as a Commissioning Manager?
Your H-1B approval is tied to the worksite listed on the certified LCA. If you're assigned to a project site in a different Metropolitan Statistical Area than your original location, your employer must file a new or amended LCA with DOL before you begin work there. Short-term assignments under 30 days have a limited exception, but extended multi-site deployments require proper LCA amendments to keep you in status.
Can my employer file H-1B paperwork during a long-term project assignment?
Yes, the H-1B petition is filed by your employer with USCIS regardless of where you're physically working at the time. If you're already in valid H-1B status with another employer, cap-exempt transfer rules may apply. The critical step is ensuring the LCA correctly reflects the project worksite location before USCIS receives the I-129 petition, since the certified LCA is a required attachment.
What happens to my H-1B status if my commissioning project ends early?
Your H-1B status is tied to your employer, not the specific project. If the project ends but your employment continues, your status is unaffected. If your employer terminates you, you have a 60-day grace period under USCIS rules to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, or take another action to maintain status. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during that window.
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