Building Commissioning Project Manager

CAI

Commissioning Project Manager overseeing the commissioning process for capital projects. Leading diverse projects across life sciences and semiconductors to ensure timely and successful delivery.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the commissioning process for capital projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, resource allocations, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
Coordinate and manage the commissioning team, as well as lead coordination with project stakeholders including engineers, construction managers, design engineers, technicians, and clients.
Monitor project performance, proactively identifying risks, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions to ensure a successful commissioning process.
Track and report on project deliverables, milestones, and financial performance to leadership and clients.
Ensure compliance with quality standards, design, safety regulations, and company best practices.
Facilitate project meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Serve as a key liaison between the client and internal teams, maintaining strong relationships and driving customer satisfaction.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities/Mechanical/Electrical engineering or related field.
Minimum of 5-10+ years of experience executing and leading the commissioning process.
Proven experience as a Project Manager for commissioning projects within capital construction, life sciences, semiconductors, or other mission-critical industries.
Strong knowledge and proven experience both leading and executing the commissioning process.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, processes, and tools.
Proficiency in creating and managing project schedules, budgets, and documentation.
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel to project sites as required, including out-of-state travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage
24 days of Paid Time Off
ESOP/401K - 15% Company Contribution (US Only)
Company paid Life Insurance
Company paid Long Term Disability

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcommissioning processrisk assessmentsproject schedulingbudget managementdocumentation managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingorganizational skillscapital construction

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationcustomer satisfactionrelationship managementtroubleshootingeffective communicationcross-functional teamworkmulti-project managementadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering