Commissioning Manager

CAI; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking a Commissioning Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning across mission-critical infrastructure projects in Australia. You will work with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient commissioning aligned with project specs and standards.

The role provides technical leadership through the commissioning lifecycle, from strategy through on-site execution, testing, validation, reporting and closeout, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• 3-6 years or more of relevant experience in Testing & Commissioning
• Must be a holder of a CPCWHS10001 (White Card – Australia)
• Strong knowledge of Critical infrastructure
• Willingness to work flexible hours as project demands
• Passport holder or ability to obtain one quickly

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning frameworks with client/General Contractor teams
• Lead the onsite commissioning team and execution of activities
• Create project-specific commissioning management and validation documents
• Lead commissioning meetings and ensure delivery against plan
• Produce reports with technical content, progress, and issue resolution
• Provide technical commentary on drawings, manuals and submittals
• Coordinate/vendor management and assign tasks to discipline leads
• Support safety culture with method statements and safety documentation
• Advise clients on commissioning and validation requirements and strategies
• Assist with tenders and bids as needed

Skills

Project management

Commissioning expertise

Safety leadership

Client coordination

Team leadership

Education

Engineering Diploma or Degree

Job description

CAI is a professional services company established in 1996 that has grown year over year to nearly 750 people worldwide. For Life Sciences and Mission Critical industries that need to deliver critical solutions in high-stakes environments, we provide accelerated operational readiness and unparalleled performance at the highest standard through our rigorous approach, field-tested processes, and elite expertise developed over 30 years.

Our approach is simple because ourPurpose informs everything we do:

• We exist to be the trusted solution for our clients as they strive to build a better working world and improve human experience.

At CAI, we are committed to living our Foundational Principles, both professionally and personally:

• We act with integrity
• We serve each other
• We serve society
• We work for our future

At CAI, we believe in a relentless dedication to excellence, pushing boundaries and surpassing expectations. From the beginning, we’ve challenged ourselves to do what others wouldn’t. Not just setting industry standards but redefining them entirely. We are bold in our thinking and creative in our approach. We operate at the intersection of wisdom and technology and thrive when they come together with humanity. For us, operational readiness isn’t simply a goal. It’s a way of life. Because tomorrow demands to be at the forefront of today. We do this through tireless effort, precision, efficiency and an unwavering belief that there is always room for advancement. We’re not interested in how it used to be done. We’re obsessed with how it will be done.

Position Overview:

The Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning activities across mission-critical and complex infrastructure projects. Working closely with clients, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams, this role ensures that systems are commissioned safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership throughout the commissioning lifecycle, from strategy development and documentation through to onsite execution, testing, validation, reporting, and project closeout. This role also supports business development activities, tender submissions, and promotes a strong safety-first culture.

Responsibilities:

• To work alongside the client and/or General Contractor’s team in developing commissioning frameworks that align with the project objectives
• To lead the team onsite in the execution of commissioning activities
• To develop project-specific commissioning management/validation documents and procedures
• Lead project commissioning meetings and be confident in your delivery.
• Develop and prepare reports that include technical content, progress, and issue resolution.
• To provide technical commentary on drawings, manuals, and technical submittals
• Assign tasks to other discipline leads and manage their progress
• Vendor coordination and management
• To fully adopt the CAI Safety culture by producing task-specific method statements, JHA’s or other relevant safety documentation. Safety plans prior to project commencement and monthly safety reporting are to be carried out
• Providing consultative advice to our clients in determining commissioning and validation requirements, commissioning strategies, methodologies, and streamlining commissioning activities
• Awareness of scope change items and report accordingly
• Assist the CAI Country Manager with tender submissions and bids
• General understanding of LEED/Green Star specifications and requirements

Qualifications:

• Qualified professional with a related engineering Diploma or Degree. Considerable experience will be sought to demonstrate project management skills.
• 3-6 years or more of relevant experience in Testing & Commissioning
• Must be a holder of a CPCWHS10001 (White Card – Australia)
• Strong knowledge of Critical infrastructure
• To always work diligently and professionally
• Always ready to work flexible hours as determined by the project demands
• Able to focus on desired outcomes and make decisive decisions when change is required
• Work with minimal supervision and create a team spirit within the commissioning team
• Demonstrate initiative and be proactive in planning commissioning activities
• Ability to motivate, improve, and gain trust from other team members
• Candidates must have a passport or the ability to immediately get a passport.