Lead Commissioning Manager - Mission Critical

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 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