Senior Commissioning Director – System Readiness

Aecon Concessions; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon invites applications for a Commissioning Director to lead commissioning, testing, and handover activities on large-scale infrastructure projects in Canada. You will oversee strategies, programs, and interfaces across engineering, construction, and operations to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive leadership in commissioning, system integration, and project controls, with a track record of delivering complex projects in Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related technical field.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in design, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance of large-scale industrial, energy, infrastructure, or heavy construction projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading commissioning, testing, start-up, or operational readiness teams in a management or leadership capacity.
• Experience on hydroelectric, power generation, energy, or large industrial projects is a plus.
• Previous experience on major projects in Canada is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commissioning and Handover team, providing strategic direction and oversight.
• Develop and implement comprehensive commissioning and handover plans with schedules and resources.
• Coordinate commissioning activities across multiple disciplines for effective integration.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, operations, and stakeholders to ensure readiness.
• Develop, review, and approve commissioning procedures, test documentation, and readiness plans.
• Lead system integration, cutover, and migration planning.
• Chair regular Testing and Commissioning meetings with clients and teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory obligations.
• Provide technical leadership during testing, start-up, energization, and commissioning.
• Review designs and documentation for constructability and operability benefits.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Project Management

Tools

Commissioning management systems

Turnover management tools

Project controls software

Job description

Aecon invites applications for a Commissioning Director to lead commissioning, testing, and handover activities on large-scale infrastructure projects in Canada. You will oversee strategies, programs, and interfaces across engineering, construction, and operations to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive leadership in commissioning, system integration, and project controls, with a track record of delivering complex projects in Canada.