Commissioning Manager

Actalent; Haskell (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem provided

Medical, dental & vision

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to oversee planning, startup, testing, turnover, and closeout for complex projects in Texas. You will drive commissioning schedules, coordinate with owners, contractors, and operations teams, and ensure quality and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a strong HVAC/MEP background, 10+ years in project delivery, and 5+ years in hands-on commissioning, with travel as needed and proficiency in BAS/BMS

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction, commissioning, or project delivery experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on commissioning experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC/mechanical systems, startup, testing, and performance verification.
• Experience on commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and MEP scopes.
• Working knowledge of BAS/BMS and controls systems.
• Experience managing commissioning schedules and project milestones.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities including planning, startup, testing, turnover, and closeout.
• Develop and manage commissioning schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, commissioning agents, and operations personnel.
• Execute commissioning plans and ensure compliance with testing, quality, and turnover requirements.
• Review project documents, submittals, system schematics, and sequences of operation.
• Track commissioning progress, deficiencies, punch list items, and corrective actions.
• Facilitate startup, commissioning, and quality meetings while providing project updates.
• Verify field readiness, checklists, and documentation before startup and energization.
• Maintain testing records, equipment databases, and turnover documentation.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, engineers, and vendors.

Skills

Commissioning

HVAC systems

Project coordination

Testing & turnover

BAS/BMS knowledge

Documentation

MS Office

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

BMS/Controls software

Job description

Overview

Seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities from planning through turnover and closeout, ensuring projects meet schedule, quality, and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities including planning, startup, testing, turnover, and closeout.
• Develop and manage commissioning schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, commissioning agents, and operations personnel.
• Execute commissioning plans and ensure compliance with testing, quality, and turnover requirements.
• Review project documents, submittals, system schematics, and sequences of operation.
• Track commissioning progress, deficiencies, punch list items, and corrective actions.
• Facilitate startup, commissioning, and quality meetings while providing project updates.
• Verify field readiness, checklists, and documentation before startup and energization.
• Maintain testing records, equipment databases, and turnover documentation.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, engineers, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction, commissioning, or project delivery experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on commissioning experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC/mechanical systems, startup, testing, and performance verification.
• Experience on commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and MEP scopes.
• Working knowledge of BAS/BMS and controls systems.
• Experience managing commissioning schedules and project milestones.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data center or mission-critical project experience.
• ASHRAE commissioning certification or equivalent knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience with OFCI equipment coordination.
• Knowledge of QA/QC, turnover documentation, and deficiency management.
• Experience working with owners, commissioning agents, and operations teams.
• Leadership, mentoring, or staff development experience.

Work Environment

• Onsite position in Haskell, TX.
• Per diem provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Haskell, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Haskell,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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