Commissioning Manager

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 257,611,000 - 274,142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Paid travel allowances

Job summary

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company, seeks a Commissioning Manager in Hopkinsville, KY for field engineering and commissioning leadership.

The role manages site construction activities, inspections, FAT at vendor workshops, ITP development, contractor walkthroughs and bid reviews to meet project objectives and quality standards. The position emphasizes safety performance, cost control, scheduling adherence, and collaboration with vendors and contractors to ensure successful site

Qualifications

• 5 years of field construction and commissioning experience required.
• High School Diploma required.
• BS in an Engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university or college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site point of contact for construction and commissioning management.
• Oversee safety compliance, including site orientation, work permits, job safety analysis, toolbox meetings, audits, and HSES events.
• Verify receipt and inspection of materials and equipment, manage material non-conformities, and manage material custody transfer to contractors.
• Manage all project documents from Project Development to Handover to the entity, ensuring deliverables meet the required specifications and ensuring quality and consistency.
• Manage and challenge external/internal suppliers of goods and services, including E&C and alliance EPCM, to ensure project goals are met and that the scope of the project is entirely covered by vendors and contractors.
• Expedite external/internal suppliers where required to assist the project in meeting delivery goals.
• Assist in maintaining a log of communications between external partners for later reference as required.
• Develop and manage the construction and commissioning project schedule actively and report any delays promptly to the Project Director/Manager.
• Manage construction and pre-commissioning, including timely response to RFIs, ideally with a response time of less than 48 hours.
• Ensure the project execution plan is followed and assist in maintaining and updating the plan.
• Manage field communication within the project between internal and external partners by consistently following the communication plan and updating as required.
• Support contract administration and provide support to the Project Manager during potential contractual disputes.
• Ensure all changes generated during various project phases are tracked and approved in a timely fashion, including maintaining a change log and engaging in appropriate escalation of open changes.
• Follow-up and prompt close-out of action items generated during the construction and commissioning, as the list of open items will be reviewed monthly with the Project Director/Manager.
• Establish and maintain working knowledge of all aspects of the project to be able to temporarily fill in for the Project Manager when/if required.
• Ensure appropriate inputs are provided to influence and determine construction and commissioning execution strategies during project development. Examples include contracting strategy, constructability reviews, work package breakdown, contractor qualifications, and execution plans.

Skills

Field engineering management

Field inspections

Construction management

Commissioning management

ITP development

Vendor coordination

Contractor bid reviews

Education

High School Diploma

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Job description

Contract Duration

• 6 months (with potential for extension)
• Pay Rate: $90.00–$96.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Approximately 4 weeks in the field; occasional 10-hour workdays. Per diem provided during travel.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Commissioning Manager

Location: Hopkinsville, KY

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension)
• Start: June 22, 2026
• Pay Rate: $90.00–$96.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Approximately 4 weeks in the field; occasional 10-hour workdays. Per diem provided during travel.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Commissioning Manager will perform Field Engineering management, field inspections, construction and/or commissioning management, FAT at vendor workshops, develop ITPs, contractor walkthrough, contractor bid reviews, and selection. This role is expected to lead the site construction and commissioning team for completion of site activities in accordance with project objectives, priorities, and contracts, and ensure adherence to engineering construction plans and specifications. Success is measured by safety performance, predictable project construction cost, schedule compliance, and quality assurance of facilities and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site point of contact for construction and commissioning management.
• Oversee safety compliance, including site orientation, work permits, job safety analysis, toolbox meetings, audits, and HSES events.
• Verify receipt and inspection of materials and equipment, manage material non-conformities, and manage material custody transfer to contractors.
• Manage all project documents from Project Development to Handover to the entity, ensuring deliverables meet the required specifications and ensuring quality and consistency.
• Manage and challenge external/internal suppliers of goods and services, including E&C and alliance EPCM, to ensure project goals are met and that the scope of the project is entirely covered by vendors and contractors.
• Expedite external/internal suppliers where required to assist the project in meeting delivery goals.
• Assist in maintaining a log of communications between external partners for later reference as required.
• Develop and manage the construction and commissioning project schedule actively and report any delays promptly to the Project Director/Manager.
• Manage construction and pre-commissioning, including timely response to RFIs, ideally with a response time of less than 48 hours.
• Ensure the project execution plan is followed and assist in maintaining and updating the plan.
• Manage field communication within the project between internal and external partners by consistently following the communication plan and updating as required.
• Support contract administration and provide support to the Project Manager during potential contractual disputes.
• Ensure all changes generated during various project phases are tracked and approved in a timely fashion, including maintaining a change log and engaging in appropriate escalation of open changes.
• Follow-up and prompt close-out of action items generated during the construction and commissioning, as the list of open items will be reviewed monthly with the Project Director/Manager.
• Establish and maintain working knowledge of all aspects of the project to be able to temporarily fill in for the Project Manager when/if required.
• Ensure appropriate inputs are provided to influence and determine construction and commissioning execution strategies during project development. Examples include contracting strategy, constructability reviews, work package breakdown, contractor qualifications, and execution plans.

Required Experience

• 5 years of field construction and commissioning experience required.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• BS in an Engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university or college preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience managing multiple projects is a plus.
• Industrial gas experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

Global leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare, present in 60 countries.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-06641