Commissioning Manager

Atlantach Technical Services; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantach Technical Services seeks a Commissioning Manager for a large-scale semiconductor project in Santa Clara, CA. You will lead commissioning, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure systems meet safety, quality, and performance requirements across HVAC, cleanrooms, UPW, and gas handling.

You will develop and review commissioning plans, test scripts, and turnover packages; maintain rigorous documentation; and communicate progress, risks and mitigation plans to clients and senior

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing commissioning activities on semiconductor, cleanroom, data center, pharma or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of facility systems including HVAC, cleanrooms, UPW, process cooling water, bulk gas, exhaust, and life safety.
• Ability to manage complex commissioning programs with multiple stakeholders and vendors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clients, project teams, and leadership.
• Leadership experience coordinating cross-functional teams through project completion.
• Certifications PMP, PE, CxA, CCP, LEED are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commissioning and start-up activities for semiconductor manufacturing facilities, ensuring on-schedule delivery.
• Coordinate and direct multidisciplinary commissioning teams including engineers, technicians, vendors, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Develop, review, and execute commissioning plans, test scripts, and functional performance testing for critical systems.
• Oversee preparation and turnover of commissioning documentation, plans, test records, punch lists, turnover packages, and final reports.
• Identify, track, and resolve technical, operational, and integration issues during commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with semiconductor standards, project quality, client specs, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure site safety standards are followed.
• Provide regular updates to clients, project teams, and vendors on progress, risks and mitigation plans.
• Drive milestones and critical path activities to support project delivery.

Skills

Commissioning mgmt

PM skills

HVAC systems

Cleanrooms

UPW systems

Gas systems

Building automation

Leadership

Certifications: PMP/CxA/PE/CCP/LEED

Job description

Atlantach is an engineering and technical solutions company specializing in Construction Management, Project Management, Commissioning and Operations & Maintenance.

Industries we work in

Data Center | Semi-Conductor | Pharma | Med Device | Automotive

Worldwide Operations

Ireland | Europe | USA

Join Our Team

At Atlantach, Ambition drives us to continuously improve and grow. Teamwork strengthens our collaboration and respect. Success is achieved together. Join us in shaping your career, where ambition is realized, teamwork is at our core and success is celebrated.

We are hiring a Commissioning Manager to join our team on a large-scale construction project in Santa Clara, CA

Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Oversight: Lead and manage the commissioning and start-up activities for semiconductor manufacturing facilities, ensuring systems are delivered safely, on schedule, and in compliance with project specifications.
• Commissioning Leadership: Coordinate and direct multidisciplinary commissioning teams including engineers, technicians, vendors, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• System Testing & Validation: Develop, review, and execute commissioning plans, test scripts, and functional performance testing for critical systems including cleanrooms, HVAC, UPW, process cooling water, CDA, bulk gas, specialty gas, exhaust, and life safety systems.
• Documentation & Turnover: Oversee the preparation, review, and maintenance of commissioning documentation including commissioning plans, test records, punch lists, turnover packages, and final reports.
• Issue Resolution: Identify, track, and resolve technical, operational, and integration issues throughout the commissioning process to ensure successful project handover.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all commissioning activities comply with semiconductor industry standards, project quality requirements, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Safety Management: Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all site-specific safety standards, procedures, and environmental requirements during commissioning activities.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, project management teams, contractors, and vendors, providing regular updates on commissioning progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Schedule Management: Monitor commissioning milestones, drive completion of critical path activities, and support project delivery objectives for high-tech manufacturing facilities.

Authority

• You have authority to stop the job if you feel there is an unsafe work practice which could result in a risk of injury, have an environmental impact or risk to equipment and other personnel.
• Carry out your duties to meet Quality, Safety and Environmental requirements at all times.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience managing commissioning activities on semiconductor, cleanroom, data center, pharmaceutical, or other mission-critical facilities.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of semiconductor facility systems including HVAC, cleanrooms, UPW, process cooling water, bulk gas, specialty gas, exhaust systems, and building automation controls.
• Project Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage complex commissioning programs involving multiple stakeholders, contractors, and vendors.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement effective corrective actions in fast-paced construction environments.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with clients, project teams, and senior leadership.
• Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead commissioning teams and coordinate cross-functional activities through project completion.
• Certification: PMP, PE, CxA, CCP, LEED, or other relevant industry certifications are advantageous.