Commissioning Project Manager

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled BAS Commissioning Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of commissioning for capital projects across life sciences, semiconductors, and critical industries.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure client expectations are met with quality and safety compliance. The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years of commissioning leadership, strong communication, and proven PM experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field is required.
• Minimum 5–10+ years of commissioning leadership experience.
• Proven PM experience for commissioning in capital construction or life sciences industries.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, processes, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning planning, execution, and delivery for capital projects.
• Develop schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and communication plans.
• Coordinate commissioning teams and liaise with engineers, construction managers, and clients.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement solutions to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities/Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Job description

My client is the largest independent commercial HVAC manufacturers’ rep in North America, with 20 locations in the US and Canada. You would become part of the best team in Commercial HVAC, Refrigeration, and of course, BMS and Industrial Controls.

We are seeking a highly skilled, organized, and proactive BAS Commissioning Project Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead diverse, complex projects across life sciences, semiconductors, battery manufacturing, and other mission-critical industries, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the commissioning process for capital projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, resource allocations, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
• Coordinate and manage the commissioning team, as well as lead coordination with project stakeholders including engineers, construction managers, design engineers, technicians, and clients.
• Monitor project performance, proactively identifying risks, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions to ensure a successful commissioning process.
• Track and report on project deliverables, milestones, and financial performance to leadership and clients.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, design, safety regulations, and company best practices.
• Facilitate project meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a key liaison between the client and internal teams, maintaining strong relationships and driving customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities/Mechanical/Electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5-10+ years of experience executing and leading the commissioning process.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager for commissioning projects within capital construction, life sciences, semiconductors, or other mission-critical industries.
• Strong knowledge and proven experience both leading and executing the commissioning process.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Proficiency in creating and managing project schedules, budgets, and documentation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.