CQV Deputy Manager – Pharma Commissioning Lead

TekWissen ®; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

TekWissen Group is seeking a Deputy Commissioning Manager CQV for a 12-month temporary assignment in Houston, TX. This onsite role supports the Commissioning Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing CQV activities for a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

The position requires coordinating across engineering, construction, operations, QA, validation, equipment vendors and project management, from Mechanical Completion through Operational Readiness, with an emphasis on regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of industrial commissioning, startup, CQV, or facility operations experience.
• Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large capital projects ($200M+ preferred).
• Experience with commissioning through qualification and operational readiness phases.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Commissioning Manager in developing and implementing commissioning strategies, procedures, and project execution plans.
• Coordinate day-to-day commissioning activities across process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, utilities, and automation systems.
• Lead commissioning teams and discipline engineers to achieve project milestones safely and efficiently.
• Support development and management of commissioning schedules, resource plans, and system turnover priorities.
• Facilitate commissioning meetings and provide regular status updates to project leadership.
• CQV Integration: Ensure alignment between Commissioning and CQV activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support turnover strategies between Construction, Commissioning, CQV, and Operations.
• Verify commissioning documentation supports Qualification requirements and minimizes duplicate testing.
• Participate in CQV planning sessions and readiness reviews.
• Coordinate with Validation teams to ensure documentation packages meet regulatory expectations.
• Promote quality-by-design and right-first-time throughout project execution.
• Coordinate with teams to transition from Construction to Commissioning to CQV and Operations.
• Develop and maintain commissioning schedules, checklists, and test procedures.
• Review drawings, P&ID diagrams, control schematics, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, QA/QC, and operations teams for seamless transition.
• Resolve technical issues with Commissioning Team, Design Engineers, Construction teams, vendors, and owner representatives.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

CQV

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

PE registration preferred

Job description

TekWissen Group is seeking a Deputy Commissioning Manager CQV for a 12-month temporary assignment in Houston, TX. This onsite role supports the Commissioning Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing CQV activities for a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

The position requires coordinating across engineering, construction, operations, QA, validation, equipment vendors and project management, from Mechanical Completion through Operational Readiness, with an emphasis on regulatory