Deputy Commissioning Manager CQV

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 106,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Technical Talent is seeking a Deputy Commissioning Manager CQV to support planning, coordinating, and executing CQV activities for a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Houston.

The role interfaces with Engineering, Construction, Operations, QA, Validation, and vendors to ensure safe commissioning, thorough documentation, and regulatory-aligned turnover from Mechanical Completion to Operational Readiness.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial commissioning/startup/CQV or facility operations experience.
• Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing exposure.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Commissioning Manager in developing and implementing commissioning strategies and plans.
• Coordinate day-to-day commissioning activities across process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls.
• Lead commissioning teams to achieve milestones safely and efficiently.
• Support development of schedules, resource plans, and turnover priorities.

Skills

Clear communication

CQV commissioning

Multidisciplinary coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction Management

PE registration preferred

Job description

• 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.

Deputy Commissioning Manager CQV

Location: Houston, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $76.75–$99.61 / Hour (USD)
• 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 Deputy Commissioning Manager supports the Commissioning Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing all Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities for a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The role ensures systems are safely commissioned, thoroughly documented, and transitioned to Qualification and Validation in compliance with regulatory requirements, project procedures, and client quality standards.

The Deputy Commissioning Manager serves as a key interface between Engineering, Construction, Operations, Quality Assurance, Validation, Equipment Vendors, and Project Management teams to ensure successful project delivery from Mechanical Completion through Operational Readiness.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning Management

• Assist the Commissioning Manager in the development and implementation of 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 development of 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.

cGMP Compliance

• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with:

- FDA cGMP requirements - EU GMP requirements - ISPE Baseline Guides - GAMP 5 principles - Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

• Support data integrity and controlled documentation processes.
• Promote a quality-by-design and right-first-time approach throughout project execution.

System Turnover & Mechanical Completion

• Support development and management of:

- System Boundary Drawings - System Turnover Packages (STPs) - Mechanical Completion Packages (MCPs) - Commissioning Turnover Packages

• Coordinate successful transition of systems from Construction to Commissioning and ultimately to CQV and Operations.
• Develop and maintain commissioning schedules, checklists, and test procedures.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans, test scripts, Energization Plans and acceptance criteria in alignment with project requirements.
• Review and interpret drawings, P&ID diagrams, control schematics, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, QA/QC, and operations teams to ensure a seamless transition from construction to operations.
• Coordinate with Commissioning Team, Design Engineers, Construction teams, vendors, and owner representatives to resolve technical issues.

Performance Metrics

• Safe execution of commissioning activities.
• On-time system turnover and startup milestones.
• Successful CQV integration and regulatory compliance.
• Reduction of rework and duplicate testing.
• Quality and completeness of turnover documentation.
• Effective management of project risks and interfaces.
• Achievement of operational readiness and successful facility startup.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills for coordination with engineering, operations, and client teams.
• Experience in Commissioning or a technical consulting field such as facility design, engineering, construction management, or related area.
• Identifies owner's goals, needs, and expectations for building operation and function; identifies the Commissioning responsibilities.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.

Technical Knowledge — Strong understanding of:

• cGMP Regulations
• FDA and EU GMP Requirements
• ISPE Baseline Guides
• GAMP 5
• CQV Methodologies
• Mechanical Completion Processes
• Turnover Management
• Process Utilities
• HVAC Systems
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS)

Core Competencies

• Collaborate: Actively seeks out others' opinions and input and is open-minded to their views. Challenges others appropriately and is also open to being challenged on their own views.
• Communicate: Is effective at adapting their communication style appropriately to their audience, providing context and using the right tone and level of information.
• Customer Focus: Prioritizes the customer needs and puts these at the forefront of all interactions. Ensures that others within their team maintain this same approach.
• Deliver: Demonstrates making well thought out, timely decisions and prioritization that leads to successful outcomes. Includes the right people at the right time.
• Problem Solve: Accurately assesses a situation to find the best solution or way of working in order to resolve the issues. It is focused on creating a long-term fix rather than a short-term solution.
• Role Model: Contributes to the company culture by inspiring and motivating others through their positive approach and attitude. Comes to work determined to do a good job, for themselves and for their team.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred.

Required Experience

• 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 (preferred).
• Experience with commissioning through qualification and operational readiness phases.

Benefits

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

About the Client

This client is a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction, with a project portfolio spanning energy and industrial, infrastructure, nuclear and environmental remediation, government services, and mining and metals across more than 160 countries on all seven continents. With over 125 years of history and more than 25,000 completed projects, the organization operates at a scale that is nearly unmatched in its sector, serving national governments, global energy companies, and the world's largest public agencies. Holding a Glassdoor rating of 4.0 stars from nearly 2,500 employee reviews, the organization employs civil and structural engineers, project controls specialists, procurement managers, commissioning and CQV professionals, nuclear and environmental remediation specialists, and technical project managers who deliver some of the world's most complex and consequential infrastructure projects.

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: 26-14491