Project Commissioning Lead

NES Fircroft; Illinois; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Project Commissioning lead who guides the commissioning function from design through handover. The role translates Owner/Tenant requirements into a system-based execution program covering Levels 1–5, directs the discipline commissioning team, and reports readiness and risk to the Project QCx Manager.

The position is site-based during execution and works closely with Construction while retaining independent authority to verify readiness and acceptance evidence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and execute the Project Commissioning Plan, commissioning schedule, systemization strategy and Levels 1–5 turnover roadmap.
• Lead and coordinate Mechanical, Electrical and BAS commissioning engineers, vendors, subcontractors and third-party commissioning stakeholders.
• Manage readiness gates, test procedures, pre-functional and functional testing, integrated systems testing, issue resolution and system acceptance.
• Control commissioning documentation, completion status, deficiencies, turnover dossiers and performance reporting in the approved completions platform.
• Advise the Project QCx Manager on commissioning risk, staffing, schedule recovery, client interfaces and final handover readiness.

Job description

Leads the project commissioning function from design and procurement through construction, start-up, integrated systems testing and handover. The role translates Owner/Tenant requirements and the Project Commissioning Plan into a system-based execution program covering Levels 1–5, directs the discipline commissioning team, and provides the Project QCx Manager with accurate readiness, risk and performance information. The position is site-based during execution and works in close coordination with Construction while retaining independent authority to verify readiness and acceptance evidence.

• Develop, maintain and execute the Project Commissioning Plan, commissioning schedule, systemization strategy and Levels 1–5 turnover roadmap.
• Lead and coordinate Mechanical, Electrical and BAS commissioning engineers, vendors, subcontractors and third-party commissioning stakeholders.
• Manage readiness gates, test procedures, pre-functional and functional testing, integrated systems testing, issue resolution and system acceptance.
• Control commissioning documentation, completion status, deficiencies, turnover dossiers and performance reporting in the approved completions platform.
• Advise the Project QCx Manager on commissioning risk, staffing, schedule recovery, client interfaces and final handover readiness.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.