Commissioning Manager

CAI
Sydney, Australia
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level engineering professionals with commissioning experience who can lead onsite teams and manage complex infrastructure projects in Sydney.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3-6 years of commissioning experience in mission-critical infrastructure
    — “3-6 years or more of relevant experience in Testing & Commissioning”
  • Individuals who can lead teams and coordinate with vendors and contractors
    — “Working closely with clients, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams”

Things to consider

  • Passport requirement implies potential for international travel or project assignments
    — “Candidates must have a passport or the ability to immediately get a passport.”
  • Flexible hours may be required due to project demands, including possible overtime
    — “Always ready to work flexible hours as determined by the project demands”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in leading commissioning teams through onsite execution and validation
    — “lead the team onsite in the execution of commissioning activities”
  • Emphasize ability to produce detailed technical reports and issue resolutions
    — “Develop and prepare reports that include technical content, progress, and issue resolution.”
  • Demonstrate initiative in streamlining commissioning activities and advising clients
    — “Providing consultative advice to our clients in determining commissioning and validation requirements”
  • Showcase expertise in safety documentation and compliance with Australian standards
    — “To fully adopt the CAI Safety culture by producing task-specific method statements, JHA’s or other relevant safety documentation.”
  • Include experience with LEED/Green Star standards if applicable
    — “General understanding of LEED/Green Star specifications and requirements”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful project completion
  • client satisfaction
  • team leadership
Typical background
engineeringproject management

Skills & requirements

Required

CommissioningProject ManagementTechnical LeadershipSafety ManagementCommissioning Management

Preferred

Business DevelopmentTender Submissions

About the role

Original posting from CAI via Lever

CAI is a professional services company established in 1996 that has grown year over year to nearly 750 people worldwide. For Life Sciences and Mission Critical industries that need to deliver critical solutions in high-stakes environments, we provide accelerated operational readiness and unparalleled performance at the highest standard through our rigorous approach, field-tested processes, and elite expertise developed over 30 years. 

Our approach is simple because ourPurpose informs everything we do: 

We exist to be the trusted solution for our clients as they strive to build a better working world and improve human experience. 

At CAI, we are committed to living our Foundational Principles, both professionally and personally:  

We act with integrity  

We serve each other  

We serve society  

We work for our future  

At CAI, we believe in a relentless dedication to excellence, pushing boundaries and surpassing

expectations. From the beginning, we’ve challenged ourselves to do what others wouldn’t. Not just setting industry standards but redefining them entirely. We are bold in our thinking and creative in our approach. We operate at the intersection of wisdom and technology and thrive when they come together with humanity. For us, operational readiness isn’t simply a goal. It’s a way of life. Because tomorrow demands to be at the forefront of today. We do this through tireless effort, precision, efficiency and an unwavering belief that there is always room for advancement. We’re not interested in how it used to be done. We’re obsessed with how it will be done.

Position Overview:

The Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning activities across mission-critical and complex infrastructure projects. Working closely with clients, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams, this role ensures that systems are commissioned safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership throughout the commissioning lifecycle, from strategy development and documentation through to onsite execution, testing, validation, reporting, and project closeout. This role also supports business development activities, tender submissions, and promotes a strong safety-first culture.

Responsibilities:

·        To work alongside the client and/or General Contractor’s team in developing commissioning frameworks that align with the project objectives

·        To lead the team onsite in the execution of commissioning activities

·        To develop project-specific commissioning management/validation documents and procedures

·        Lead project commissioning meetings and be confident in your delivery.

·        Develop and prepare reports that include technical content, progress, and issue resolution.

·        To provide technical commentary on drawings, manuals, and technical submittals

·        Assign tasks to other discipline leads and manage their progress

·        Vendor coordination and management

·        To fully adopt the CAI Safety culture by producing task-specific method statements, JHA’s or other relevant safety documentation. Safety plans prior to project commencement and monthly safety reporting are to be carried out

·        Providing consultative advice to our clients in determining commissioning and validation requirements, commissioning strategies, methodologies, and streamlining commissioning activities

·        Awareness of scope change items and report accordingly

·        Assist the CAI Country Manager with tender submissions and bids

·        General understanding of LEED/Green Star specifications and requirements

Qualifications:

Qualified professional with a related engineering Diploma or Degree. Considerable experience will be sought to demonstrate project management skills.

3-6 years or more of relevant experience in Testing & Commissioning

Must be a holder of a CPCWHS10001 (White Card – Australia)

Strong knowledge of Critical infrastructure

To always work diligently and professionally

Always ready to work flexible hours as determined by the project demands

Able to focus on desired outcomes and make decisive decisions when change is required

Work with minimal supervision and create a team spirit within the commissioning team

Demonstrate initiative and be proactive in planning commissioning activities

Ability to motivate, improve, and gain trust from other team members

Candidates must have a passport or the ability to immediately get a passport.

Source: CAI careers (Lever)

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