Senior Commissioning Manager

Location: Remote + Travel Employment Status: Full-Time | Direct Hire Compensation: $152,000 – $195,000 Annually + Bonus Travel: Significant travel required; may include multiple concurrent project sites Who We Are Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner delivering premier class automation solutions across the Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. Guided by The Thermo Way , we are unified, dynamic, and committed to delivering excellence. Our culture is grounded in three core principles: Employee Success – investing in our people and their growth Customer Success – delivering reliable, high-quality solutions Financial Strength – operating with discipline and long-term focus We believe strong teams, trusted partnerships, and technical excellence drive sustainable success. The Opportunity The Senior Commissioning Manager provides strategic and technical leadership across multiple commissioning programs, overseeing concurrent projects while coaching and developing CX staff across the commissioning team. This role carries significant accountability for client relationships, program-level outcomes, and the continuous improvement of Thermo Systems' commissioning operations. The Senior CXM serves as a subject matter expert and trusted technical advisor to clients, Project Managers, and executive stakeholders. Partnering closely with the PMO and senior leadership, this role drives delivery standards, mentors the next generation of commissioning professionals, and ensures that Thermo Systems' most technically complex and high-value projects are executed with excellence. What You’ll Do Technical Scope Ownership & Engineering Leadership: Oversee technical scope delivery across multiple concurrent projects, serving as the senior escalation point for complex engineering challenges. Drive technical decision-making aligned to contract requirements, customer expectations, and Thermo Systems delivery standards. Collaborate with engineering leadership to align resources and elevate commissioning quality across programs. Commissioning & Start-Up Leadership: Lead commissioning planning and execution for large-scale or complex projects, including resource allocation and schedule development. Oversee and execute FAT/SAT programs and test plan development across the portfolio, ensuring consistent methodology and quality. Set the standard for field execution and serve as the senior escalation point for commissioning issues. Quality & Technical Assurance: Establish and enforce commissioning quality standards across all projects and programs. Lead development and continuous improvement of commissioning standards, templates, and playbooks. Monitor, maintain, and lead commissioning documentation efforts across customer-specific platforms such as CX Alloy, BIM 360, and similar tools. Champion lessons-learned processes and drive organizational improvements. Customer Technical Interface: Build and sustain long-term client partnerships as a trusted technical advisor at the executive and engineering levels. Lead high-stakes technical reviews, program demonstrations, and customer acceptance activities. Communicate program status, risks, and strategic recommendations to owner and executive stakeholders. Lead de-escalation of complex priority conflicts with customers and trade partners, driving toward mutually beneficial resolutions that protect project outcomes and preserve relationships. Cross-Functional Project Integration & Leadership: Partner with senior Project Managers and the PMO on portfolio scheduling, risk management, and governance. Coach and develop CX staff at all levels, sharing technical expertise, providing field guidance, and supporting professional growth across the commissioning team. Contribute to business development through proposals, client presentations, and scope definition. What We’re Looking For Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, Associate's degree in a related technical discipline, or equivalent hands-on field experience. 10+ years of technical experience, including 8+ years in commissioning with a strong focus on data center environments and large-scale infrastructure projects. Demonstrated success leading multi-project commissioning programs across concurrent technical teams. Established ability to manage senior client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders. Experience developing commissioning standards, organizational playbooks, or internal training programs. Background in industrial automation, systems integration, or critical facilities commissioning. PMP, CxA, or equivalent professional certification. Skills & Qualifications: Deep expertise in commissioning processes, systems integration, MEP infrastructure, and startup methodologies. Strong coaching, technical mentorship, and team development capabilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines. Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills. Commitment to quality, safety, and accountability. Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment. What You’ll Get Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunity 401(k) with company match Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low-cost options Paid time off and sick leave Tuition reimbursement and professional credential support In-house and external technical training opportunities Exposure to complex, high-impact automation projects A collaborative culture built on integrity, accountability, and teamwork Learn more at www.thermosystems.com Work Environment & Physical Requirements The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Equal Employment Opportunity Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status. Disclaimer This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.