Commissioning Manager - EPCM Engineering Firm

Site Commissioning Manager | Steel Projects

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Office) (project-based travel in US required)

Compensation: Competitive base + bonus + perks (company-covered housing, rental car, per diem, and generous PTO)

We’re seeking an experienced Site Commissioning Managers to lead the startup and handover of large-scale modernization projects across major steel production and processing facilities. This role drives the transition from construction to operation , ensuring every system is safely tested, optimized, and ready for full production.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commissioning plans from pre-startup through handover, aligning safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Lead on-site commissioning teams and coordinate across engineering, construction, operations, and client stakeholders.
• Oversee system testing, troubleshooting, and performance validation across melt shop and downstream systems.
• Define commissioning sequences and resource plans; monitor budgets, forecasts, and progress metrics.
• Ensure full compliance with site HSE standards, permit-to-work, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Manage vendor and supplier activities for specialized equipment commissioning.
• Review technical documentation (P&IDs, flow diagrams, network drawings) to plan execution and identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and training materials to ensure seamless operational readiness and turnover.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of commissioning or startup leadership within heavy industrial or steel plant environments.
• Proven experience with furnace or process systems and related equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation integration.
• Confident leadership skills to manage multidisciplinary teams and client-facing communication.
• Technical degree or equivalent hands-on expertise in industrial commissioning.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.