Commissioning Manager

As Commissioning Manager, you will hold end-to-end accountability for the inspection, compliance testing, and operational handover of assets delivered through the Major Projects Capital program in the Australian region. You will guide strategy, coordinate resources, manage contractors and vendors, and ensure seamless integration into operational readiness.

This is a senior leadership role that balances technical assurance with strategic influence, ensuring that assets are delivered safe, operable, compliant, and fit for long-term sustainable operations.

Duties

• Define client requirements and develop project-specific commissioning plans.
• Review and approve commissioning strategies.
• Provide input into operability and maintainability considerations.
• Lead risk identification and management from an Owner's perspective.
• Approve and audit commissioning documentation.
• Witness and verify critical tests and completions milestones (MC, RFC).
• Provide independent verification and quality oversight.
• Act as the key interface between project teams, site operations, contractors, and vendors.
• Coordinate Owner's team resources and ensure readiness training packages are developed.
• Ensure effective reporting and communication across internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor asset performance during commissioning.
• Lead deficiency (punch list) resolution and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Provide input on claims and contractor performance.
• Oversee formal acceptance, asset handover, and documentation finalisation.
• Capture and communicate lessons learned to improve future projects.