Commissioning Manager

LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Center sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach. 

LotusWorks is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities on large-scale semiconductor or mission-critical projects. This role will serve as the General Contractor’s commissioning representative and act as a key interface between construction teams, the client, and commissioning personnel.

The Commissioning Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and coordination of commissioning activities across complex mechanical and utility systems while maintaining schedule, quality, and factory readiness priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage commissioning personnel and processes across all project phases.
• Act as the GC commissioning representative between construction teams and the clients.
• Oversee commissioning of complex HVAC and utility systems, including Oil Free Air, process cooling water, purified water, chemical and gas systems, cooling towers, and chilled water systems.
• Implement and maintain commissioning quality control processes.
• Manage and track construction and commissioning KPIs.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with construction and the project master schedule.
• Work closely with construction teams on commissioning task sequencing and scheduling.
• Prioritize, schedule, and execute Construction Complete / Green Tag items.
• Manage look-ahead scopes and scope prioritization based on factory needs.
• Maintain a one-day turnaround for commissioning issue resolution when feasible.
• Identify early-run or work-around scenarios to support schedule and operational goals.
• Perform detailed design reviews to ensure alignment with Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD).
• Conduct detailed submittal reviews for commissioned systems.
• Review multi-discipline construction documents and identify potential issues early.
• Develop, write, and distribute construction checklists and commissioning procedures.
• Convert commissioning documentation into electronic formats and support integration into commissioning and project management software platforms.