Commissioning Director

Aecon • Fredericton, NB

3d • CA$145,000 - CA$160,000

About The Position

The Commissioning Director will play a critical role in the successful delivery of a large-scale, complex infrastructure project. This position is responsible for leading all commissioning, testing, systems integration, readiness, and handover activities to ensure a safe and seamless transition from construction to full operational status. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team and collaborate closely with engineering, construction, operations, and third-party stakeholders to develop and execute commissioning strategies, oversee testing programs, and ensure compliance with all safety, quality, technical, and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong leadership, extensive commissioning expertise, and the ability to manage complex interfaces across multiple disciplines in a dynamic project environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in the design, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance of large-scale industrial, energy, infrastructure, or heavy construction projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading commissioning, testing, start-up, or operational readiness teams in a management or leadership capacity.
• Proven experience delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects with significant capital investment and multiple stakeholder interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning methodologies, testing programs, system integration, turnover, and handover processes.
• Experience developing and executing commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, and readiness strategies.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, contract requirements, engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of construction practices, quality management systems, and commissioning best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, manage priorities, and solve complex technical and operational challenges.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with commissioning management systems, turnover management tools, and project controls software.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• A demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, and creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Systems Engineer, Integration Engineer, or similar technical leadership role is considered an asset.
• Experience on hydroelectric, power generation, energy, or large industrial projects is considered a significant asset.
• Previous experience working on major projects in Canada is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commissioning and Handover team, providing strategic direction and oversight to ensure all activities are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Develop and implement comprehensive commissioning and handover plans, including schedules, resource requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and execution methodologies.
• Coordinate commissioning activities across multiple disciplines to ensure effective integration and alignment with overall project objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, operations, and third-party stakeholders to facilitate successful project delivery and system readiness.
• Develop, review, and approve commissioning procedures, test documentation, and operational readiness plans.
• Lead system integration, cutover, and migration planning activities to support efficient transition to operations.
• Chair regular Testing and Commissioning meetings with clients, stakeholders, contractors, and project teams.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with applicable safety standards, contractual requirements, quality assurance programs, and regulatory obligations.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight during testing, start-up, energization, and commissioning activities.
• Review design packages, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation, providing recommendations to enhance constructability, operability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Identify, assess, and resolve commissioning-related issues while minimizing impacts to quality, schedule, and project performance.
• Manage commissioning resources and workload forecasts to ensure appropriate staffing levels throughout project phases.
• Maintain oversight of spare parts inventories, commissioning turnover documentation, and system completion records.
• Ensure all testing, inspection, commissioning, and turnover documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with project requirements.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations regarding commissioning progress, risks, key milestones, and project readiness.
• Support the development and delivery of training programs to ensure operating personnel are prepared to safely manage and maintain commissioned assets.
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence throughout all commissioning activities.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment that values accountability, innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Investing in your development through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior