Deputy Commissioning Manager CQV

Cynet Systems•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Deputy Commissioning Manager CQV will assist the Commissioning Manager in the development and implementation of commissioning strategies, procedures, and project execution plans. This role involves coordinating day-to-day commissioning activities across various systems, leading commissioning teams, and ensuring project milestones are met safely and efficiently. The position requires strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including Validation, QA/QC, and Operations, to ensure seamless system transitions and compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
10+ years of industrial commissioning, startup, CQV, or facility operations experience.
Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing experience.
Demonstrated experience supporting large capital projects ($200M+ preferred).
Experience with commissioning through qualification and operational readiness phases.
Strong understanding of cGMP Regulations, FDA and EU GMP Requirements.
Strong understanding of ISPE Baseline Guides, GAMP 5, and CQV Methodologies.
Strong understanding of Mechanical Completion Processes and Turnover Management.
Strong understanding of Process Utilities, HVAC Systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), and Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS).
Experience in Commissioning or a technical consulting field such as facility design, engineering, or construction management.
Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Problem solving and analytical skills.
Customer focus and prioritization.
Stakeholder engagement.
CQV Integration.
cGMP Compliance.
System Turnover Management.
Technical documentation review.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Commissioning Manager in the development and implementation of commissioning strategies, procedures, and project execution plans.
Coordinate day-to-day commissioning activities across process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, utilities, and automation systems.
Lead commissioning teams and discipline engineers to achieve project milestones safely and efficiently.
Support development and management of commissioning schedules, resource plans, and system turnover priorities.
Facilitate commissioning meetings and provide regular status updates to project leadership.
Ensure alignment between Commissioning and CQV activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Support development of turnover strategies between Construction, Commissioning, CQV, and Operations.
Verify commissioning documentation supports Qualification requirements and minimizes duplicate testing.
Participate in CQV planning sessions and readiness reviews.
Coordinate with Validation teams to ensure documentation packages meet regulatory expectations.
Ensure all commissioning activities comply with FDA cGMP, EU GMP, ISPE Baseline Guides, GAMP 5, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Support data integrity and controlled documentation processes.
Promote a quality-by-design and right-first-time approach throughout project execution.
Support development and management of System Boundary Drawings, System Turnover Packages (STPs), and Mechanical Completion Packages (MCPs).
Coordinate successful transition of systems from Construction to Commissioning and ultimately to CQV and Operations.
Develop and maintain commissioning schedules, checklists, and test procedures.
Develop and implement commissioning plans, test scripts, Energization Plans and acceptance criteria in alignment with project requirements.
Review and interpret drawings, P&ID diagrams, control schematics, and project specifications.
Coordinate with engineering, construction, QA/QC, and operations teams to ensure a seamless transition from construction to operations.
Coordinate with Commissioning Team, Design Engineers, Construction teams, vendors, and owner representatives to resolve technical issues.
Identify owner goals, needs, and expectations for building operation and function.