Lead Commissioning Manager - Semiconductor Facility

FST Technical Services•Dallas, TX

3d•$140,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

FST Technical Services is seeking a Lead Commissioning Manager to oversee commissioning for a large-scale semiconductor manufacturing facility build in Santa Clara, California. This leadership role manages commissioning across multiple disciplines, ensuring critical facility infrastructure and systems are installed, tested, commissioned, and turned over in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and client expectations. The manager leads commissioning teams and coordinates with the owner, construction management, engineering teams, contractors, equipment vendors, and other stakeholders. The position covers commissioning of mechanical, electrical, controls, process utility, and facility support systems, including cleanroom environmental controls, HVAC, cooling and heating systems, electrical distribution and emergency power, automation and monitoring systems, high-purity water, process and specialty gases, chemical distribution, compressed air, vacuum, exhaust, abatement, fire protection, and life-safety systems. The role oversees construction completion, pre-functional and functional testing, integrated systems testing, startup, equipment verification, and final facility turnover. The assignment is based at the project site in Santa Clara, CA. Candidates should be willing to relocate to the site for the duration of the assignment; mobilization assistance and per diem are offered. The stated salary range is $140,000 to $190,000. FST Technical Services does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
10 or more years of commissioning, construction, engineering, or facility systems management experience.
5 or more years leading multidisciplinary commissioning teams on major industrial or advanced manufacturing projects.
Direct commissioning experience on semiconductor FAB construction or expansion projects.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, and critical process utility systems.
Experience leading pre-commissioning through integrated testing and facility turnover.
Ability to develop schedules, procedures, execution plans, and project reports.
Understanding of construction sequencing, readiness, startup, and commissioning dependencies.
Strong leadership, prioritization, and senior stakeholder communication skills.
Proficiency with commissioning tracking systems, project management software, and Microsoft Office.
Willingness to relocate to the Santa Clara project site for the duration of the assignment.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without needing employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Commissioning management experience on major semiconductor FAB projects.
Experience with high-purity process utilities, cleanrooms, and mission-critical infrastructure.
Experience with CxAlloy, Facility Grid, or similar commissioning management platforms.
PE, Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), or other relevant certifications.
Experience leading large, multi-trade commissioning teams.
Familiarity with semiconductor facility safety, quality, and turnover standards.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary commissioning teams, including engineers, discipline leads, technicians, and support personnel.
Develop and execute commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and project-specific strategies.
Oversee construction completion, pre-functional testing, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, and final turnover.
Provide technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, controls, and process utility systems.
Set priorities, allocate resources, meet milestones, and resolve technical challenges and schedule constraints.
Oversee commissioning of semiconductor facility infrastructure and supporting systems, including HVAC and cleanroom controls, cooling and heating systems, electrical distribution, BAS and FMS, process utilities, compressed air, vacuum, exhaust, abatement, fire protection, and life-safety systems.
Coordinate startup, equipment verification, functional testing, and integrated systems testing.
Align commissioning with operational requirements, design intent, and semiconductor manufacturing standards.
Coordinate interfaces between base-build infrastructure, process utilities, and manufacturing equipment support systems.
Maintain commissioning schedules aligned with construction milestones and facility turnover.
Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and client representatives.
Lead coordination meetings, progress reviews, and technical discussions.
Monitor progress, identify delays, and implement corrective actions.
Manage test procedures, deficiency logs, progress reports, and turnover packages.
Track and close commissioning issues; support readiness reviews, mechanical completion, and turnover acceptance.
Ensure compliance with project quality requirements, applicable codes, and client specifications.
Promote site safety and adherence to EHS requirements.
Verify testing records, commissioning documentation, and acceptance criteria.
Identify risks, implement mitigations, and support quality audits and inspections.
Represent commissioning to the client and project leadership.
Report progress, risks, manpower needs, and schedule performance.
Resolve stakeholder concerns and support resource planning and execution strategies.