Lead Commissioning Manager - Semiconductor Facility

FST Technical Services•Buffalo, NY

3d•$140,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

FST Technical Services is seeking a Lead Commissioning Manager to oversee commissioning activities for a large-scale semiconductor manufacturing facility build in Santa Clara, California. This leadership position manages commissioning across multiple disciplines to ensure critical facility infrastructure and systems are installed, tested, commissioned, and turned over in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and client expectations. The manager will coordinate closely with the owner, construction management, engineering teams, contractors, equipment vendors, and other project stakeholders. Candidates must be open to relocating to the project site for the duration of the assignment; mobilization assistance and per diem are offered. The role leads multidisciplinary teams and commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and project-specific execution strategies. It oversees construction completion, pre-functional and functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, and final turnover across mechanical, electrical, controls, and process utility systems. The manager also supports quality, safety, compliance, project coordination, stakeholder communications, readiness reviews, and turnover acceptance. FST Technical Services provides commissioning, quality assurance, and quality control services for semiconductor, data center, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing projects throughout the United States. This position is full-time. The salary range is $140,000 to $190,000. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not offered; applicants must be 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+ years of commissioning, construction, engineering, or facility systems management experience.
5+ 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.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Open to relocating to the Santa Clara project site for the duration of the assignment.

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 facility systems including HVAC and cleanroom environmental controls; chilled, process cooling, condenser, and heating water; electrical distribution and emergency power; BAS, FMS, and controls; UPW, process and specialty gases, chemical distribution, and process utilities; CDA, vacuum, exhaust, and abatement; and 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.