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Overview
We are seeking a skilled professional with hands-on commissioning experience who is eager to transition into a program management role. This position is ideal for individuals who have a strong technical foundation in commissioning and system validation and are now ready to expand their impact by coordinating teams, managing schedules, and driving project delivery. The role bridges technical expertise with leadership, offering a clear path from field-focused work to program-level responsibility.
Assignment Requirements
The multiyear role is to support the construction of the new AirTrain at Newark Airport. The position requires full-time attendance (five days a week) at client’s office located in Newark Airport.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Support
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Assist in developing commissioning strategies, execution plans, and schedules across multiple projects.
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Translate technical commissioning experience into effective oversight of testing, documentation, and project readiness.
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Manage day-to-day coordination of commissioning activities under the guidance of senior program leaders.
Commissioning Oversight
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Apply prior field commissioning experience to evaluate system readiness and ensure compliance with design intent.
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Review and validate test scripts, results, and turnover documentation.
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Support troubleshooting and issue resolution in collaboration with engineers, contractors, and vendors.
Stakeholder Coordination
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Serve as a point of contact between technical commissioning teams and project management stakeholders.
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Schedule and facilitate commissioning meetings, tracking action items to closure.
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Communicate effectively with clients and operations teams during turnover and training.
Quality & Compliance
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Leverage knowledge of codes, safety standards, and commissioning protocols to ensure project compliance.
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Monitor quality of test results and identify areas for improvement.
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Support the integration of best practices into program-level processes.
Qualifications
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3–6 years of experience in commissioning, systems validation, or related technical roles.
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Demonstrated understanding of commissioning processes, from pre-functional checks through functional performance testing.
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Strong organizational and communication skills, with an interest in stepping into program management.
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Familiarity with project and commissioning management concepts and tools (MS Office, MS Project, SharePoint, CxAlloy, etc.)
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred (equivalent work experience accepted).
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PMP, CxA, or project management coursework a plus, but not required.
Key Competencies
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Strong technical grounding in commissioning practices
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Interest in program-level planning, coordination, and leadership
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Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams
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Organized, detail-driven, and process-focused
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Ability to grow into independent program management responsibility
Why Join Us
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Make the pivot from technical commissioning to program management with mentorship and career development support.
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Broaden your impact by coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and large-scale projects.
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Work on challenging, high-profile projects with opportunities to lead.
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Competitive compensation, benefits, and clear career progression into senior management roles.
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