Enter a job title or keyword
QAQC Commissioning Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Irving, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
1 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
28 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
Responsibilities
Qualifications
ABM is seeking an experienced QA/QC Commissioning Manager to lead our Power & Technical Services commissioning this role you will oversee the planning execution and delivery of commissioning projects for low- and medium-voltage electrical systems. Write commissioning plans and scripts. You will provide leadership to commissioning teams ensure adherence to safety and quality standards and serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout project lifecycles. You will play a critical role in driving project success optimizing system performance and ensuring seamless system energization and turnover.
Responsibilities
What Youll Do
As a QA/QC Commissioning Manager at ABM you will provide both technical leadership and operational oversight for commissioning activities across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
- Lead mentor and develop commissioning technicians and engineers fostering a culture of safety accountability and technical excellence.
- Write Commissioning plans including load bank testing from L0-L5.
- Write and review Final commissioning reports
- Manage staffing resource allocation and workforce planning across projects.
- Establish performance expectations and provide coaching feedback and career development guidance.
- Promote Human Performance Improvement (HPI) principles and ensure consistent safety leadership across all job sites.
Project Oversight
- Oversee all phases of commissioning projects including planning execution testing and final turnover.
- Develop project commissioning strategies schedules and budgets aligned with client and company objectives.
- Ensure commissioning activities meet contractual requirements codes and industry standards.
- Lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and ensure a safe compliant work environment across all projects.
Technical Direction
- Provide subject matter expertise on low- and medium-voltage systems including switchgear transformers breakers and protection systems.
- Review and approve commissioning test plans procedures and reports.
- Guide teams in advanced testing including protection schemes SCADA validation and system-level testing.
- Oversee relay configuration and commissioning activities (SEL GE ABB Westinghouse).
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary client interface for commissioning projects.
- Collaborate with engineering construction and operations teams to resolve technical and project issues.
- Lead project meetings provide progress updates and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support business development efforts including proposal development and client relationship management.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure all commissioning documentation is accurate complete and delivered on time.
- Maintain compliance with applicable standards such as NERC PRC-005 and industry best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across commissioning processes tools and methodologies.
Startup & Energization
- Oversee startup and energization planning including outage coordination and readiness assessments.
- Ensure successful system turnover with full validation of performance safety and reliability.
Qualifications
What You Bring
Experience & Education
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology (preferred); equivalent experience considered.
- 712 years of experience in electrical testing and commissioning within power distribution systems.
- 35 years of leadership or project management experience in commissioning or related field.
Technical Expertise
- Deep knowledge of power distribution systems protection and control schemes.
- Strong experience with protective relays (SEL GE ABB Westinghouse) including configuration and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency with relay testing equipment CT/PT testing and commissioning tools/software.
- Experience developing and overseeing commissioning plans FAT/SAT procedures and turnover documentation.
Leadership & Business Skills
- Strong leadership team management and decision-making capabilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects budgets and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
Why ABM
Joining ABM means becoming part of a company committed to safety technical excellence and long-term customer success. We invest in our people through continual training certification support and opportunities to lead complex electrical infrastructure projects.
Our leaders benefit from a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged expertise is valued and career growth is supported at every level.
Benefit Information
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For detailed information visit the ABM Benefits Program resources provided.
Required Experience:
Manager
