How to hire a commissioning manager

How to hire a commissioning manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step commissioning manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a commissioning manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new commissioning manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a commissioning manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a commissioning manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a commissioning manager that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of commissioning managers.

   Type of Commissioning Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Commissioning Manager	Architectural and engineering managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in architectural and engineering companies.	$33-74
   Research And Development Director	A research and development director spearheads and oversees the research and development initiatives and projects in a company. It is their duty to set goals and guidelines, establish timelines and budgets, direct and manage different departments, liaise with internal and external parties, gather and analyze data to implement solutions against problem areas, and utilize expertise in developing strategies to optimize company operations... Show more	$45-96
   Vice President Of Engineering	A Vice President Of Engineering manages all aspects of the company's engineering product development activities. They are responsible for strategic planning, production designing, quality assurance, and problem resolution.	$46-112

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Test Procedures
   • Quality Standards
   • Leed
   • HVAC
   • OSHA
   • Control Systems
   • Start-Up Activities
   • LOTO
   • SCADA
   • Punch List
   • Direct Reports
   • PLC
   • MEP

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   Responsibilities:

   • Create new opportunities and value for the company and successfully manage all geotechnical engineering matters including comprehensive report writing.
   • Commission the SCADA / DCS system for the site.
   • Advance technical understanding of utilities and HVAC systems.
   • Implement HVAC controls and commissioning tracking checklists and databases.
   • Design DCS interfaces for TXU/Luminant coal- & gas-fire supercritical steam electric station.
   • Program and deploy servers and switches base on customers requirements, designs, and business needs.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your commissioning manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A commissioning manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, commissioning managers' average salary in wyoming is 39% less than in nevada.
   • Seniority. Entry-level commissioning managers 55% less than senior-level commissioning managers.
   • Certifications. A commissioning manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a commissioning manager's salary.

   Average commissioning manager salary

   $104,664yearly

   $50.32 hourly rate

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   Entry-level commissioning manager salary

   $70,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average commissioning manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Texas	$118,533	$57
   2	Arizona	$113,559	$55
   3	California	$111,661	$54
   4	Pennsylvania	$109,343	$53
   5	Illinois	$102,101	$49
   6	Oregon	$98,119	$47
   7	Massachusetts	$97,301	$47
   8	Georgia	$96,979	$47
   9	Utah	$96,173	$46
   10	Washington	$95,359	$46
   11	North Carolina	$94,688	$46
   12	Alabama	$93,392	$45
   13	Ohio	$93,321	$45
   14	Colorado	$91,761	$44
   15	Michigan	$89,628	$43
   16	Missouri	$88,769	$43
   17	Kansas	$85,797	$41
   18	New York	$84,726	$41
   19	Florida	$84,153	$40
   20	Hawaii	$77,782	$37

   Average commissioning manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	MongoDB	$130,752	$62.86	2
   2	Microsoft	$129,140	$62.09	13
   3	Imply	$126,356	$60.75
   4	Equinix	$115,377	$55.47
   5	SPC Companies	$111,876	$53.79
   6	Cargill	$111,691	$53.70	2
   7	Qualys	$111,337	$53.53
   8	Enel X	$111,143	$53.43
   9	Micron Technology	$110,817	$53.28
   10	Los Alamos National Laboratory	$105,719	$50.83
   11	Intel	$105,458	$50.70
   12	Premier Technology	$103,934	$49.97
   13	Parsons	$103,313	$49.67	52
   14	Enel Green Power	$103,034	$49.54
   15	Workrise	$102,921	$49.48
   16	Syzygy Plasmonics	$102,830	$49.44
   17	FST Technical Services	$102,830	$49.44	7
   18	Jacobs Enterprises	$102,806	$49.43	51
   19	North Star BlueScope Steel	$102,747	$49.40
   20	CB&I Federal Services, LLC	$102,307	$49.19

4. Writing a commissioning manager job description

   A job description for a commissioning manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a commissioning manager job description:

   Commissioning manager job description example

   For more than 25 years, Monitronics International has been providing professional security solutions and life safety systems to businesses and residents. You may know us residentially as Brinks Home . We offer intelligent technology, smart automation, and life safety devices-as well as monitoring and installation services. We're passionate about safeguarding company properties, assets, and employees. We believe in service through purpose and a relentless standard of care for all our customers.
   
   Offering $2,500 sign-on bonus!

   For more information about our core values and beliefs, visit .

   About the role

   We're currently looking for a determined and results-driven Commercial Sales Representative to join our Monitronics family.

   As Commercial Sales Representative, you'll specialize in increasing clientele within commercial fire, access control, and surveillance products and services. You'll work within an assigned protected territory to provide consultative, integrated solutions to potential and existing commercial customers. Our ideal candidate has a competitive nature, the ability to work independently, is self-motivated, and has a strong focus on success and results.

   Your responsibilities

   • Efficiently prospect, develop, and negotiate for new leads in your protected sales territory through referrals, company-provided leads, networking groups, and cold calling
   • Self-generate leads and convert those leads to new customers
   • Develop and maintain existing customer relationships
   • Provide best-in-class customer service and act as an in-market brand ambassador for Monitronics International
   • Contribute to a team-oriented, performance-driven environment
   • Collaborate with cross-functional support teams
   • Use digital selling tools and technology to conduct consultative B2B sales presentations, and design customized security, video, and business automation solutions

   What you bring

   • A minimum of 2 years of experience in B2B sales in the security or technology industry (commercial security experience required)
   • Experience in the sales/tech/field of fire detection
   • A high school diploma or GED (college degree preferred)
   • Demonstrated knowledge of solutions and consultative selling skills
   • Strong negotiation skills, business acumen, and functional/technical skills

   What we offer

   Competitive salary; uncapped commissions for installation and RMR revenue, alongside a best-in-class monthly bonus plan; medical; dental; 401k+ matching, voluntary life insurance; paid time off; short- and long-term disability; maternity and paternity leave; employee referral program

   Monitronics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

   Monitronics complies with all applicable local, state, and federal guidance on COVID-19.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right commissioning manager for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with commissioning managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit commissioning managers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your commissioning manager job on Zippia to find and recruit commissioning manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit commissioning managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new commissioning manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the commissioning manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new commissioning manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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