Testing & Commissioning Section Head

On-site
Posted Aug 12, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 20+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Section Head will oversee testing and commissioning activities for large-scale projects while ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards. They are responsible for managing field operations and coordinating engineering disciplines throughout the construction lifecycle.

Job details

Hill International is seeking a Testing & Commissioning Section Head in Canada (Must be willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia) Responsibilities Manage the integration and validation activities of the Contractor, together with the validation of all Test and Commissioning plans and test procedures for the program. Lead, direct and supervise a team of discipline Engineers in preparation and execution of commissioning of work Location. Assume entire responsibility for the completion of the implementation in conformance with the client’s needs and project standards. Plan, organize and supervise works to ensure all works performed within the parameters of the project schedule. Liaison with the Systems Engineering team for engineering support and control. Coordinate with the Operator, Civil Defiance, EXPRO and other third parties related to all necessary testing and commissioning requirements for the project. Ensure all testing and commissioning works are comprehensive and discussed with stakeholders to ensure best implementation. Approval of testing and commissioning works. Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies in public meetings with the client. Initiate risk assessment of testing and commissioning works, review and endorse risk assessment results and recommend course of action to ensure mitigation of risks. Attend to final inspections on completed projects and initiate Contract Completion Certificates and Handover Certificates Coordinate all activities for the successful Commissioning of the project within project schedules and contractual requirements. Oversee all coordination between Client, Contractor, vendors, Engineering, sub-contractors and any other external or internal agency to ensure the smooth Commissioning of the process plant. Review calibration of testing equipment on site. Review the testing and commissioning plans submitted by the Contractor to ensure compliance with the operational requirements of the project. Write Testing & Commissioning reports and documentation. Ensure completion of training for maintenance and operative staff, O&M manual, spare parts and as-built drawings. Inform themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill. Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor. Qualifications A degree in engineering or scientific discipline. Minimum 20 years’ experience in large-scale projects including having worked as the testing and commissioning manager. Knowledge of all phases of construction operations relating to field activities of engineering disciplines, construction technologies and jobsite management. Experience of implementing a zero accident philosophy. Extensive knowledge of health, safety and environmental policies, processes and procedures. Knowledge of the Project Construction Environmental Control Plan. Excellent knowledge of Water and Wastewater works. Hill International, with more than 4,400+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com. Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs. Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisiconsulting.com. Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold an engineering or scientific degree and possess at least 20 years of experience in large-scale project management. Extensive knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure and construction safety protocols is mandatory.