Director, Healthcare Commissioning

JLL • Atlanta, GA

1d • Remote

About The Position

JLL is seeking an experienced Healthcare Commissioning Director to independently lead commissioning work, apply strong technical expertise, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across organizational levels. The role includes leading healthcare commissioning projects from design review through testing, turnover, and warranty; managing staff and project delivery; protecting JLL’s contractual position; and supporting the growth of the commissioning practice through business development, proposal development, networking, and new client relationships. The position focuses on mission-critical healthcare facilities, including acute care hospitals, medical centers, and P3 infrastructure projects.

The Director conducts field reviews and commissioning tests, oversees commissioning documentation and deliverables, and coordinates with project stakeholders, contractors, and consultants. The role also requires expertise with healthcare codes and commissioning guidelines, fire protection and life safety integrated testing, commissioning software, and the analysis and reporting of contractor and third-party schedules. This is a remote position associated with Atlanta, Georgia; Dallas, Texas; Raleigh, North Carolina; or San Francisco, California. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Recognized university degree; an engineering degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of healthcare-related commissioning experience.
• Deep understanding of mechanical, electrical, security, and communications equipment and systems and associated commissioning activities.
• Fluency with commissioning processes and deliverables covered in ASHRAE, ACG, and LEED commissioning requirements, including ASHRAE 170, NFPA 99, and FGI Guidelines for healthcare facilities.
• Fluency and experience with NFPA 3 and NFPA 4 integrated testing of fire protection and life safety systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a proven record of running commissioning and stakeholder meetings.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite and commissioning software platforms.
• Strong ability to coordinate and organize schedule inputs and performance data into master schedule platforms.
• Demonstrated capability to analyze and report against contractor and third-party schedule updates.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Any combination of the following credentials is considered an asset: BCxP (Building Commissioning Professional), CCP (Certified Commissioning Professional), CBCP (Certified Building Commissioning Professional), CEM (Certified Energy Manager), LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional), CxA (ACG Certified Commissioning Authority), PE (Professional Engineer licensed in the United States), or PMP (Project Management Professional).
• Experience with Building Envelope Commissioning.
• Proficiency with commissioning software such as Cx Alloy, Facility Grid, Procore, or Bluerithm.

Responsibilities

• Manage staffing requirements to support successful project delivery while maintaining core profitability metrics.
• Mentor and manage commissioning staff and contribute to team growth.
• Lead commissioning projects for acute care hospitals, medical centers, and P3 infrastructure through design review, testing, turnover, and warranty.
• Deliver commissioning projects in accordance with BCxA, ACG, LEED, NIBS Guideline 3, ASHRAE guidelines, and recognized industry best practices.
• Protect JLL’s contractual position and ensure work meets contracted requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams and liaise with team members, external consultants, and contractors.
• Lead business development efforts across the United States, support proposal development, participate in industry events and networking, and build new client relationships.
• Conduct comprehensive site reviews and evaluations.
• Witness and verify equipment start-up, TAB activities, and testing procedures.
• Execute functional testing and integrated systems testing.
• Develop and execute seasonal and performance testing protocols.
• Perform commissioning design drawing and specification reviews.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and sequences of operation for compliance and quality.
• Chair commissioning meetings with project stakeholders.
• Prepare pre-functional checklists, functional test forms, and integrated systems test forms.
• Execute NFPA 3 and NFPA 4 integrated fire protection and life safety system testing.
• Manage project documentation from preparation through issuance.
• Develop and review training programs for installed equipment and systems.
• Develop, track, and resolve issues using an Issues Log.
• Coordinate and organize schedule inputs and performance data into master schedule platforms, and analyze and report on contractor and third-party schedule updates.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director