Senior Commissioning Agent

Legence•Long Beach, CA

3d•$160,000 - $195,000•Hybrid

About The Position

P2S|CMTA is seeking a Senior Commissioning Agent for its fast-growing commissioning team. The role leads commissioning on large, complex new-construction and existing-building projects on the West Coast and nationally, with a primary focus on HVAC and central plant systems and additional responsibility for plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting controls, fire alarm, security, nurse call, and other integrated systems. The agent serves as the main commissioning contact for owners, design teams, and contractors, coordinating commissioning activities from design through construction, testing, training, and project closeout. The position also helps grow the commissioning practice by developing client relationships, identifying and pursuing business opportunities, contributing to proposals and interviews, and representing P2S|CMTA at industry events and organizations. It includes mentoring junior and mid-level staff through coaching, field training, deliverable reviews, and internal workshops. The position is based in Long Beach, California, with a hybrid schedule of two days in the office and three remote. Travel may be up to 40%.

Requirements

15 or more years of industry experience, including at least 8 years in mechanical design or commissioning of commercial buildings.
At least one current commissioning certification: AABC CxA or BCxA, ASHRAE CPMP or BCxP, ACG CCP, NEBB BSC, or AEE CBCP or EBCP.
Strong experience managing projects and clients.
Proven experience developing business and managing client relationships in the A/E/C industry.
Working knowledge of HVAC systems, including airside and waterside systems.
Working knowledge of central utility plants, including chillers, boilers, heat pumps, cooling towers, and thermal storage.
Working knowledge of plumbing and piping systems.
Working knowledge of electrical power distribution and lighting controls.
Working knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems.
Working knowledge of building automation, controls, and instrumentation.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel up to 40% for project work, client meetings, and industry events.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Self-motivated and proactive.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Proficient with commissioning software platforms.
Proficient with testing instruments, data loggers, trend analysis, and commissioning tools.

Nice To Haves

Retro-commissioning and monitoring-based commissioning experience.
Building envelope commissioning experience.
Experience with mission-critical, laboratory, healthcare, or data center facilities.
Familiarity with ASHRAE Guideline 36 sequences.
Established relationships with owners in one or more target markets, such as federal, healthcare, higher education, or aviation.
Experience pursuing federal work, including SF 330 proposals, IDIQ contracts, and the federal procurement process.
Familiarity with UFC 1-200-02 and federal commissioning requirements for NAVFAC, USACE, or GSA.
Active membership or leadership roles in SAME, AAAE, CMAA, DBIA, or similar organizations.
Experience presenting at industry conferences or publishing technical content.
Experience mentoring staff and leading technical training, workshops, or presentations.
Experience in a consulting engineering environment.
Strong client-facing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Lead commissioning on large, complex new-construction and existing-building projects on the West Coast and nationally.
Commission HVAC and central plant systems, as well as plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting controls, fire alarm, security, nurse call, and other integrated systems.
Develop and maintain commissioning plans, schedules, and team roles in accordance with ASHRAE Guideline 0 and Standard 202.
Review the Owner's Project Requirements and Basis of Design, and perform design reviews at the SD, DD, and CD phases.
Review equipment submittals, shop drawings, and sequences of operation for compliance with design intent, project requirements, and testability.
Write pre-functional checklists and functional performance test procedures based on industry standards and project specifications.
Perform pre-functional inspections, startup observations, and site visits, and help resolve issues that could delay equipment startup.
Run functional performance and integrated systems testing to verify systems perform as designed.
Verify BAS and controls integration, point-to-point checkout, trending, and TAB reports.
Maintain the issues log, help teams diagnose deficiencies, and coordinate retesting through resolution.
Support Title 24 acceptance testing and sustainability certifications such as LEED, CALGreen, and WELL.
Prepare commissioning reports, systems manuals, and closeout documentation, and verify owner operations and maintenance staff training is complete.
Lead owner training on operating modes, sequences of operation, and equipment operation and maintenance.
Attend design and construction meetings to align commissioning activities with project goals and schedules.
Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients on the West Coast and nationally, and grow commissioning work in target markets.
Represent P2S|CMTA in professional and industry organizations, and attend, present at, or help host conferences, chapter meetings, and networking events.
Identify and qualify pursuits; collaborate with marketing and pursuit teams on go/no-go decisions.
Lead or support proposals, SOQs, and interviews, including scopes of work, fee estimates, project approaches, and technical content.
Develop value-added and repeat-work opportunities, including retro-commissioning, monitoring-based commissioning, ongoing commissioning, and envelope commissioning.
Coordinate with P2S|CMTA engineering, construction management, and other business units to provide integrated services.
Track business development activities, contacts, and pipeline in the P2S Commissioning BD meeting.
Keep current on building systems technology, market trends, and upcoming federal and institutional capital programs.
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level commissioning staff through coaching, field training, and project involvement.
Plan and lead internal commissioning workshops on MEP commissioning, test development and execution, controls and BAS integration, trend analysis, troubleshooting, TAB review, field verification, lessons learned, and applicable standards and codes.
Take junior staff into the field for site observations, startup, and functional testing.
Review junior staff deliverables and provide constructive feedback, including on test scripts, issues logs, and commissioning reports.
Help develop and maintain internal commissioning standards, templates, checklists, and a lessons-learned library.
Work with leadership on hiring, onboarding, and career development plans for the commissioning team.

Benefits

Competitive benefits.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid training and professional memberships.
401(k) plan with company match: dollar-for-dollar matching up to 4% of eligible pay, with immediate vesting.
Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program, and accident and illness coverage.
Employer-provided basic life insurance and AD&D coverage valued at $50,000, with an option for voluntary buy-up.
Flexible non-accrual vacation.
Company holidays per policy.
Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
Company-sponsored discount program with savings across multiple lifestyle categories.
Annual performance-based bonus eligibility; bonus eligibility and payout depend on role, individual performance, and company performance and are not guaranteed.