Senior Commissioning Engineer

Suffolk Construction•Boston, MA

4d•$114,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Overview About Suffolk Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we con nect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds. Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices , including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands , and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by found er, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram . At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially. Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.  For more information, click here . At Suffolk Commissioning, we’re a dedicated in-house team of commissioning experts leveraging AI, data, and cutting-edge technology to streamline the commissioning process, ensure seamless project turnover, and deliver high-performing buildings for our clients. This dual role provides a unique opportunity to coordinate with independent commissioning agents on behalf of Suffolk and serve as a third-party commissioning agent to owners on select projects. You’ll collaborate across design and construction, translate insights into action, and help shape an industry-leading program that’s transforming how high performing buildings are delivered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
Minimum of 3 years of direct commissioning or related fields including controls, mechanical, electrical, life safety and building envelope systems.
Strong attention to detail.
Understanding of site safety procedures, including electrical safety.
Excellent technical and business writing skills, with the ability to clearly communicate sustainability concepts.
Self-motivated and capable of managing priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA), or Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP) preferred; candidates without certification must be willing to pursue and obtain certification after hire.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with third party commissioning agents on behalf of general contractor.
Serve as third-party commissioning agent.
Perform constructability reviews focused on controls, building performance optimization, and operations maintenance.
Prepare commissioning plans, specifications, and checklists.
Review submittals, operation and maintenance manuals, start-up reports, checklists, and training programs for commissioning plans.
Document commissioning outcomes, identify performance deficiencies, and collaborate with stakeholders to recommend corrective actions.
Perform site visits to coordinate commissioning, evaluate new and existing systems, witness equipment start-up and testing.
Assist with training operation and maintenance personnel reviewing operating modes, sequences of operations, and maintenance requirements.
Participate in meetings with owner, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel to understand project goals and schedule to ensure commissioning is properly coordinated.
Engage directly with clients to communicate commissioning objectives, progress, and achievements.