Senior Commissioning Specialist

Legence • Annapolis, MD

8d • $130,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CMTA, a Legence company, is hiring a Senior Commissioning Specialist to execute building commissioning processes, including new commissioning, retrocommissioning, recommissioning, and continuous commissioning. The role focuses primarily on HVAC systems and also covers plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, nurse call, and other systems. The specialist will work with design and construction teams, support sustainability certifications and business development, and help develop and ultimately lead a team of commissioning experts. This is an onsite position based out of the Arlington, Richmond, or Annapolis office.

The ideal candidate is familiar with construction administration and sustainable design documentation processes such as LEED, ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 Audits, and WELL. Measurement and verification certifications are a plus. The position requires substantial commissioning or HVAC controls experience, strong facilitation and collaboration skills, and project and client management experience.

The base salary range is $130,000–$170,000, and the role is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout depend on the role, individual performance, and company performance and are not guaranteed. Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of commissioning or HVAC controls experience.
• Strong facilitation, team-building, and collaboration skills in a construction environment.
• Robust project and client management experience.
• Familiarity with the construction administration process.
• Familiarity with sustainable design documentation processes such as LEED, ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 Audits, and WELL.
• Current U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in measurement and verification techniques.
• AABC Commissioning Agent (CxA) or Building Commissioning Agent (BCxA) credential.
• ASHRAE Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP) credential.
• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) credential.
• NEBB Building Systems Commissioning Certification (BSC).
• Degree in engineering, environmental science, architecture, or a related field.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
• Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP).

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute commissioning services for large and complex regional projects.
• Commission HVAC systems and, as applicable, plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, nurse call, and other systems.
• Attend meetings with design and construction teams to understand project goals and schedules and ensure commissioning activities are completed on time and in alignment with the project schedule.
• Support efforts to obtain sustainability certifications such as B3 and LEED.
• Support business development by developing value-added opportunities.
• Review equipment submittals and shop drawings for compliance with design intent, owner requirements, and functional testing requirements.
• Perform pre-functional inspections and field observations of equipment and systems, and assist in resolving problems that could delay equipment startup.
• Write pre-functional and functional test procedures based on industry standards.
• Perform functional testing of building MEP systems, with or without installing contractors, to determine whether equipment functions in accordance with design documents.
• Help the team diagnose and resolve equipment or system problems and coordinate retesting until problems are resolved.
• Attend regional industry conferences and keep up with emerging systems technology.
• Participate in training owners’ operations and maintenance staff, including reviewing operating modes, sequences of operation, and equipment operation and maintenance specifics.
• Assist in developing and ultimately leading a team of commissioning experts.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4% of eligible pay and 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 the option to buy additional voluntary coverage.
• Flexible non-accrual vacation.
• Company holidays per policy.
• Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility; bonus eligibility and payout are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed