Senior Commissioning Specialist

CMTA • Annapolis, MD

6d • $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, retro-commissioning, 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 building systems. The specialist will work with design and construction teams, support sustainability certifications, and help develop and ultimately lead a team of commissioning experts. This is an onsite position based in the Arlington, Richmond, or Annapolis office.

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.
• Degree in engineering, environmental science, architecture, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• AABC Commissioning Agent (CxA or BCxA) credential.
• ASHRAE Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP) or CCP credential.
• NEBB Building Systems Commissioning Certification (BSC).
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) credential.
• Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP) credential.
• Certifications in measurement and verification techniques are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute commissioning services for large and complex projects across the region.
• 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 the achievement of sustainability certifications such as B3 and LEED.
• Support business development and develop 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 with resolving issues that could inhibit timely equipment start-up.
• Write pre-functional and functional test procedures based on industry standards.
• Perform functional testing of building MEP systems, with or without assistance from installing contractors, to determine whether equipment functions in accordance with design documents.
• Help 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 lead a team of commissioning experts.

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility; bonus eligibility and payout depend on role, individual performance, and company performance and are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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