Sr. Mechanical Commissioning Specialist

HKA Enterprises Property Management•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Mechanical Commissioning Specialist to lead commissioning efforts across complex building, infrastructure, and mission-critical projects. This role combines field and office-based responsibilities and requires extensive experience with mechanical systems, utility infrastructure, building automation systems, facility operations, and commissioning best practices. The successful candidate will lead commissioning activities from planning through execution, including startup, QA/QC inspections, functional performance testing, system verification, and project closeout. This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
Minimum 10 years of progressive commissioning experience involving: Utility infrastructure systems, Mechanical and plumbing systems, Building Automation Systems (BAS) and controls, Building/facility systems and components, Facility operations and maintenance.
Working knowledge of ASHRAE standards, NFPA codes, and TAB (Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing) processes.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to travel up to 50%, including multi-week assignments and occasional long-term project deployments.

Nice To Haves

Mission-critical or data center commissioning experience.
Industry-recognized commissioning certification (CxA, CCP, CBCP, ACG CxA, or equivalent).
Demonstrated history of long-term employment and career progression with previous employers.
Experience leading commissioning teams and complex projects.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute commissioning activities for mechanical, plumbing, utility infrastructure, and facility systems.
Direct QA/QC inspections, startup verification, and Functional Performance Testing (FPT).
Review project designs, specifications, commissioning plans, and testing procedures.
Manage commissioning processes for new construction, renovation, retro-commissioning, and asset management projects.
Coordinate with owners, contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders throughout project execution.
Identify, document, and resolve system deficiencies.
Prepare commissioning reports, test documentation, and project deliverables.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to commissioning team members.
Ensure systems meet operational, safety, performance, and maintainability requirements.
Support commercial, institutional, industrial, and mission-critical facility projects.
Travel to project sites as required.