OverviewThis role serves as the Owner's MEP Commissioning Authority on new construction and retrofit projects across data centers, life sciences/pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and automotive/EV facilities. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with deep, hands-on experience commissioning mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems in mission-critical and regulated environments. Beyond project delivery, this person will help stand up the business unit—supporting sales, developing commissioning processes and documentation, building a training program, driving adoption of Facility Grid as the commissioning management platform, and helping RBT pursue the Certified Commissioning Firm (CCF) designation. This is a field-forward, hands-on commissioning role, not a witness-only or paper-only position.
Responsibilities
Commissioning Leadership & Execution
- Serve as the Owner's MEP Commissioning Authority (CxA) on large, complex new construction and retrofit projects.
- Lead and manage on-site commissioning teams across Central Utility Plants, manufacturing spaces, clean rooms (ISO 5–8), and mission-critical infrastructure.
- Lead the development and execution of commissioning processes, plans, and documentation across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems.
- Direct hands-on functional performance testing (FPT) and integrated systems testing (IST), including failure-mode and recovery scenarios.
- Perform and oversee real-time deficiency identification, triage, and closure in coordination with contractors and equipment suppliers.
- Work directly with Owners, General Contractors, Trade Partners, and equipment suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
Documentation & Deliverables
- Review Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design (BoD), design documents, and submittals.
- Prepare Commissioning Plans, Functional Performance Test documents, Construction/Installation Checklists, and Equipment Matrices.
- Review BAS Sequences of Operations, points lists, and graphics packages.
- Review Test and Balance (TAB) plans and final TAB reports.
- Develop Final Commissioning Reports, Systems Manuals, and Ongoing Commissioning Plans.
- Conduct site visits and lead Commissioning Meetings; align commissioning activities with project schedule and turnover milestones.
Business Unit Development
- Support sales and business development, including proposal input, scoping, and client engagement.
- Develop and standardize commissioning processes, templates, and test libraries for repeatable delivery.
- Drive the adoption and rollout of Facility Grid as the primary commissioning management platform.
- Help RBT pursue and maintain the Certified Commissioning Firm (CCF) designation, including establishing the required project track record and quality practices.
- Contribute to the business unit's operating model, tools, and quality management system (QMS).
Team Development & Mentorship
- Provide mentorship and training for project and field engineers, including new graduates entering the commissioning profession.
- Develop and deliver commissioning training curriculum to support certification pathways (e.g., ACP, CCP) and professional growth.
- Create career development plans, conduct goal reviews, and support performance appraisals.
- Promote a culture of excellence, safety, and integrity across the team.
Safety & Quality
- Champion a top-down safety culture, including energized systems testing, LOTO, and arc-flash awareness.
- Enforce commissioning quality standards and adherence to industry guidelines throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in building commissioning, mechanical/plumbing, or industrial construction, with progressive leadership responsibility.
- Proven experience serving as a Commissioning Authority or Commissioning Manager on large capital projects (data centers, life sciences, semiconductor, healthcare, or comparable mission-critical facilities).
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, central plants, sequences of operations, P&IDs, instrumentation, and control valves.
- Experience with the full commissioning process and deliverables (OPR/BoD review, commissioning plans, FPT, IST, TAB review, final reports, systems manuals).
- Familiarity with commissioning and quality management software platforms (Facility Grid preferred; CxAlloy, BlueRithm, or similar acceptable).
- Building automation and/or industrial controls experience (Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, AVEVA, Tridium, Inductive Automation) is a strong plus.
- Experience developing and delivering training programs and mentoring engineers.
- Excellent communication, planning, organization, leadership, and motivation skills.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling tools.
- Willingness to travel and support field assignments.
Preferred Certifications
- Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) – Building Commissioning Certification Board (BCCB) – strongly preferred.
- Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) – ACG (AABC Commissioning Group).
- Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP) – ASHRAE.
- Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (BECxP) / Commissioning Authority + Building Enclosure (CxA+BE).
- OSHA-30 and First Aid / CPR.
- Active membership in ASHRAE, BCxA, and/or USGBC is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Competitive Base Salary: $140,000–$185,000, depending on experience and certifications
- Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results and business unit growth
- Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
- Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
- Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time
- Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications (CCP/CxA/BCxP), and professional development support
