Overview

This 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