Senior Commissioning Specialist

Legence

$130K — $170K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in commissioning or HVAC controls
  • Experience in facilitating and building teams within a construction environment
  • Strong project and client management skills
  • Preferred certifications: AABC CxA, ASHRAE CPMP, CCP, NEBB BSC
  • Degree in engineering, environmental science, architecture, or related field
  • Certifications such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP) are beneficial

Responsibilities

  • Manage and execute commissioning services for large and complex regional projects
  • Focus on HVAC while also overseeing plumbing, electrical, lighting, fire alarm, security, and nurse call systems
  • Attend project meetings to align commissioning activities with goals and schedules
  • Assist in obtaining sustainability certifications like B3 and LEED
  • Develop business opportunities that add value to clients
  • Review equipment submittals and shop drawings for compliance
  • Conduct pre-functional inspections and field observations of equipment and systems
  • Draft pre-functional and functional test procedures based on industry standards
  • Perform functional testing of MEP systems to ensure compliance with design documents
  • Diagnose and resolve equipment or system issues, coordinating retesting as needed
  • Participate in owner training for operation and maintenance staff

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Basic life and disability insurance provided by employer
  • Flexible non-accrual vacation policy along with company holidays
  • Reimbursement for business travel and related expenses
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

CMTA, a Legence company, is hiring a Senior Commissioning Specialist who will be responsible for the execution of building commissioning processes including new, retro, recommissioning, and continuous commissioning. The ideal candidate should be familiar with the construction administration process and sustainable design documentation processes such as LEED, ASHRAE Level 1, 2, 3 Audits, and WELL. Certifications in measurement and verification techniques are a plus. The Senior Commissioning Specialist will assist in developing and ultimately leading a team of commissioning experts. This is an onsite position based out of either our Arlington, Richmond, or Annapolis office.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and execute commissioning services for large and complex projects across the region
  • Primarily HVAC related but will also include plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, nurse call and other systems
  • Attend meetings with design and construction team to understand project goals and schedule to ensure commission activities are completed on time and on-task with project schedule
  • Support in obtaining sustainability certifications such as B3, LEED, etc
  • Support business development, developing value-added opportunities
  • Review equipment submittals and shop drawings for overall compliance with the design intent, owner's requirements, and function testing requirements
  • Perform pre-functional inspections and field observations of equipment and systems; assist in resolution of problems that would inhibit timely start-up of equipment
  • Write pre-functional and functional test procedures based upon industry standards
  • Perform functional testing of building MEP systems with or without assistance of installing contractors to determine that the equipment is functioning in accordance with the design documents
  • Help team diagnose and resolve equipment and/or system problems; Coordinate retesting of building system until problems are resolved
  • Attendance and regional industry conferences, keeping up with emerging systems technology.
  • Participate in owners' operation and maintenance staff training; Review operating modes, sequences of operations and specifics of equipment, operations, and maintenance

Desired Experience and Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of Cx or HVAC controls experience
  • Strong at facilitation, team building, and collaboration in a construction environment.
  • Robust project and client management experience.
  • Preferred credentials but not required:
    • AABC Commissioning Agent (CxA) or (BCxA), ASHRAE Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP), (CCP) or NEBB Building Systems Commissioning Certification (BSC).
    • Degree in engineering, environmental science, architecture, or related field.
    • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP)


Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

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Benefits Overview
401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Reasonable Accommodations
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Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer
Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate's exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

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