Senior Commissioning Agent - NY

Sustainable Comfort, Inc. (SCI) works with developers, architects, and contractors to improve the performance of multifamily buildings across the Northeast, with a focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and high-quality construction outcomes. We are seeking a Senior Commissioning Agent to support a growing portfolio of existing building and new construction projects.

This role will lead and support commissioning efforts focused on multifamily housing. You will work closely with internal teams, contractors, and clients to ensure building systems are installed, tested, and operating as intended. In addition to commissioning work, this role will contribute to measurement and verification (M&V) efforts, including data collection, system analysis, and performance evaluation. This is an opportunity to be involved in projects that support building performance, electrification, and decarbonization goals.

Key Tasks:

• Lead commissioning activities across multiple projects, primarily in multifamily and institutional buildings

• Stay current with evolving technologies, codes, and industry best practices

• Review technical work and documentation for quality and accuracy

• Support system testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during construction and post-installation phases

• Develop commissioning plans, reports, and project documentation

• Coordinate with project teams including engineers, contractors, and owners

• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget

• Support business development efforts, including proposal development and RFP responses

• Participate in measurement and verification (M&V) projects, including data collection planning, equipment coordination, analysis, and reporting

• Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and project stakeholders

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in commissioning building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls

• Experience working on projects in New York State across a variety of program types (e.g., energy codes, LEED, NYSERDA programs, existing building commissioning, or similar)

• Strong understanding of building systems, construction processes, and energy performance

• Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, and priorities effectively

• Experience reviewing technical documentation and providing clear, actionable feedback

• Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP), Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), or Professional Engineer (PE)

• Experience with measurement and verification (M&V) planning, data collection, and analysis

• Familiarity with BAS systems, diagnostic tools, and building performance software

• Experience working with multifamily buildings or existing building retrofit projects

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions

• Experience managing project budgets, timelines, and deliverables

• Comfortable working with data and translating findings into clear insights

• Interest in mentoring or supporting junior staff

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Additional Requirements:

• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Authorization to work in the United States.

• Willingness to travel to job sites, some overnight travel required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range: $73,000–$110,000

• 401(k) with 6% company match

• Health insurance reimbursement

• Unlimited paid time off

• Professional development and training opportunities

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·  Language Skills: Read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents; and respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

·  Computer Skills: Exhibit proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Office Products, some Adobe Products, and cloud-based file management.

·  Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary at a desk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb ladders or stairs, move 40lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sustainable Comfort, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.