Commissioning & Building Systems Manager

Job Description

Commissioning & Building Systems Manager

Locations: Tempe, AZ | Tucson, AZ | Denver, CO | Salt Lake City, UT (Open to Relocation)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid | 3 Days Onsite, 2 Days Remote

Travel: 30–40% Regional Travel with Occasional Out-of-Region Travel

Salary: $135,000–$180,000 annually

Additional Compensation: Discretionary Annual Bonus + Monthly Phone Allowance

Travel Expenses: Weekly Reimbursement for Airfare, Rental Cars, Lodging, and Meals

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Commissioning & Building Systems Manager to lead technical teams supporting HVAC commissioning, retro-commissioning, building automation, and energy optimization projects.

This leadership position oversees project execution, budgets, schedules, technical performance, and team development to ensure complex mechanical and building control systems operate efficiently and meet project objectives. Projects primarily support healthcare facilities, higher education campuses, and large multi-building commercial environments.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience in HVAC controls, design, commissioning, or energy management, including 2+ years of leadership experience , with a strong background in complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop a technical team of approximately 4–6 employees responsible for commissioning and building systems projects.
• Oversee new construction commissioning (Cx), retro-commissioning (RCx), and technical services for complex HVAC, mechanical, and building automation systems.
• Develop project scopes, technical approaches, staffing plans, budgets, and cost estimates.
• Establish project execution plans to meet performance objectives, schedules, and financial targets.
• Manage project budgets, monthly cost forecasts, resource allocation, and technical deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project schedules while coordinating activities with master construction schedules.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and resolve technical, scheduling, and budgetary challenges.
• Oversee building systems integration, functional performance testing, troubleshooting, and operational optimization.
• Track energy performance and collaborate with project teams to achieve and maintain energy efficiency targets.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction management, facilities teams, and energy management personnel.
• Evaluate system deficiencies, prioritize corrective actions, and communicate solutions to project stakeholders.
• Ensure commissioning activities, project requirements, and technical documentation are completed accurately.
• Provide technical guidance, training, mentorship, and performance management for assigned team members.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to optimize staffing, technical resources, and project delivery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to commissioning, building automation, and energy management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required.
• 6+ years of experience in HVAC controls, HVAC design, commissioning, energy management, or related technical disciplines.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing commissioning (Cx) and retro-commissioning (RCx) projects involving complex mechanical and MEP systems.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, building automation, controls integration, performance testing, and system optimization.
• Experience managing technical project teams, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Experience supporting large commercial facilities or portfolio-level building systems projects.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities with minimal oversight.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability and willingness to travel 30–40% , primarily within the assigned region.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering Intern (EI) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Commissioning certification through ACG, BCxA, or ASHRAE.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification.
• Building Automation Systems (BAS) design and programming experience.
• Experience managing commissioning projects within healthcare or higher education facilities.
• Experience with cloud-based commissioning software.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Studio and Bluebeam Revu.
• Experience implementing energy conservation measures and building performance improvements.

Work Arrangement & Travel

• Hybrid schedule requiring 3 onsite days and 2 remote days per week .
• Position locations include Tempe, AZ; Tucson, AZ; Denver, CO; and Salt Lake City, UT.
• Approximately 30–40% regional travel to project sites and office locations.
• Occasional out-of-region travel may be required.
• Weekly reimbursement for eligible business travel expenses, including airfare, rental cars, lodging, and meals.
• Candidates open to relocation will be considered.

Why Work With Wheeler Staffing Partners?

Wheeler Staffing Partners connects experienced engineering, construction, and technical professionals with career opportunities that align with their expertise and long-term goals. Our recruiting team provides personalized support throughout the hiring process, helping candidates pursue meaningful leadership opportunities with competitive compensation and professional growth potential.

Wheeler Staffing Partners is committed to equal employment opportunities and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.