Director of Commissioning

Position OverviewWe are seeking a Director of Commissioning to lead and scale a high-performing commissioning practice across complex commercial, institutional, and industrial building projects. The Director of Commissioning will establish program strategy, ensure quality delivery of commissioning and retro-commissioning services, and serve as the principal technical authority for HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and building automation systems. This role requires a strategic leader who combines deep technical expertise (TAB, testing and balancing, controls, BMS) with strong client, construction, and commercial acumen to deliver assured system performance, energy optimization, and code compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership and direction for the commissioning organization, including hiring, mentoring, and developing commissioning engineers, TAB specialists, and controls technicians.Define and implement commissioning standards, procedures, protocols, and quality assurance programs consistent with NEBB, BCxA, ASHRAE, and client requirements.Oversee planning and execution of commissioning, retro-commissioning, and continuous commissioning projects across mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building automation systems.Develop and manage project budgets, staffing plans, schedules, and commercial terms to ensure profitable, on-time delivery.Serve as the technical lead for complex system acceptance testing, testing and balancing (TAB), functional performance testing, controls sequence verification, and integrated systems verification.Collaborate with owners, design teams, general contractors, subcontractors, and facility operations to define project requirements, resolve technical issues, and ensure seamless turnover.Review and approve commissioning plans, test procedures, final reports, deficiency logs, and systems documentation; ensure rigorous documentation and close-out processes.Champion continuous improvement by analyzing commissioning outcomes, delivering lessons learned, and implementing process and tool enhancements to improve quality and efficiency.Represent the organization in client meetings, design reviews, value engineering sessions, and industry forums; promote commissioning benefits and best practices to stakeholders.Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, certifications, and safety requirements; lead risk management and site safety coordination related to commissioning activities.QualificationsBachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Systems Engineering or related technical discipline; Masters degree preferred.Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.Minimum 8 years of progressive commissioning, engineering, or construction experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or program management role.Demonstrated technical expertise in commissioning, HVAC, mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical systems, controls, building automation systems (BAS/BMS), and testing & balancing (TAB).Certifications and familiarity with industry standards such as BCxA, NEBB, ACG (or equivalent), ASHRAE guidelines, and commissioning certifications preferred.Proven track record of delivering complex commercial or institutional projects, including experience with energy optimization, functional performance testing, and fault detection & diagnostics.Strong commercial skills including budgeting, proposal development, contract negotiation, and client relationship management.Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advocate for commissioning value to owners and design/construction teams.Proficiency with commissioning software, sequence of operations development, controls programming review, and data analysis tools; hands-on experience with TAB procedures.Willingness to travel to project sites and ability to work in construction and occupied building environments as required.BenefitsCompetitive Base Salary: $155k - $205kLucrative BonusCar AllowanceHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffPaid Holidays