Associate Director Commissioning

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 109,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vacation leave

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University–New Brunswick seeks an Associate Director for Commissioning. The role leads commissioning for new buildings, major renovations, and equipment installs, and oversees metering and energy monitoring systems to drive efficiency across campus.

Responsibilities include policy development, staff supervision, coordinating with third-party vendors, and ensuring comprehensive documentation from commissioning reports to asset tagging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field with CAD experience and construction knowledge.
• Minimum five years in construction supervision and commissioning.
• Familiar with building management systems and MEP systems; able to review drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning of new construction, major renovations, and equipment installation; document reports and manage third parties.
• Manage metering and energy data collection; work with third parties to establish front end and software for collection and alarms.
• Measure and verify energy systems before and after construction to ensure they operate as designed and reduce energy use.
• Develop commissioning and retro-commissioning policies and train team members.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Building operations

Review drawings

MEP systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Construction Technology

CAD

Tools

BIM 360 Docs

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Associate Director Commissioning

Job Category: Staff & Executive - Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance

Department: Facilities Utilities UW

Overview: The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Associate Director for Commissioning. The position is responsible for conducting commissioning activities including but not limited to new construction, major renovations, minor renovations, and equipment installation as directed. The position will be responsible for all metering, coordination with energy monitoring systems, and energy management front-end systems. The Associate Director of Commissioning will be in charge of measurement and verification of energy eciency projects.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Overseeing commissioning of new construction, major renovations, minor renovations, and equipment installation. This includes retro-commissioning existing buildings. Documenting the process and all commissioning reports. Ensure that all equipment commissioned is documented to the asset. Manage third parties and vendors.
• The position will be responsible for metering, both physical meter and automated collection of metering data. Work with third party to establish front end and software for collection and alarms. Build and maintain infrastructure for metering of all buildings.
• Measurement and verication of various energy systems before and after construction to ensure they are operating as designed to reduce energy.
• Develop commissioning and retro-commissioning policies, procedures, and processes, as well as train and manage other team members and direct reports.

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 08

Minimum Salary: 108670.000

Mid Range Salary: 137547.000

Maximum Salary: 166424.000

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits: Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Full Time

Standard Hours: 37.50

Union Description: Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field, Construction Technology, and CAD.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the construction industry in a supervisory role and in a commissioning role.

Certifications/Licenses

• A driver's license is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with codes, construction sequencing, and OSHA. Familiar with building management systems and MEP systems. Must be able to review drawings.
• The candidate must be very familiar with all aspects of the design process, be able to direct the work of other team members, evaluate options, and make sound decisions.
• Familiar with BIM360 docs and the project management suite.
• Must have a good understanding of the construction management of small to medium-sized construction projects and have managed projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commissioning (Cx) Certification
• Professional Engineering License

Equipment Utilized

• Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, BIM 360 docs

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Extensive walking on construction sites to complete inspections. Lifting and walking up ladders may be required.
• Activities related to working on a construction site.

Special Conditions

• Safe Driving Record

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST1875

Posting Open Date: 10/01/2026

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Off Campus

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Location Details: 33 Knightsbridge Rd.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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