Commissioning Agent

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Commissioning Agent to lead building systems commissioning, retro-commissioning, and ongoing commissioning projects in the United States. You will plan, budget, manage, and execute across phases, coordinating with clients, project teams, contractors, and vendors to meet owner expectations.

You will review drawings, develop test scripts, conduct site visits, generate reports, and ensure compliance with energy codes and standards while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction or engineering preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Commissioning certifications (NEBB, BCxA, AABC, ASHRAE) required.
• Professional Engineering License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, budget, manage, and execute building systems commissioning projects.
• Develop and review owner project requirements, basis of design, drawings and specs.
• Create custom functional performance test scripts for equipment and coordinate testing.
• Lead commissioning meetings and site visits with contractors and clients.
• Generate final reports and ensure client satisfaction for repeat business.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering

High School Diploma

Professional Engineering License

OSHA training

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

• The Commissioning Agent plays a key role in delivering successful commissioning projects by planning, budgeting, managing, and executing building systems commissioning, retro-commissioning, and ongoing commissioning services.
• Working closely with clients, project teams, contractors, and equipment vendors, this role ensures building systems are commissioned in accordance with project requirements and owner expectations.
• The Commissioning Agent manages projects from planning through closeout, serves as a technical resource for commissioning and design-related matters, supports the development of team members, and assists with project scheduling and staffing to ensure successful project delivery.
• Develops and maintains client relationships.
• Creates proposals for work based on RFPs or owner requests.
• Setups projects and folders.
• Coordinates scheduling of site visits with contractors and clients.
• Determines staffing requirements to complete projects.
• Manages project billing and budgets.
• Creates and/or reviews owner project requirements and basis of design documents, construction plans and specifications.
• Reviews drawings and maintains a record of comments.
• Generates checklists and tests for equipment.
• Leads and attends commissioning meetings.
• Makes site visits to complete pre-functional test checklists.
• Interacts with appropriate subcontractors.
• Generates site observation and issues reports.
• Reviews equipment submittals and maintains a record of comments.
• Creates custom functional performance test scripts for each piece of equipment to be commissioned using the approved submittal and design documents as a guide.
• Coordinates the review of these documents with the construction team prior to acceptance testing.
• Makes site visits to complete functional performance tests.
• Generates final reports.
• Makes presentations as needed.
• Identifies, secures, and/or manages relationships with outside organizations, potential clients and owners.
• Maintain high level of client satisfaction through project execution in order to gain repeat business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of construction or engineering preferred. Common examples include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Engineering or Construction Management
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Commissioning certification(s) required (NEBB, BCxA, AABC, ASHRAE)
• Professional Engineering License preferred
• OHSA training preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out the functions of this job
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work with a high degree of independence without the need for oversight or mentoring
• Ability to multi-task and think critically
• Time management skills
• Ability to understand drawings and specifications and how they translate into a building
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems for commercial, institutional and light industrial facilities as they relate to commissioning
• Advanced knowledge of Automation and controls systems, HVAC systems, plumbing, fire alarm/life safety systems, lighting and lighting controls, and test and balance
• Have an understanding of building energy codes, ASHRAE, ACG and LEED commissioning requirements
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in building systems commissioning, including mechanical and electrical systems, while effectively managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships. Proficient in creating and reviewing project documentation and ensuring compliance with industry standards and codes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Commissioning Certification
• Mechanical Engineering Knowledge
• Project Management Skills
• Advanced Knowledge of HVAC Systems
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Building Systems Commissioning
• Understanding of Drawings and Specifications
• Knowledge of Automation and Controls Systems
• Test and Balance Proficiency
• Understanding of Building Energy Codes

Soft Skills

• Time Management Skills
• Ability to Multi-task
• Critical Thinking
• High Degree of Independence
• Client Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• NEBB Certification
• BCxA Certification
• AABC Certification
• ASHRAE Certification
• Professional Engineering License

Industry Keywords

• Construction Management
• Commissioning Projects
• Retrofitting
• Functional Performance Testing
• LEED Commissioning Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD
Revit
• Bluebeam