Commissioning Agent

Henderson Building Solutions; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Building Solutions seeks a Commissioning Agent to plan, manage, and execute building systems commissioning across multiple locations. You will work with clients, project teams, and vendors to ensure commissioning meets owner expectations.

You will lead site activities, develop proposals, coordinate testing, and manage budgets and staff while maintaining high client satisfaction and project performance. Significant travel (~50%) is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in construction/engineering fieldspreferred or equivalent.
• Commissioning certifications required/licensing considered.
• Strong communication and independent working abilities.
• Experience with drawings/specifications interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains client relationships and creates proposals.
• Sets up projects and folders; coordinates site visits with contractors and clients.
• Determines staffing requirements and manages project budgets.
• Reviews owner project requirements and basis of design documents; reviews drawings.
• Leads commissioning meetings and conducts site visits for tests.
• Creates and reviews test scripts for equipment; coordinates acceptance testing.
• Generates site observations, issues reports, and final project documentation.
• Coordinates reviews with construction team and manages subcontractors.
• Maintains high client satisfaction through effective project execution.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Critical thinking

Reading drawings & specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

GED

Commissioning certification(s) (NEBB, BCxA, AABC, ASHRAE)

Professional Engineering License preferred

OSHA training preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is an ongoing search for Commissioning Agents across multiple work locations with Henderson Building Solutions. Current opportunities may be available in Phoenix, AZ; Washington, D.C.; Las Vegas, NV; Houston, TX; and Lenexa, KS. Multiple openings; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 site observation and issues reports.
• 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
• 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.

Physical & Other Requirements:

• Significant travel required – approximately 50% of time.
• Must be flexible and able to travel with little notice.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English