Commissioning Agent - Henderson Building Solutions

Henderson Engineers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match & profit sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid professional development

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive insurance

Paid life and disability

HSA & FSA

Paid time off & sick leave

Financial wellness & coaching

Job summary

Henderson Engineers is seeking a Commissioning Agent to join our commissioning team in Washington, DC, with significant travel (≈50%). You will plan, budget, manage, and execute building systems commissioning, retro- and ongoing commissioning services for diverse facilities.

You’ll collaborate with clients, project teams, contractors, and equipment vendors, ensuring projects meet owner expectations and design intent while mentoring staff and supporting schedule and staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of construction or engineering preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Commissioning certification(s) required (NEBB, BCxA, AABC, ASHRAE).
• Professional Engineering License preferred.
• OSHA training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains client relationships.
• Creates proposals for work based on RFPs or owner requests.
• Sets up projects and folders.
• Coordinates scheduling of site visits with contractors and clients.
• Determines staffing requirements to complete projects.
• Manages project billing and budgets.
• Reviews drawings and basis of design documents, construction plans and specs.
• Leads commissioning meetings and site visits for tests and balance.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Multi-tasking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Commissioning certifications

Professional Engineer license

OSHA training

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

At Henderson, We're About More Than Just Buildings

We're about the people, experiences, and longevity of a building. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to provide come up with out-of-the-box solutions when it comes to design and construction. We love the process of bringing buildings to life – and keeping them in shape long after the doors open.

As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.

It's What We Do

We provide total building system design and construction services across multiple high-growth markets throughout the country for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, and venue.

It's How We're Different

We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee-owners who make us who we are. We’ve always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential – both as professionals and individuals. Together, we provide dream-up innovative solutions for our clients industry-wide problems, design and construct spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours.

Take a peek into what makes us different here: https://youtu.be/AIt17t_uJ-A?si=oSMy5zQeUcb_faE3

Position Summary

Henderson Building Solutions is looking for a Commissioning Agent to join their commissioning team in Washington, D.C.

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
• 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.

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

Let's Talk Perks

We take care of our people. As a Henderson employee, you'll enjoy some pretty awesome perks. Trust us, your friends will all have work envy.

Culture

• Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.)
• Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.)
• Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.)
• Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new child.)
• Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.)
• Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.)
• Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.)

Benefits

• Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.)
• Paid Training for Professional Development (We’ll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.)
• Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.)
• Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance (We’ve got you covered.)
• Paid Term Life and Disability (We’ve got your family covered, too.)
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We'll help you take advantage of tax savings.)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time off (Take a break. You deserve it!)
• Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member.)

More information can be found here - https://www.hendersonengineers.com/careers/.

Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program. Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment. All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.

To All Recruitment Agencies

Henderson does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Henderson without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Henderson. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Pay Transparency

Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated range depending on factors unrelated to the applicant’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Salary can vary from this range based on geographic cost of labor statistical differentials.

Washington, D.C. Salary Range: $88,160 - $132,240