Commissioning Agent - Henderson Building Solutions

Colonial Group; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Building Solutions in Washington, DC seeks a Commissioning Agent to lead building systems commissioning projects from planning to closeout, coordinating with clients, contractors, and vendors.

The role requires knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems, energy codes, and strong communication. Travel expectations and independence are emphasized for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering field.
• High school diploma required.
• Commissioning certification(s) required (NEBB, BCxA, AABC, ASHRAE).
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develops client relationships and proposals.
• Manages project setup, scheduling, and staffing.
• Coordinates site visits with contractors and clients.
• Reviews drawings and basis of design documents.
• Creates and executes commissioning tests and scripts.
• Leads commissioning meetings and site observations.
• Manages project budgets and billing.
• Reports and presents final commissioning results.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Independence

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

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