Commissioning Agent - Henderson Building Solutions

Hall Booth Smith, P.C; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Building Solutions seeks a Commissioning Agent to join our Houston team. You will plan, manage, and execute building systems commissioning, retro-commissioning, and ongoing commissioning services, coordinating with clients, project teams, and vendors to meet owner expectations.

The role oversees projects from planning through closeout, serves as a technical resource, supports staff development, and assists with scheduling to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction or engineering field.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Commissioning certifications such as NEBB/BCxA/AABC/ASHRAE.
• PE license preferred.
• OHSA training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications and translate to building systems.
• 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 creates checklists for testing.
• Leads commissioning meetings and site visits.
• Generates final reports and owner project requirements.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Time management

Reading drawings and specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Commissioning certification (NEBB/BCxA/AABC/ASHRAE)

Professional Engineering License preferred

OHSA training preferred

Valid driver's license

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 Houston.

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