Commissioning Director

System One; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Commissioning Director in Salt Lake City, onsite. You will lead and mentor commissioning teams to ensure building systems are designed, installed, and operated per owner requirements and design intent.

You will collaborate with owners, engineers, architects, and contractors, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement across multiple projects while traveling 25%–40% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of commissioning or related building construction experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, controls).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Certification in commissioning (e.g., NEBB, ACG, BCxA, ASHRAE).
• Proficiency with cloud-based commissioning software platforms.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support teams ensuring building systems meet project requirements.
• Mentor and develop commissioning professionals and establish performance standards.
• Collaborate with clients and partners to define and communicate project requirements.
• Oversee project information flow and support accurate execution by commissioning teams.
• Implement tracking and reporting processes for stakeholders.
• Ensure proper documentation of communications with clients and contractors.
• Develop and negotiate fee proposals and labor-hour estimates.
• Monitor KPIs and project health for continuous improvement.
• Provide input on standards and best practices to leadership.
• Support business development activities and client interviews.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Client coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Commissioning software

Job description

Job Title: Commissioning Director

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $135,000.00 - $200,000.00

Work Model: Onsite

Overview

The Director of Commissioning leads and supports teams responsible for ensuring that building systems are designed, installed, and operated in alignment with the Owner’s operational requirements and the Engineer’s design intent. This role regularly engages with owners, their representatives, contractors, engineers, and architects to carry out essential responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support teams responsible for ensuring building systems are designed, installed, and operated per project requirements.
• Mentor and develop commissioning professionals, establishing performance standards and conducting evaluations.
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and external partners to define, document, and communicate project requirements.
• Manage incoming project information and support accurate execution by commissioning agents and technicians.
• Implement and maintain processes for status tracking and reporting to clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure all communications to clients, contractors, and consultants are documented and properly executed.
• Identify scope or performance gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and negotiate fee proposals, including labor-hour estimates.
• Oversee KPIs and project performance metrics to ensure project health and continuous improvement.
• Provide input on commissioning standards, processes, and best practices to leadership.
• Support business development activities, including client interviews and opportunity pursuit.
• Lead and participate in the commissioning process across all projects.
• Participate in owner training activities as needed.
• Manage project commissioning budgets and ensure efficient project delivery.
• Assess project feasibility and profitability prior to approval.
• Cultivate a collaborative and accountable team culture aligned with organizational core values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of commissioning or related building construction experience, including mechanical, plumbing, automatic temperature control systems, and testing/adjusting/balancing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, controls, and building enclosure.
• Deep understanding of the commercial construction process.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on employee development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Industry knowledge of competitors and market trends.
• Certification in commissioning (e.g., NEBB, ACG, BCxA, ASHRAE, etc.).
• Proficiency with cloud-based commissioning software platforms.
• Ability to interact professionally with owners, representatives, contractors, engineers, and architects.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and build collaborative relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Engineering Intern (EI) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.

Travel Requirements

• 25%-40% of time spent traveling to project sites or office locations.

Physical Activities

• Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles.
• Moving self and objects up to 50 pounds.
• Repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Environments include outdoor elements, noisy, and quiet settings.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.