Commissioning Engineer / Project Manager

MOHR Talent; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 4%

PTO and sick pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development support

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking a Commissioning Engineer / Project Manager in San Francisco, CA. The role blends hands-on field work with project leadership, coordinating BAS/controls and delivering comprehensive commissioning from design through post-occupancy.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commissioning/MEP, strong client-facing skills, and a BS in engineering. Hybrid schedule with 2-3 days onsite, salary $140k-$160k+ depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commissioning, MEP consulting, design engineering, controls, or MEP/Cx project management experience.
• Strong experience with full-cycle commissioning.
• BAS / building automation experience is very important.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning projects from design review through testing, closeout, and post-occupancy support.
• Manage multiple active projects, typically around 5-6 projects at a time.
• Review and test building systems including HVAC, plumbing, lighting, controls, metering, renewable energy, and other energy-related equipment.
• Work directly with clients, contractors, engineers, controls vendors, and internal design teams.
• Write commissioning plans, test scripts, reports, issue logs, and project documentation.
• Perform site observations and functional performance testing on active construction sites.
• Support projects tied to Title 24, California Energy Code, ASHRAE, LEED, and energy performance standards

Skills

5+ years experience

Full-cycle commissioning

BAS / building automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Facility Grid

Job description

Commissioning Engineer / Project Manager

San Francisco, CA | $140,000-$160,000 salary or more depending on experience

Schedule: Hybrid | 2-3 days onsite

Role Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We’re partnering with a small, family-oriented engineering and design firm that is looking for a strong Commissioning Engineer / Project Manager to support high-performance building projects across education, healthcare, lab, housing, office, and research environments.

This is a great fit for someone who has handled commissioning work from start to finish and enjoys a mix of hands-on field work, project leadership, BAS/controls coordination, client interaction, and technical documentation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead commissioning projects from design review through testing, closeout, and post-occupancy support.
• Manage multiple active projects, typically around 5-6 projects at a time.
• Review and test building systems including HVAC, plumbing, lighting, controls, metering, renewable energy, and other energy-related equipment.
• Work directly with clients, contractors, engineers, controls vendors, and internal design teams.
• Write commissioning plans, test scripts, reports, issue logs, and project documentation.
• Perform site observations and functional performance testing on active construction sites.
• Support projects tied to Title 24, California Energy Code, ASHRAE, LEED, and energy performance standards.

What They’re Looking For

• 5+ years of commissioning, MEP consulting, design engineering, controls, or MEP/Cx project management experience.
• Strong experience with full-cycle commissioning.
• BAS / building automation experience is very important.
• Knowledge of HVAC, controls, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and energy-related systems.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Facility Grid preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred, but strong hands‑on experience may be considered.
• Commissioning certification is a plus, but they are open to someone willing to pursue it after starting.
• Strong communication, planning, client‑facing, and documentation skills.
• Comfortable working on active construction sites.

Why You’ll Want This Role

• Small‑company environment where your work is noticed
• Diverse project work across healthcare, education, labs, housing, and commercial buildings
• Strong internal support from the design side of the business
• Opportunity to lead projects, stay hands‑on, and continue growing in commissioning and sustainability
• Family‑oriented culture with direct access to leadership
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer contribution toward family coverage
• Long‑term disability
• 401(k) match up to 4%
• PTO, personal day, and sick pay
• Professional development and certification support

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer contribution toward family coverage
• Long-term disability
• Cafeteria plan
• Commuter benefits
• 401(k) match up to 4%
• PTO, personal day, and sick pay
• Professional development and certification support

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