Commissioning Provider

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and EAP

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking a Commissioning Provider to manage commissioning for assigned projects, coordinating with contractors and clients to ensure performance and design compliance. You will develop plans, test scripts, and reports while leading meetings and resolving issues.

The role requires site visits, collaboration with project teams, and effective communication of scope, safety, and regulatory requirements across the built environment. Travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant commissioning, construction, or facilities experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Project Management Certification is preferred but not required
• Professional Engineering License is not required but preferred
• Certification in Building Commissioning is not required but preferred
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety is not required but preferred
• NFPE-70E is not required but preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with general contractors, sub-contractors, vendors, and the owner verbally and in writing
• Develop commissioning scope and fees for proposals
• Review and understand project plans, project scopes, specifications, contract documents, and schedules
• Collaborate with Cx Project Coordinator to create and maintain Project Plans in Vision
• Understand and communicate complete project contract scope, regulations, and safety measures to SOBe staff and other project team members
• Collaborate with SOBe Project Accountants to develop monthly invoices, accounts receivables and accounts payables
• Be the main point of contact for clients and SOBe staff on assigned projects
• Design reviews including OPR, BOD, Plans and Specification
• Facilitate OPR Workshop if required
• Review of submittals and shop drawings
• Develop Commissioning Plans
• Perform periodic Site Observation Visits during construction and preparing Site Observation Reports
• Develop project-specific test scripts including Pre-Functional Checklists (PFC), Functional Performance Tests (FPT), and Integrated Systems Tests (IST)
• Onsite execution and witnessing of tests
• Facilitate commissioning meetings, capturing and delivering meeting minutes to the project team
• Manage the resolution of Commissioning Issues
• Develop Commissioning Reports/Systems Manuals
• Perform Warranty Walk Throughs and updating Cx Reports/Systems Manuals

Skills

Project management

Client service

Team leadership

Engineering knowledge

Reading drawings

Project accounting awareness

Communication

Energy codes/LEED Cx

Field experience

Financial awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required

Project Management Certification preferred

PE license preferred

OSHA 10-hour construction safety preferred

NFPE-70E preferred

Tools

Building Automation Systems

Job description

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary

The Commissioning Provider manages the commissioning process for assigned projects, ensuring systems meet design and performance requirements. Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, developing commissioning plans and test scripts, reviewing design documents, conducting site visits, facilitating meetings, and overseeing system testing. The role also involves preparing reports, resolving issues, and supporting warranty walkthroughs while serving as the primary client contact.

General Duties

• Coordinate with general contractors, sub-contractors, vendors, and the owner verbally and in writing
• Develop commissioning scope and fees for proposals
• Review and understand project plans, project scopes, specifications, contract documents, and schedules
• Collaborate with Cx Project Coordinator to create and maintain Project Plans in Vision
• Understand and communicate complete project contract scope, regulations, and safety measures to SOBe staff and other project team members
• Collaborate with SOBe Project Accountants to develop monthly invoices, accounts receivables and accounts payables
• Be the main point of contact for clients and SOBe staff on assigned projects
• Design reviews including OPR, BOD, Plans and Specification.
• Facilitate OPR Workshop if required
• Review of submittals and shop drawings
• Develop Commissioning Plans
• Perform periodic Site Observation Visits during construction and preparing Site Observation Reports
• Develop project-specific test scripts including Pre-Functional Checklists (PFC), Functional Performance Tests (FPT), and Integrated Systems Tests (IST).
• Onsite execution and witnessing of tests
• Facilitate commissioning meetings, capturing and delivering meeting minutes to the project team.
• Manage the resolution of Commissioning Issues
• Develop Commissioning Reports/Systems Manuals
• Perform Warranty Walk Throughs and updating Cx Reports/Systems Manuals

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant commissioning, construction, or facilities experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Project Management Certification is preferred but not required
• Professional Engineering License is not required but preferred
• Certification in Building Commissioning is not required but preferred
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety is not required but preferred
• NFPE-70E is not required but preferred

Skills

• You are highly organized, have proven team leadership skills, and are able to deliver excellent service to clients
• You have a high-level understanding of engineering knowledge specifically in the built environment
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You have experience managing multiple projects from start to finish
• You can respond thoughtfully and effectively to sensitive situations
• You have analytical skills to be able to analyze relevant information and provide thoughtful solutions
• You have an understanding of local energy codes and LEED Cx requirements
• Project Management Experience
• Knowledge of Building Automation Systems is a plus
• Field experience is preferred
• Ability to read construction drawings
• Ability to read, understand and act on project financial information

Travel

Up to 75%

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $105,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

Benefits

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.