Commissioning Specialist III

TAI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

Health Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

TAI is seeking a Commissioning Specialist III in Washington, D.C. This role involves overseeing commissioning activities, ensuring building systems meet specified performance requirements. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of commissioning experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Key benefits include a competitive salary of $95,000-$125,000 annually, profit sharing, PTO, health benefits, and a 401(k) match. Join a collaborative environment that values creativity and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of Commissioning experience with Total Building Commissioning.
• Experience in design, installation, programming, and testing of building systems.
• Ability to interpret codes, guidelines, and standards related to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute commissioning activities as an owner's representative.
• Interact with installing trade contractors and witness daily construction.
• Prepare commissioning plans, schedules, and documents.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Teamwork and communication

Knowledge of building systems

Technical judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CxA from ACG or BCxA from ASHRAE

Tools

Building Automation Systems

Job description

About the Role

Join TAI’s Commissioning Services team and play a hands‑on role in ensuring complex building systems perform exactly as intended—from installation through occupancy. As a Commissioning Specialist III, you’ll act as an owner’s representative in the field, leading and executing commissioning activities, validating system performance, and troubleshooting real‑world construction challenges across high‑impact facilities. This role is ideal for a seasoned commissioning professional who enjoys balancing technical depth with field presence, collaboration, and seeing projects successfully delivered from design intent to operational reality.

Here’s a Glimpse Into Your Day To Day

• Ensure all tasks related to task planning and scheduling, design and document reviews, document development, field observations/inspections, witnessing of start‑ups and contractor tests, functional performance testing, quality assurance/quality controls, training verification and documentation, final reports, warranty inspections, validation assistance, and conducting commissioning meetings are adequately executed.
• Review design documents, specifications, equipment submittals and shop drawings for functional capabilities, performance and monitoring capabilities and the ability of the systems to meet the design requirements.
• Work alone as an owner’s representative to ensure means and methods of construction meet the design intent to technical requirements.
• Interact with installing trade contractors and witness daily construction, start‑ups, contractor testing, performance testing, document/track field inspections/observations & deficiencies and related reporting.
• Prepare commissioning plans, schedules and documents. Provide experience writing equipment/system protocols, pre‑functional and functional checklists will be expected.
• Interact with installing contractors and manage/perform field execution of commissioning documents and generate field reports, punch lists, summary reports and final turnover packages; ETOPS and System Manuals.

You’ll Be a Perfect Fit If You Have

• Minimum of 7 years of Commissioning experience with Total Building Commissioning of pharmaceutical, central plants, commercial, government, mission critical, and/or industrial facilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CxA from ACG and/or BCxA from ASHRAE is required.
• Experience in design, installation, programming and testing of Building Automation Systems, Testing and Balancing, or Mechanical equipment startup technician would also be beneficial for this position.
• LEED Certification is beneficial.
• General understanding of building systems across disciplines and fundamental knowledge in at least one discipline such as HVAC, plumbing, test and balance, energy management systems, electrical, lighting, instrumentation and controls, or building envelope systems.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret codes, guidelines and standards related to commissioning, design and construction.
• Ability to combine personal judgment with a wide variety of data and information to implement commissioning criteria.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, including carrying out appropriate follow‑through with others, giving and receiving constructive feedback. Communicates well with clients, project partners and with individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to apply safety training to specific construction situations and avoid unsafe work environments.
• Ability to understand and safely use test and measurement equipment and common tools.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position as necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• The person in this position needs to frequently (at least 50% of time or more) move about client’s facilities and offices to access equipment and complete tasks. This may include climbing ladders, accessing roofs, stairs, accessing confined spaces, walking around the plant, etc. Consistently operate computers, calculator, copy machine, printer and other devices to efficiently complete tasks.
• Ability to travel to multiple client sites.

Compensation And Benefits

• Pay: $95,000‑125,000 annually (depending on experience)
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long‑term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!
• 401(k) with employer match

Other Offerings

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry‑leading projects.
• The ability to balance your work and family activities.
• Flexible work schedule
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
• Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.