Director, Commissioning & High-Performance Buildings

Suffolk Construction; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Construction is seeking a Director of Commissioning to lead the expansion of commissioning services across the Southeast United States from its Miami, FL operations. This role integrates commissioning leadership into construction delivery and high-performance building implementation, influencing design, construction and operations.

The ideal candidate will lead a regional practice, manage commissioning teams, and engage owners on complex projects including life sciences, healthcare,

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Minimum 12–15 years in building systems commissioning or related field.
• Certifications: CCP, CxA, CEM, PE preferred.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning processes and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional commissioning practice across Suffolk's Eastern Region offices.
• Build and grow a regional commissioning team of managers and engineers.
• Refine commissioning methodologies to support complex project delivery.
• Review OPR/BOD and perform design reviews for performance and constructability.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with contractors, engineers and owners.
• Lead or witness functional testing of HVAC, electrical, BAS, life safety and renewables.
• Support high-performance building delivery and decarbonization initiatives.
• Engage clients and represent Suffolk in industry forums and pursuits.
• Mentor staff and support recruitment and professional development.
• Implement digital commissioning workflows and data-driven verification.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program (Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural or related)

Job description

Suffolk Construction is seeking a Director of Commissioning to lead the expansion of commissioning services across the Southeast United States from its Miami, FL operations. This role integrates commissioning leadership into construction delivery and high-performance building implementation, influencing design, construction and operations.

The ideal candidate will lead a regional practice, manage commissioning teams, and engage owners on complex projects including life sciences, healthcare,