Hybrid: Commissioning Agent

Planate Management Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan eligibility

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Planate Management Group in Seattle, WA, is looking for a highly experienced Commissioning Agent to supervise the design review, installation, testing, and validation of technology systems. This role involves working closely with design and construction teams to ensure compliance with standards and codes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of commissioning experience. Benefits include medical insurance, 401K plan eligibility, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience leading and performing commissioning tasks.
• Certified Commissioning Authority certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design reviews and system installations.
• Lead commissioning activities ensuring operational requirements.
• Prepare documentation to track commissioning activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Knowledge of codes and standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline

Job description

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Services (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking a highly experienced Commissioning Agent (CA) to oversee the design review, installation, testing, and validation of all technology systems and components. The Commissioning Agent will work closely with the design and construction teams and government stakeholders to ensure all deployed systems meet design intent, industry standards, and jurisdictional codes.

Salary: $100k - $110k/year (range varies depending on experience and qualifications).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of design reviews, system installations, inspections, and testing of technology deployments
• Verify and document that systems are planned, installed, operated, and maintained as designed
• Ensure compliance with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) codes and standards to pass inspections
• Work alongside the design and construction team under government direction to validate deployment readiness
• Lead commissioning activities, ensuring all systems meet operational, performance, and quality requirements
• Prepare documentation and reports to track commissioning activities and results.

Qualifications to be successful in the role

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable discipline
• Minimum 7 years of experience leading and performing commissioning (CXa) tasks
• Certified Commissioning Authority (CXa) certification required
• Strong knowledge of codes, standards, and best practices in system commissioning
• Proven experience coordinating across multidisciplinary teams to ensure systems meet design and operational requirements
• Ability to define project scope, develop tasks, monitor performance, and deliver results on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with contractors, engineers, and government staff
• Ability to travel to any Port of Entry within client span of control

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire
• Health and Savings Account plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License/Certification support
• Recognition and Rewards program
• Travel Insurance

We’d love for you to be a part of our global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client’s mission!