Lead Commissioning Engineer – Building Systems

CMTA, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Senior Commissioning Specialist to lead and execute building commissioning across large regional projects, with emphasis on HVAC systems.

The role requires expertise in LEED, ASHRAE Level 1-3 Audits, and WELL, with onsite work from Arlington, Richmond, or Annapolis offices. Base salary ranges from $130,000 to $170,000 plus an annual bonus based on performance and company results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commissioning experience in Cx or HVAC controls.
• Strong facilitation, team building, and collaboration in construction environments.
• Robust project and client management experience.
• Preferred credentials: CxA/BCxA, CPMP, CCP, BSC; Degree in engineering or related field; CEM, EBCP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute commissioning services for large and complex projects across the region.
• Primarily HVAC related but will also include plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, nurse call and other systems.
• Attend meetings with design and construction team to understand project goals and schedule to ensure commission activities are completed on time and on-task with project schedule.
• Support in obtaining sustainability certifications such as B3, LEED, etc
• Support business development, developing value-added opportunities
• Review equipment submittals and shop drawings for overall compliance with the design intent, owner’s requirements, and function testing requirements
• Perform pre-functional inspections and field observations of equipment and systems; assist in resolution of problems that would inhibit timely start-up of equipment
• Write pre-functional and functional test procedures based upon industry standards
• Perform functional testing of building MEP systems with or without assistance of installing contractors to determine that the equipment is functioning in accordance with the design documents
• Help team diagnose and resolve equipment and/or system problems; Coordinate retesting of building system until problems are resolved
• Attendance and regional industry conferences, keeping up with emerging systems technology.
• Participate in owners’ operation and maintenance staff training; Review operating modes, sequences of operations and specifics of equipment, operations, and maintenance

Skills

Cx/HVAC controls

Team facilitation

Project management

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Senior Commissioning Specialist to lead and execute building commissioning across large regional projects, with emphasis on HVAC systems.

The role requires expertise in LEED, ASHRAE Level 1-3 Audits, and WELL, with onsite work from Arlington, Richmond, or Annapolis offices. Base salary ranges from $130,000 to $170,000 plus an annual bonus based on performance and company results.