Senior Building Commissioning Director

System One; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Commissioning Director in Salt Lake City, onsite. You will lead and mentor commissioning teams to ensure building systems are designed, installed, and operated per owner requirements and design intent.

You will collaborate with owners, engineers, architects, and contractors, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement across multiple projects while traveling 25%–40% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of commissioning or related building construction experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, controls).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Certification in commissioning (e.g., NEBB, ACG, BCxA, ASHRAE).
• Proficiency with cloud-based commissioning software platforms.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support teams ensuring building systems meet project requirements.
• Mentor and develop commissioning professionals and establish performance standards.
• Collaborate with clients and partners to define and communicate project requirements.
• Oversee project information flow and support accurate execution by commissioning teams.
• Implement tracking and reporting processes for stakeholders.
• Ensure proper documentation of communications with clients and contractors.
• Develop and negotiate fee proposals and labor-hour estimates.
• Monitor KPIs and project health for continuous improvement.
• Provide input on standards and best practices to leadership.
• Support business development activities and client interviews.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Client coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Commissioning software

Job description

System One is seeking a Commissioning Director in Salt Lake City, onsite. You will lead and mentor commissioning teams to ensure building systems are designed, installed, and operated per owner requirements and design intent.

You will collaborate with owners, engineers, architects, and contractors, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement across multiple projects while traveling 25%–40% as needed.