Senior Commissioning Lead

LVI Associates; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Oakland seeks a Senior Commissioning Lead to drive complex commissioning projects, mentor teams, and strengthen client relationships. You will manage scope, schedules, and budgets while advancing business growth and energy performance initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in commissioning/MEP, a PE license, and strong leadership, communication, and proposal development skills. This role is on-site in Oakland with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field is required.
• 10+ years of experience in commissioning, MEP engineering, or building performance.
• Professional Engineer license required; related certifications preferred.
• Proven track record leading large, complex commissioning projects.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering excellent service.
• Strong project management skills with schedule and budget responsibility.
• Excellent communication and technical writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex new construction commissioning and building performance projects from planning through closeout.
• Serve as primary client contact, building strong owner/design team/contractor relationships.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and technical delivery.
• Mentor commissioning engineers and project managers.
• Oversee design reviews, submittals, planning, and functional testing.
• Use analytics and software tools to improve system performance and outcomes.
• Support building commissioning, energy audits, and energy optimization initiatives.
• Participate in industry organizations and business development activities.
• Contribute to proposals and client outreach to grow relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Client management

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license

CCP/BCxA/CBCP certification

Job description

Location: Oakland, CA
Salary: $160,000 - $180,000
Travel: Approximately 10-20%

Lead High-Impact Commissioning Projects

A rapidly growing building performance and commissioning consultancy is seeking a Senior Commissioning Lead to help drive project delivery, mentor technical teams, strengthen client relationships, and support business growth.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior commissioning professional who enjoys combining deep technical expertise with client-facing leadership, team development, and business development responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex new construction commissioning and building performance projects from planning through project closeout
• Serve as the primary client contact, building and maintaining strong relationships with owners, design teams, and contractors
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and technical delivery
• Mentor and support commissioning engineers and project managers
• Oversee design reviews, submittal reviews, commissioning planning, and functional performance testing
• Utilize building analytics and industry software tools to improve system performance and project outcomes
• Support existing building commissioning, building performance assessments, energy optimization initiatives, and energy audits
• Participate in industry organizations, networking events, and thought leadership activities
• Contribute to business development efforts through client outreach, proposals, presentations, and relationship management
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex building systems challenges

Preferred Technical Experience

• HVAC systems
• Hydronic and central plant systems
• Air-side distribution systems
• Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Controls sequences and system integration
• Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD)
• Building analytics and performance monitoring
• Energy audits and retro-commissioning
• Measurement & Verification (M&V)
• New construction commissioning and existing building commissioning

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience in commissioning, MEP engineering, building performance, energy engineering, or related fields
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• CCP, BCxA, CBCP, or similar commissioning certification preferred
• Proven experience managing large, complex commissioning projects
• Experience leading client relationships and delivering exceptional client service
• Strong project management skills, including schedule and budget responsibility
• Demonstrated success with proposal development, business development, or seller-doer responsibilities
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills

Work Authorization

• Candidates must currently reside and be authorized to work in the United States.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Applicants requiring current or future employment sponsorship, including H-1B, TN, OPT, CPT, or other employment-based sponsorship, will not be considered.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will bring a combination of:

• Strong mechanical systems and controls expertise
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Business development and client management experience
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach
• A passion for improving building performance and operational outcomes

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead high-profile commissioning and building performance projects
• Play a key role in client growth and market development
• Work with advanced analytics and building performance technologies
• Influence project outcomes from design through occupancy
• Significant opportunities for technical and leadership advancement
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement

If you're a commissioning leader looking to combine technical excellence, client engagement, business development, and team leadership, we'd love to hear from you.