Senior Commissioning Lead - HVAC & Building Systems

Jobvite, Inc.

Bozeman (MT)

On-site

USD 84,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cushing Terrell is seeking a Commissioning Agent to lead HVAC commissioning across healthcare, commercial, retail and education projects. This full-time, on-site role is Boise-based and travels up to 50% of the time, with mentoring responsibilities as the team grows.

You will oversee design reviews, field sign-offs, and issue resolution to ensure Owner's Project Requirements are met. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of commissioning experience, CCP/CxA/BCxP credentials, and strong communication

Qualifications

7+ years of experience commissioning HVAC, refrigeration, or other electrical systems.
Strong understanding of HVAC and refrigeration system components, including RTUs, chillers, boilers, VAV systems, and controls.
Comfortable working onsite, with overnight travel up to 50% of the time (multi-day site work is common).
Ability to perform design reviews and read construction documents and specifications.
Strong technical writing and client communication skills.
Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), Commissioning Authority (CxA), or Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP) certification.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with Bluebeam or similar PDF markup tools.

Responsibilities

Lead commissioning efforts for HVAC, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems from design review through owner turnover.
Perform design reviews and review shop drawings to confirm systems meet the Owner's Project Requirements and Basis of Design.
Review commissioning documentation, functional test forms, and field reports prepared by commissioning technicians, and verify accuracy before final sign-off.
Execute and document functional performance testing on complex systems using data loggers and measurement tools to verify control sequences and performance.
Consult directly with owners, designers, and contractors to resolve open issues and confirm project requirements throughout construction.
Communicate findings and recommendations through clear, data-driven reports for technical and non-technical audiences.
Mentor commissioning technicians and contribute to team quality standards and best-practice checklists.
Deliver final commissioning reports and represent Cushing Terrell in project and strategy meetings.