Senior Commissioning Specialist

Legence; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CMTA is seeking a Senior Commissioning Specialist for onsite work primarily around Minneapolis, MN and Fargo, ND. You will lead commissioning across large projects, focusing on HVAC, with involvement in related systems and sustainability goals.

The role requires strong leadership, coordination with design teams, and the ability to drive commissioning activities to meet project schedules. A track record of client interaction and business development will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commissioning (Cx) experience.
• Strong facilitation, teamwork, and collaboration in a construction environment.
• Robust project and client management experience.
• Preferred credentials (CxA/CPMP/CCP/NEBB) or related certifications are a plus.
• Degree in engineering, environmental science, architecture, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute commissioning services for large and complex projects across the region.
• HVAC-focused, with involvement in plumbing, electrical, lighting, and life-safety systems.
• Attend meetings with design and construction teams to align goals and schedules.
• Support in obtaining sustainability certifications such as B3 and LEED.
• Support business development and develop value-added opportunities.
• Review submittals and shop drawings for design intent and testing requirements.
• Perform pre-functional inspections and field observations; resolve issues delaying startups.
• Write pre-functional and functional test procedures per industry standards.
• Perform functional testing of building MEP systems and coordinate retesting as needed.
• Assist in training operations staff and review operating modes and sequences.

Skills

Cx experience

Facilitation

Team building

Project management

Client management

Education

Engineering degree

Environmental/Architecture field

Job description

Position Overview

CMTA is hiring a Senior Commissioning Specialist who will be responsible for the execution of building commissioning processes including new, retro, recommissioning, and continuous commissioning. The ideal candidate should be familiar with the construction administration process and sustainable design documentation processes such as LEED, ASHRAE Level 1, 2, 3 Audits, WELL and B3. Certifications in measurement and verification techniques are a plus. The Senior Commissioning Specialist will assist in developing and ultimately leading a team of commissioning experts. This is an onsite position with the majority of the work being in the Minneapolis, MN and Fargo, ND areas and ideal candidate being located in Minneapolis, MN, Fargo, ND, or Duluth, MN.

Key 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

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years of Cx experience
• Strong at facilitation, team building, and collaboration in a construction environment.
• Robust project and client management experience.
• Preferred credentials but not required:
• AABC Commissioning Agent (CxA) or (BCxA), ASHRAE Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP), (CCP) or NEBB Building Systems Commissioning Certification (BSC).
• Degree in engineering, environmental science, architecture, or related field.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP)

Salary Range: $100,000 - $135,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.