Senior Energy & Building Commissioning Lead

Steven Winter Associates; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Steven Winter Associates is expanding its commissioning and energy services in Massachusetts. The senior technical leader will independently represent SWA with clients, lead commissioning and decarbonization projects, and help shape and grow the Boston area practice.

This is not solely a project management role; it requires deep building systems expertise, clear communication, sound judgment, and initiative to turn opportunities into well-defined, delivered projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience with HVAC systems in large multi-family and/or commercial buildings.
• Experience with new construction commissioning through design and construction.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, control diagrams and trend data.
• Experience developing scopes, budgets, staffing plans and proposals for consulting projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Mentorship and ability to develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical and client facing lead for commissioning and decarbonization projects in Massachusetts.
• Lead project scoping, fee development, proposal writing, staffing plans and go/no-go recommendations for commissioning and energy opportunities.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, deliverables and client expectations across multiple concurrent projects while maintaining technical quality and financial performance.
• Lead new construction and existing building commissioning projects from design through occupancy and warranty including review of the Owners Project Requirements and Basis of Design; design and submittal reviews; commissioning plans and specifications; construction observations; functional performance testing; issue resolution; and final reporting.
• Lead building and portfolio level existing building evaluations to provide recommendations that reduce operational carbon and improve indoor air quality maintainability and operational effectiveness.
• Translate complex technical findings into concise useful recommendations for both technical and non technical audiences.
• Support the growth and technical development of junior staff through mentorship training and collaborative project work.
• Represent SWA through participation in industry groups technical committees professional associations and external training or educational initiatives.

Skills

HVAC systems

Communication

Project management

Client facing

Field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Steven Winter Associates is expanding its commissioning and energy services in Massachusetts. The senior technical leader will independently represent SWA with clients, lead commissioning and decarbonization projects, and help shape and grow the Boston area practice.

This is not solely a project management role; it requires deep building systems expertise, clear communication, sound judgment, and initiative to turn opportunities into well-defined, delivered projects.