The client is seeking a Commissioning Director to lead and support teams responsible for ensuring building systems are designed, installed, and operated in alignment with the owner’s operational requirements and the engineer’s design intent. The role involves regular collaboration with owners and representatives, contractors, engineers, and architects, and includes defining, documenting, and communicating project requirements to enable accurate and efficient commissioning execution. This is a full-time onsite position in Tempe, AZ.
The Commissioning Director will lead teams to mentor and develop commissioning professionals, set performance standards, and conduct evaluations. Key responsibilities include managing and distributing incoming project information to commissioning agents and technicians, implementing structured processes for status tracking and reporting to clients and stakeholders, and ensuring team communications are fully documented. The director will identify gaps in scope or performance and drive corrective actions; develop and negotiate commissioning fee proposals with labor-hour estimates; oversee KPIs and performance metrics; manage commissioning budgets; guide teams toward effective project completion; and provide input to leadership on standards, processes, and best practices.
Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, along with 8+ years of experience in commissioning or related building construction, including exposure to mechanical, plumbing, automatic temperature control systems, and testing and balancing. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, controls, and building enclosure), a detailed understanding of the commercial construction process, strong leadership and mentoring skills, and effective verbal and written communication with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Certifications such as those related to commissioning and energy or building performance may be expected, as well as proficiency with cloud-based commissioning software; preferred qualifications include engineering licensure or intern certification and additional leadership experience, and travel of approximately 25%–40% is expected.