Commissioning and Turnover Specialist

About the role

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Parsons is seeking a Commissioning and Turnover Specialist to join our Owner’s Advisor team supporting the Medical Enlisted Training Campus (METC) Recapitalization Program at Joint Base San Antonio–Fort Sam Houston. This mission-critical initiative will deliver five modern dormitory facilities for up to 6,000 joint-service medical students and the associated infrastructure. Working alongside government leaders, military stakeholders, designers, and contractors, you will help manage risk, protect the government’s interests, and support the successful delivery of a high-profile Progressive Design-Build program. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a landmark campus, advance innovative delivery methods, and help shape the future of large-scale Air Force infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate owner-side commissioning and facility turnover assurance.
• Develop the owner’s commissioning oversight and turnover matrix from the OPR and agreed system boundaries.
• Review commissioning plans, test procedures, prerequisites, responsibilities, and integrated testing schedules.
• Witness selected functional and integrated tests within qualifications and track deficiencies through verified closure.
• Coordinate utility, life-safety, mechanical/electrical, and FRCS acceptance evidence with responsible specialists.
• Review O&M manuals, training records, asset data, warranties, seasonal test plans, and remaining punch items.
• Prepare building readiness recommendations and identify workload peaks that require additional qualified coverage.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/construction-related discipline and 7+ years of relevant experience, or an associate’s degree/technical qualification and 10+ years of directly relevant experience.
• Experience commissioning building MEP systems and managing functional testing, deficiency logs, and turnover records.
• Ability to coordinate multiple testing parties, interpret sequences of operation, and communicate unresolved acceptance risks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to JBSA Fort Sam Houston.
• Ability to communicate effectively, maintain accurate records, collaborate across disciplines, and handle project information in approved systems.
• Ability to maintain a one team mentality amongst all stakeholders.

Desired Skills

• CCP, BCxP, CxA, or equivalent relevant commissioning credential.
• DoD facilities, central utilities, integrated life-safety testing, and phased occupancy experience.
• Security Clearance Requirement: None.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays