Commissioning Specialist
Position Overview
Seeking a Commissioning Specialist with experience supporting mechanical construction projects through startup, testing, commissioning, and turnover. This individual will work closely with project teams, technicians, and clients to verify system performance, maintain project documentation, and support successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Execute commissioning activities for mechanical systems, including startup, testing, inspections, and functional performance verification.
- Complete commissioning documentation, checklists, observations, and deficiency tracking.
- Attend project meetings and communicate project status with internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate with project managers, technicians, and field teams to meet project schedules and milestones.
- Review project drawings, specifications, submittals, and commissioning plans.
- Witness equipment testing and verify systems operate according to project requirements.
- Support customer satisfaction through effective communication and issue resolution.
- Identify project constraints, risks, and corrective actions during commissioning activities.
Required Qualifications
- Experience supporting mechanical construction, commissioning, or HVAC-related projects.
- Knowledge of commissioning processes, documentation, and system turnover procedures.
- Understanding of HVAC and mechanical building systems.
- Ability to review construction drawings, specifications, and submittals.
- Familiarity with construction schedules, milestones, and project coordination.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced construction environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) or controls integration.
- Data center, mission‑critical, healthcare, industrial, or advanced manufacturing project experience.
- Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) experience.
- Ability to interpret controls diagrams and sequences of operation.
- Experience working directly with owners, facility teams, or end users.
- Knowledge of MEP coordination and commissioning best practices.
Key Skills
- Commissioning
- HVAC Systems
- Mechanical Construction
- QA/QC
- Mechanical Systems
- Construction Coordination
- Startup & Turnover
- Documentation & Reporting
- Customer Communication
- Controls/BAS (Preferred)
Job Type & Location
This is a contract‑to‑hire position based out of Dallas, TX.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $34.00 – $49.00 per hour. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent factors.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions
- Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
- Short and long‑term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off/leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave)
Workplace Type
Fully onsite position in Dallas, TX.
Application Deadline
Anticipated close date: September 23, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many Fortune 500 companies. The firm is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.