Commissioning Specialist

About the role

Hanson values integrity, commitment, quality, relationships, and innovation. The company encourages innovative thinking, offers opportunities to learn and advance, and focuses on sustainability, client success, and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Support new and existing building commissioning and retro‑commissioning projects for a variety of facility types.
• Conduct building systems assessments and assist with control system evaluations.
• Review design documents, specifications, and contractor submittals for compliance with project requirements and commissioning objectives.
• Develop and execute functional performance test procedures for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems.
• Participate in commissioning meetings and coordinate activities with project stakeholders, contractors, and design teams.
• Monitor construction progress and observe system installations to verify adherence to design intent and project specifications.
• Lead or assist with functional testing activities and ensure commissioning documentation is complete and accurately maintained.
• Observe and support training sessions for operations and maintenance personnel.
• Evaluate building system performance and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Prepare commissioning reports, issues logs, and final project documentation.
• Perform post‑occupancy evaluations and warranty‑period inspections to verify system performance and occupant satisfaction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high‑quality technical work products and meet project schedules.
• Assist with proposal development, project scoping, scheduling, and client presentations as needed.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, codes, standards, and best practices related to building systems and commissioning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of building commissioning principles, processes, and industry standards.
• Experience with building automation systems (BAS), facility management systems, and HVAC controls.
• Experience performing building system assessments and identifying optimization strategies for improved energy consumption and/or indoor environmental quality.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of building codes, ASHRAE standards and guidelines, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, controls, and sustainable design principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with clients, contractors, facility personnel, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Familiarity with commissioning platforms such as CxAlloy or equivalent software.
• Familiarity with sustainable certification processes and credits.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required for specific projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in commissioning, building systems design, facility operations, construction administration, or a related field.
• Commissioning certification (ACG CxA, BCxA, CCP, ASHRAE BCxP, or similar) or ability to obtain within six months.
• Experience supporting commissioning projects through design, construction, functional performance testing, and occupancy phases.
• Experience supporting retro‑commissioning through assessment, investigation, reporting, implementation, and ongoing commissioning.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building automation, and control systems.
• Familiarity with healthcare, higher education, aviation, government, commercial, or other institutional building projects (preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within six months (a plus).

Pay

The salary range for this position is $95,000 – $115,000, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well‑being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work‑life balance programs

Culture

• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill‑building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award‑winning internship program
• Employee recognition
• Inclusive, diverse workforce