Director, Commissioning

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning services across Suffolk’s Eastern Region offices.
• Establish regional commissioning practices aligned with Suffolk’s national commissioning standards.
• Build and grow a regional commissioning team, including commissioning managers and engineers.
• Refine commissioning methodologies and best practices that support complex project delivery.
• Serve as the commissioning lead for complex building projects in one of the following capacities:
• Commissioning Manager supporting Suffolk project delivery
• Third-Party Commissioning Authority (CxA)
• Conduct design reviews focused on system performance, constructability, and controls integration.
• Provide technical recommendations related to building performance and operational reliability.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with contractors, engineers, and owners.
• Conduct site visits to verify installation readiness and system performance.
• Lead or witness functional performance testing of building systems, including:
• HVAC systems
• Electrical power distribution systems
• Emergency and standby power systems
• Building automation systems
• Life safety systems
• Renewable energy systems
• Identify deficiencies and support corrective actions to achieve design performance objectives.
• Support commissioning strategies for high-performance buildings and decarbonization initiatives.
• Verify building system performance relative to energy-efficiency and operational objectives.
• Provide technical insight into building performance optimization and operational reliability.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to owners.
• Communicate commissioning strategies, findings, and recommendations to project stakeholders.
• Participate in proposal development and client pursuits for commissioning services.
• Represent Suffolk’s commissioning services in industry forums and professional organizations.
• Manage and mentor commissioning managers and engineers.
• Support the recruiting and onboarding of commissioning professionals.
• Provide technical guidance and professional development opportunities for staff.
• Promote technical excellence and collaboration across project teams.
• Implement digital commissioning workflows.
• Utilize monitoring and data acquisition tools to validate system performance.
• Support the development of data-driven commissioning processes and building performance analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of 12–15 years of experience in building systems commissioning, building engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading commissioning teams on complex projects.
• Preferred project experience includes: Laboratories and life sciences facilities, Healthcare facilities, Higher education facilities, Central utility plants and district energy systems.
• Preferred certifications: Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), Commissioning Authority (CxA), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning processes and building systems, including: Mechanical Systems, Air-handling systems, Chilled water and heating systems, Heat pump systems, Laboratory HVAC systems, Central utility plants, Electrical Systems, Power distribution systems, Emergency power and generator systems, Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, Electrical acceptance testing, Controls, Building automation systems (BAS), Sequence-of-operations verification, System integration and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with commissioning standards and industry best practices, including: ASHRAE commissioning standards, including ASHRAE Guideline 0 and ASHRAE Standard 202, Building Commissioning Association commissioning guidelines, National Electrical Testing Association electrical testing standards, National Environmental Balancing Bureau testing, adjusting, and balancing procedures.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and expertise in building systems.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced environment.