Director of Commissioning

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of commissioning professionals, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.
• Oversee the commissioning process for various projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and project goals.
• Manage and execute commissioning projects from initiation to completion, including budgeting, planning, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Drive profitability by effectively managing project budgets, resource utilization, and project timelines.
• Collaborate closely with clients, build strong relationships, and understand their needs to deliver exceptional service and exceed their expectations.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying opportunities, participating in proposal development, and presenting to clients.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow and expand the commissioning business, capturing new market opportunities and driving revenue growth.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations in all commissioning activities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence within the team.
• Collaborate with other internal teams and stakeholders on cross-functional projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• A recognized university technical degree or equivalent.
• Engineering Degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in commissioning, with a strong focus on project/program management and business development.
• Any combination of Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), Certified Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP), Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP), or Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) designations.
• Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring team members, providing guidance, and fostering professional growth.
• Proven track record in successful project delivery, meeting project goals, timelines, and profitability targets.
• Strong business acumen and ability to drive business development, identify opportunities, and win new projects.
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• In-depth knowledge of commissioning processes, industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Proven expertise in testing mechanical and electrical systems, building management & automation systems, plumbing equipment and systems, lighting controls systems and normal/emergency power systems.
• Expertise in the use of calibrated testing equipment used in the commissioning process, such as flow hoods, anemometers, pitot tubes, IR cameras, power quality analyzers, and various meters.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically, analyze complex problems, and provide innovative solutions.
• Proactive mindset, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing circumstances.

Desired

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset.
• LEED AP certification is preferred, demonstrating an understanding of sustainability concepts.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally when needed to support global projects.