Senior Commissioning Authority

About the role

The Smart Buildings Team at DLR Group is seeking a Senior Commissioning Authority to join their growing team in Minneapolis, Washington D.C., Orlando, Charlotte, Dallas, or Fort Worth. This position involves managing multiple high-profile, national and international Commissioning projects across various sectors including Workplace, Federal, Education, Hospitality, Healthcare, Justice & Civic, Mixed-Use, and more.

Responsibilities

• Manage a commissioning team and provide commissioning expertise
• Lead commissioning activities across all phases of the project with multiple trades and client management
• Review design and construction documents for compliance with Owner’s Project Requirements and Basis of Design
• Oversee the implementation of commissioning plans, specifications, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance tests
• Evaluate and test system performance
• Provide subject matter expertise regarding system performance
• Collaborate with the leadership team to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Meet with potential clients, develop relationships, and present the value of our commissioning services
• Mentor and train junior staff, helping to build a capable and cohesive commissioning team

Requirements

• +15 years of hands-on experience in commissioning building systems
• Strong knowledge of the building design and construction industry, with expertise in the commissioning process for new construction, major renovations, and existing buildings
• In-depth understanding of energy use, indoor environmental quality, operations, and maintenance in building commissioning
• Technical expertise in MEP and building automation systems, with the ability to evaluate and test system performance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong organizational and computer skills
• Commissioning certification from a recognized body (ACG, BCA, or ASHRAE)
• Possess a sense of self-direction and the ability to manage your own time and aid others to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, SkySpark as a Connected-Commissioning/Monitoring-based Commissioning tool

Benefits

Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities.

Pay

The suggested pay range for this position is: Pay Range $100,800 - $177,320 USD

Schedule

We follow a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.