Building Commissioning Engineer / Project Manager

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Orlando, FL
1 day ago

$120,000–$160,000 Per Year

Highlights

The ideal candidate has hands-on commercial building commissioning experience, strong technical knowledge of HVAC and building automation systems, and the ability to manage commissioning activities and documentation throughout the project lifecycle. This individual will evaluate building systems, perform functional testing, identify deficiencies, and coordinate with contractors, engineers, and building owners to help ensure building systems operate as intended.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Orlando, FL
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$120,000–$160,000 Per Year
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1969
Website	http://www.sterling-engineering.com

Description

Job Title: Project Manager (Building Construction)
Location: Orlando, FL
Industry: Commercial Building Commissioning / Construction Consulting
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Pay: $120,000–$160,000 annually
Travel: Regional travel to project sites

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Provider / Project Manager to support commercial building commissioning projects involving new construction and existing facilities. This individual will evaluate building systems, perform functional testing, identify deficiencies, and coordinate with contractors, engineers, and building owners to help ensure building systems operate as intended. The ideal candidate has hands-on commercial building commissioning experience, strong technical knowledge of HVAC and building automation systems, and the ability to manage commissioning activities and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Perform commissioning and existing building commissioning (Cx/EBCx) activities for commercial buildings and facilities.
Conduct field inspections, functional performance testing, and system evaluations to verify proper operation and performance.
Assess HVAC, mechanical, and building automation systems to identify operational issues and opportunities for improvement.
Troubleshoot system deficiencies, document findings, and track corrective actions through resolution.
Prepare commissioning plans, test procedures, reports, and other project documentation.
Coordinate commissioning activities with contractors, design engineers, facility teams, and building owners.
Review system performance and verify that equipment and building systems meet project requirements.
Support project coordination and communicate commissioning progress, outstanding issues, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Experience with commercial building commissioning (Cx) and/or existing building commissioning (EBCx).
Working knowledge of HVAC, mechanical systems, and building automation systems (BAS).
Experience conducting Functional Performance Testing (FPT).
Hands-on experience with field inspections, troubleshooting, and deficiency tracking.
Ability to prepare commissioning documentation, technical reports, and test results.
Strong communication and coordination skills when working with contractors, engineers, and building owners.
Willingness to travel regionally to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience conducting Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
Background in energy efficiency, building performance optimization, or system improvements.
Experience commissioning electrical systems and lighting controls.
Exposure to owner's representation, construction project management, or capital improvement projects.
Relevant commissioning certifications, such as CxA, CCP, or BCxP.

Technical Skills

Commercial Building Commissioning (Cx)
Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx)
HVAC and Mechanical Systems
Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Functional Performance Testing (FPT)
Field Inspections and System Troubleshooting
Deficiency Tracking and Resolution
Commissioning Documentation and Reporting
Facility Condition Assessments (FCA)
Energy Efficiency and Building Performance

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on commercial building commissioning professional with experience evaluating HVAC, mechanical, and building automation systems in new and existing buildings. They can independently perform functional testing, identify and resolve system deficiencies, maintain thorough documentation, and coordinate effectively with project stakeholders. Candidates with experience in facility assessments, energy efficiency, and construction project coordination are especially desirable.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About Company

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.