Commissioning Specialist

Position Information

General Information

Position Number 009949 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title Commissioning Specialist Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per Year 12 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Hours per week 40 FLSA Status Exempt Division Business Affairs Department Facilities Management (Adm) Work Location Facilities Operations & Parking Services Salary Range $71,121 - $85,000 Primary Purpose of Department

The mission of Facilities Management is to provide a quality learning, research, and living environment for the benefit of students, faculty, staff, and the community by planning, building, operating, and maintaining the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Commissioning Specialist serves as the University's in-house commissioning representative, ensuring that new construction, renovations, and existing building systems meet institutional standards for performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and long-term maintainability. Unlike third-party commissioning consultants, this role maintains a long-term perspective on building performance, emphasizing reduced warranty risk, optimized system operations, and strong collaboration with Maintenance Operations & Engineering staff. The Specialist supports the full project lifecycle-from design review through warranty-while also contributing to retro-commissioning and campus sustainability initiatives.

This position works closely with Planning, Design & Construction, Maintenance Operations & Engineering, and external design and construction partners to ensure smooth system turnover and lasting operational success.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

• This role is responsible for ensuring building systems are designed, installed, and operated to achieve optimal performance, efficiency, and long-term reliability across the campus. The position supports projects from design through construction, turnover, and ongoing operations.
• Key responsibilities include reviewing designs for compliance with standards and energy goals, developing and executing commissioning plans, and verifying system performance through site inspections and functional testing. The role also leads efforts to ensure smooth project turnover by validating documentation, coordinating staff training, and supporting warranty activities.
• In addition, this position contributes to the continuous improvement of existing facilities through retro-commissioning, system optimization, and support of sustainability initiatives, while serving as a key liaison between project delivery teams and operations to promote consistency and long-term system performance.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Science, or a related field (Equivalent experience may be considered instead of a degree)

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in commissioning, HVAC systems, building automation/DDC controls, or facility engineering
• Experience supporting design review, construction coordination, or system testing preferred

Necessary Certifications/Licenses Preferred Certifications/Licenses

• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
• Commissioning Authority (CxA)
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or similar

Special Notes to Applicants

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Open Date 06/19/2026 Posting Close Date 07/24/2026 Open Until Filled No Proposed Hire Date 08/24/2026 If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• UNC Charlotte Website

• HERC Job Board

• Inside Higher Education

• Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)

• Another Website

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• Other

• Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Science, or a related field (Equivalent experience may be considered instead of a degree)
• Yes, at least a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Science, or a related field.
• Yes, an associate's degree and 2 years of relatable experience.
• Yes, a high school diploma/GED and 4 years of relatable experience.
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Contact Information for References
• Abridged Portfolio

Optional Documents